The province is launching supports to help Islanders get through the latest modified red level restricted measures related to COVID-19. The Prince Edward Island Emergency Payment for Workers is a $500 payment for workers and self-employed Islanders who have completely lost their...
Eight community organizations will receive funding support to create greater opportunities for Island women and girls. Funding through the 2021 Interministerial Women’s Secretariat Grants is for community group projects that focus on encouraging women and girls to pursue...
The provincial government will make tax changes so that Islanders and businesses can keep more money in their pockets as the province continues to recover from the effects of COVID-19. The changes are effective January 2022 and include: Increasing the basic personal income tax...
A new action plan is available to help guide the tourism industry through the 2021 tourism season. Download the 2021 PEI Tourism Action Plan “It feels great to have an action plan in place that the industry can turn to,” said David Groom, Chair of the Tourism PEI Board of...
Today, Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Darlene Compton delivered government’s 2020-21 operating budget that outlines $2.5 billion in spending for programs to assist Islanders, businesses, and industry recover from COVID-19, while optimistically turning an eye to the...
Hon. Darlene Compton, Minister of Finance delivered the budget address to the Legislative Assembly of PEI on March 12, 2021. Good Morning Mr. Speaker, Bonjour, Kwe. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise in this Assembly and present the planned spending of the government...