Exporting allows companies to diversify their risk by having revenue streams from different markets and divergent economies. Along with the increased sales potential, there are opportunities to achieve greater economies of scale and maximize productivity – and profitability...
In the event of a work stoppage affecting postal mail delivery, the government of Prince Edward Island will ensure alternative pickup and delivery methods are available for important transactions with Islanders and businesses. Government departments have identified which services...
The Triple P Positive Parenting program has been growing steadily in Prince Edward Island, since its introduction in the fall of 2015. “One of the best ways to help children is to support parents,” said Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “We are pleased...
Renewed funding for two aquaculture programs emphasizes government’s commitment to growing our Island’s primary industries, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is committed to supporting our primary food production...
The Chief Public Health Office and the Liquor Control Commission are encouraging Islanders to follow the Canadian Centre of Substance Abuse’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines. The guidelines were developed to help Canadians moderate their alcohol consumption and reduce...
Thanks to the PERCÉ program, about 30 PEI postsecondary students, mostly registered in out-of-province institutions, have returned to the Island for a summer internship in their field of study. RDÉE Prince Edward Island Inc., which is coordinating the program, is specifically...
On April 1, 2013, Prince Edward Island implemented the harmonized sales tax (HST) at a rate of 14 per cent - combining the existing five per cent federal goods and services tax (GST) with a nine per cent PEI component. This guide provides information on the streamlined ac
Effective April 1, 2013, the Province has harmonized its sales tax with the federal goods and services tax.
A point-of-sale rebate of the PEI component of the HST paid on heating oil, children’s clothing, children’s footwear and books will be provided.
This guide provides information on the point-of-sale rebate of the nine per cent PEI component of the HST.
Under the Canada-Prince Edward Island Comprehensive Integrated Tax Coordination Agreement (CITCA), PEI has agreed that, effective April 1, 2013, all PEI government departments, agencies, boards, commissions and Crown corporations will pay HST on their purchases of taxable prop