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Islanders offer condolences to Nova Scotians
The Island Book of Condolence is now available to anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to Nova Scotians following last weekend’s tragic event. “Our hearts are heavy with sorrow as we mourn with our sister province the far-reaching impacts of this senseless act of violence. It...
Tourism Assistance Loan Program
A funding program has been developed by the Province of PEI to support the PEI Tourism Operators through a joint partnership of Finance PEI and Tourism PEI. This new program will provide funding in the form of a repayable loan to qualified applicants. Interest payments on loans approved through this program will qualify for interest relief (interest payment made behalf of the client) from Tourism PEI for a period of 18 months with Finance PEI offering principal deferrals to match the same 18 month period. The total obligation of the Government of Prince Edward Island under this Tourism...
Province provides COVID-19 economic update, confirms property tax relief
Today, Finance Minister Darlene Compton delivered the provincial economic and fiscal update and announced tax relief for Island property owners. At the end of 2019, Prince Edward Island’s economy was strong, outperforming the national average and leading the way in estimated GDP...
Province planning for easing of public health measures
Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison say a phased-in approach to easing back on public health measures in Prince Edward Island could begin as early as May 1. The approach, called “Re-opening PEI, together”, will focus on public health and...
Considerations on Implementing a Farmland Bank in Prince Edward Island
Considerations on Implementing a Farmland Bank in Prince Edward Island
Submitted to the Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy
December 19, 2019
Kevin J. Arsenault, PhD
Chief Public Health Officer asks Islanders to act responsibly this weekend
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is asking Islanders to remain diligent in their efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 this weekend. Prince Edward Island still has 22 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, and four individuals are considered recovered. All...