The province is launching two new supports to help the potato industry and the trucking sector impacted by trade restrictions placed on PEI’s agriculture industry. The Potato Financing Program will assist Island potato farmers impacted by the restrictions of both seed and fresh...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced initial supports for the Island’s tourism industry in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Initiatives include new financing options, interest relief, and additional funding for marketing. In total, up to $66...
Being in business requires adapting to market conditions, and making strategic and innovative investments. That’s why the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are supporting the PEI Bag Company with investments for innovative equipment to help increase quality, quantity...
Pre-Budget Consultations for the 2026-2027 Operating Budget Pre-budget consultations are now open; this is your opportunity to get involved. The operating budget guides how government manages resources, including people, programs, and services, to ensure communities have the supports and tools they need while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Engaging Islanders in conversations about their priorities will help shape the 2026-2027 operating budget and help move us closer to a brighter, bolder, and better future for all Islanders. PEI’s Economy Today The Island economy has proved resilient...
Delivered by The Honourable Jill Burridge Minister of Finance and Chair of Treasury Board At the First Session of the Sixty-seventh General Assembly of the Prince Edward Island Legislature May 25th, 2023 Good Afternoon. Bonjour. Kwe. Madam Speaker, Members of the Legislative...
The Climate Challenge Fund program has provided support for projects by organizations from across the province, including First Nations, businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and academic research institutions. Funded projects are working to reduce and remove...
The 2017 Budget Address presented by the Minister of Finance at the second session of the 65th General Assembly of Prince Edward Island on April 7, 2017.
PEI has recently completed a province-wide Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA).
Good Afternoon, Bonjour, Kwe. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to share the planned capital spending by the Government of Prince Edward Island for the 2023-24 budgetary year. This assembly hears about the capital budget every year. But as Minister of Finance, this is my first time...
Hon. Darlene Compton, Minister of Finance delivered the budget address to the Legislative Assembly of PEI on February 24, 2022. Good Afternoon, Bonjour, Kwe. Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly, I am pleased to present the budget and estimates for the fiscal year...