The Grow the Herd Pilot Program is designed to grow the beef cow population in the province and increase the number of beef cattle processed in PEI. The PEI livestock strategy was released in 2021 to address the decline in beef cattle numbers in the province. The strategy focuses...
The Business Development Program will support the agriculture sector by providing funding for training, business planning and implementation, organizational development, benchmarking and risk management activities. The program will facilitate the development of sound business...
A funding program is available for Island companies in the seafood and aquaculture sectors to help them bring innovative ideas to life and improve their business. The PEI Fisheries and Aquaculture Research, Innovation and Growth (RIG) Program is designed to help companies adopt...
The Prince Edward Island Film Production Fund (“Fund”) supports the development and growth of the private-sector film and television industry in Prince Edward Island. The Fund provides a financial incentive to make Prince Edward Island a competitive location for producti
Business activity in rural Prince Edward Island continues to heat up as more companies look to create value added, locally made products and bring them to market, says Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Heath MacDonald. Richards Total Pool Services located in Montague...
Telling the story of Canadian Agricultural Partnership in PEI - An organic approach to supply-chain marketing
Creating jobs for Islanders - A new agriculture policy framework will strengthen Canada’s agriculture industry and product sectors and allow them to innovate, grow, and prosper. Key elements of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year, $3 billion investment, were agreed...
Slemon Park in Western PEI is home to a growing community of innovative businesses that span from advanced manufacturing and aerospace to agriculture and food. Slemon Park Corporation, the development agency responsible for the area, continues to create new growth opportunities...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is pleased to today announce renewed funding for the Shellfish Enhancement Program, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “The provincial government is committed to supporting and growing Prince Edward Island’s shellfish...
Shoreline Design Inc. continues to produce world class artisan jewelry and gifts that are enjoyed by both visitors and Islanders alike, while successfully expanding their product line to meet increased demand, says Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Heath MacDonald....