Industries in PEI
PEI has a diversified economy that has posted solid growth over the past decade. A solid mix of small industries in the province protects against the boom or bust cycles which may affect other manufacturing and resource-based economies.
The aerospace and defence industry in Prince Edward Island is thriving and enjoys many business advantages:
A highly skilled and loyal workforce;
Easy access to major international markets including Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, New York, and London;...
Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada. The Island has a total land area of 1.4 million acres. Farms represent about 42.5% of the total land area (594,324 acres). In July 2020, the population of PEI was 159,625. The 2016 Census of...
Prince Edward Island offers a vibrant and innovative community for research and development.
There is considerable focus and energy being directed at the PEI Bioscience sector from within industry, government and academia. Entrepreneurs from across the...
Prince Edward Island offers a vibrant and innovative community for research and development.
There is considerable focus and energy being directed to the PEI bioscience sector from within industry, government, and academia. Entrepreneurs from across the...
Prince Edward Island's Information and Communications Technology sector is consistently growing across many areas including:
health care
independent software vendors
financial services
aerospace and defence
wireless and mobile applications
gaming...
Known as the Green Province, Prince Edward Island has established itself as a North American leader in wind energy and is positioned for leadership in emerging renewable energies.
Over 30 percent of PEI's electrical needs are furnished by a...
As the lead economic development agency in Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI works with local businesses to create jobs and grow our economy.
Prince Edward Island is developing a solid reputation as the location of choice for many leading...