Many Islanders will likely be shocked to know that each person in Canada is responsible for about 85 kilograms of food waste each year, that food waste and loss is responsible for roughly eight per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change, and the amount...
Annual Report for Finance PEI, Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Community organizations can apply through the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat for funding to enhance awareness, education and action to prevent violence against women in Prince Edward Island. The annual fund of $50,000 supports projects that focus on the prevention of...
Seven Internet Service Providers (ISPs) received funding for projects that will help them to give their Island customers better, faster Internet service. The funding was provided through the Accelerated Internet Service Provider Pilot, a stream of the PEI Broadband Fund that...
Agriculture and Land Minister Bloyce Thompson issued for the following statement expressing his concern and disappointment regarding the timeline for the investigation that was referred to IRAC in August 2019: “It’s been over a year since a land transaction was referred to the...
The provincial government is increasing funding for non-government organizations that provide community-based supports and services to help Islanders. “Now more than ever, the supports that these organizations provide are critical for Islanders. We know there is an added strain...