This Report presents information with respect to the performance of the initiatives the Department of Agriculture and Land established to address the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions on the agriculture industry, the food supply system and the provincial economy.
If you are interested in selling your existing PEI business to a newcomer through the Provincial Nominee Program, it is your responsibility to find the potential buyer for the business. We recommend you discuss this option with your accountant. Is my business eligible? For your...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Moth Lane Brewing’s first year in business brought phenomenal success that caused them to run out of beer more than once. Now new government support may help the Prince County employer grow to satisfy the thirst of its eager customers. Owner and...
Changes to regulations under the Liquor Control Act will allow alcohol delivery service to continue permanently in Prince Edward Island to help support Island businesses. Agency liquor stores, micro-breweries, wineries, distilleries, ferment-on-premise establishments, and...
Premier Wade MacLauchlan today released the following statement on the increase to minimum wage: Today, government confirmed the recommendation of the Employment Standards Board to increase minimum wage by 70 cents to $12.25 per hour on April 1, 2019. As a government we believe...
The Economic Update is an annual report that examines key performance indicators of the Island economy like exports, consumer prices, primary industries, labour force, population and construction.
With roots dating back to 1870, MacAusland’s Woolen Mills Ltd. is one of the longest-operating businesses on Prince Edward Island. Since 1932, they have been keeping people from all over Canada and the United States warm with their traditional blankets made from 100% virgin wool...
The Prince Edward Island government is forecasting a $17.9 million deficit for the 2016-17 fiscal year, an $8.3 million increase over the budgeted deficit of $9.6 million. The increase in the deficit is a result of a $30 million reduction in HST payments from the federal...
Protecting the interests of Island businesses during uncertain economic times and expanding opportunities to promote Prince Edward Island south of the border will be top of mind as Premier Wade MacLauchlan heads to the New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers...
Dream Weavers It would be hard to find a home or a cottage on Prince Edward Island that hasn’t had a MacAusland Blanket draped on a couch at some point. For more than 80 years the family owned and operated west prince business has been warming people with cozy 100% virgin wool...