Islanders will now have greater access to information on government loans thanks to a new policy being implemented immediately. Moving forward all loans approved by Finance PEI and Island Investment Development Inc. with a cumulative value over $100,000 will be disclosed publicly...
The lives and contributions of Black Islanders will be profiled across the province during Black History Month. The provincial government is pleased to provide funding to the Black Cultural Society to host panel discussions on community building, socials with music and food...
Residents and the regional economy stand to benefit after three businesses and the municipal government of Borden-Carleton were announced as grant recipients under the second round of the McCain Fund. The $2 million economic development fund was set up by McCain’s after the...
Prince Edward Island artists are invited to apply for funding during the spring 2019 round of arts grants. Applications for funding can be submitted at Arts Grants program for three types of grants: creation, dissemination, and professional development. The deadline to apply is...
A new multi unit residential loan development fund will help developers, organizations and non-profits build more housing for Islanders. Finance PEI, along with the Department of Social Development and Housing, held consultations in Prince, Queens and Kings County in October with...
More housing will be available for Islanders with 16 two-bedroom single family rental homes being developed in Slemon Park to help address its wait list. The Province has approved financing for Slemon Park Corporation to build the new homes on land that is already fully serviced...
A new office of immigration is opening in Summerside to improve access to services for newcomers and employers in the region. The office, located at 268 Water St., will open with five staff including: a bilingual employer outreach and marketing officer to market immigration and...
Together, the Province of PEI and Parks Canada are working to increase awareness of rip currents so both Islanders and visitors can have safe and enjoyable beach experiences. Last fall, a PEI Rip Current Advisory Committee was formed to improve water safety at Island beaches...
A major expansion at Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP) will result in new jobs, increases in production, research and development capabilities, and more exports. The $7.5 million project will see the construction of a 50-thousand square foot addition to CMP’s facility in Milton...
Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2019 Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island. “The Ignition Fund is an excellent option for businesses looking to turn their new and innovative ideas into reality,”...