Prince Edward Island

Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island sign a bilateral agreement on minority‑language education and second‑language instruction (Fri, 17 Oct 2025)
The Government of Canada is providing more than $16 million to Prince Edward Island to help offer French as a minority language and French as a second language education, from preschool to the post-secondary level
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New Future Farmer program aims to strengthen the next generation of Prince Edward Island producers (Wed, 15 Oct 2025)
A revamped program is now available to help new Island farmers establish or continue profitable and sustainable farm businesses on Prince Edward Island (PEI).
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Investing across Prince Edward Island to build safe and strong communities  (Fri, 29 Aug 2025)
The Government of Canada is delivering over $18.75 million to invest in priority infrastructure projects that will support stronger and more connected communities in Prince Edward Island.
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Backgrounder: Investing across Prince Edward Island to build safe and strong communities (Fri, 29 Aug 2025)
The Government of Canada is providing more than $18.75 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for 57 communities across Prince Edward Island in 2025-2026. These funds provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables local governments to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Stratford (Thu, 28 Aug 2025)
Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure across Prince Edward Island with the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Kent MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Cardigan, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and his Worship Steve Ogden, Mayor of Stratford.
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New program encourages growth for Prince Edward Island's horticulture industry (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
A new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) program is now available to Prince Edward Island horticulture producers to help diversify crops, adapt to changing climates, and increase the supply of Island food products in markets across Canada.
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Federal government invests in active transportation in Abegweit First Nation (Fri, 11 Jul 2025)
The Abegweit First Nation is building infrastructure that will support active lifestyles and eco-tourism, after an investment of more than $5.5 million from the federal government.
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New website supports Prince Edward Island producers (Wed, 25 Jun 2025)
A new website developed by the provincial Department of Agriculture is now available to help Prince Edward Island’s agriculture industry better understand and access programs available through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
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Boosting Atlantic Canada’s Bioscience Business Incubator  (Thu, 13 Mar 2025)
Boosting Atlantic Canada’s Bioscience Business Incubator: Emergence 4.0 investment will expand mentorship, commercialization, and investment support for bioscience firms across the region.
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Ensuring long-term predictable public transit funding for the Prince Edward Island capital area with over $2.8 million through the Canada Public Transit Fund (Thu, 13 Mar 2025)
By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities.
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Additional support available for Prince Edward Island agriculture industry in response to tariff threats (Tue, 11 Mar 2025)
The Government of Canada and the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Agriculture are redirecting funds into existing programs that support farmers and agri-businesses in finding new markets and foster innovation.
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Government of Canada signs pharmacare agreement with Prince Edward Island to improve universal access to free medications (Fri, 07 Mar 2025)
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health and the Honourable Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness for Prince Edward Island (PEI) announced a $40 million federal investment as part of two bilateral agreements to improve access to medications for Islanders.
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Drugs for Rare Diseases — Prince Edward Island Agreement (Fri, 07 Mar 2025)
Today, the Governments of Canada and the province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $10 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for PEI residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.
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The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island sign an agreement to address homelessness (Thu, 06 Mar 2025)
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island signed an agreement to support people living without homes, including in encampments, as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI).
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Government of Canada will make an important health care announcement in Prince Edward Island (Thu, 06 Mar 2025)
Government of Canada will make an important health care announcement in Prince Edward Island
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Minister MacAulay to announce federal support to increase dairy processing capacity on Prince Edward Island (Thu, 06 Mar 2025)
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, along with Mr. Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, will be in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, to announce federal investments to Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) in support of dairy processing.
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Media Advisory: Funding Announcement in Prince Edward Island (Wed, 05 Mar 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an announcement on the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative with Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown and the Honourable Steven Myers, Minister of Housing, Land and Communities.
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Government of Canada invests in rural public transit in Prince Edward Island’s Kings County (Wed, 05 Mar 2025)
Public transit in Eastern Prince Edward Island will be more accessible after an investment of more than $650,000 from the federal and provincial governments, the Provincial Credit Union, Transportation East Inc., and the Rotary Club of Montague and Eastern PEI.
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Fostering growth and collaboration in the tech ecosystem (Wed, 19 Feb 2025)
Government investments support IT sector and startup community in Prince Edward Island
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Canada to Make an Announcement on Clean Energy and Resources in PEI (Wed, 19 Feb 2025)
An announcement on clean energy and natural resources in Prince Edward Island
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Building more homes faster in PEI with $86.2 million for critical housing enabling infrastructure. (Tue, 11 Feb 2025)
To increase housing supply, the Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island have reached a new funding agreement, directing close to $86.2 million toward housing enabling infrastructure.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Prince Edward Island (Mon, 10 Feb 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Honourable Steven Myers, Minister of Housing, Lands and Communities.
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New oyster movement rules in Prince Edward Island to help prevent further spread of MSX (Mon, 03 Feb 2025)
On July 11, 2024, Prince Edward Island (PEI) first detected multinucleate sphere unknown (MSX) – an oyster disease caused by the Haplosporidium nelsoni parasite. Since that time, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), and the Province of PEI have increased sampling and testing of oysters in PEI.
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New suite of initiatives aimed at growing the Prince Edward Island livestock sector (Thu, 30 Jan 2025)
In collaboration with the Government of Canada, the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) is launching new funding opportunities to further support its cattle and livestock sectors.
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Government of Canada freezes toll rates for 2025 for the Confederation Bridge (Mon, 23 Dec 2024)
The Confederation Bridge is essential in supporting the economy and connectivity for the province of Prince Edward Island and the region. Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced that 2025 tolls will remain frozen for a third year at current rates, for the Confederation Bridge. The bridge operator, Strait Crossing Bridge Limited (SCBL), will receive funding from Transport Canada to prevent a toll increase.
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Expanded regulated area for box tree moth to include Prince Edward Island (Thu, 12 Dec 2024)
Preventing the spread of invasive species like box tree moth is the most effective way to protect Canada's boxwood industry.
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Supporting high-performing building codes in Prince Edward Island (Thu, 12 Dec 2024)
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson announced $2.4 million in funding through the Codes Acceleration Fund for the Government of Prince Edward Island to adopt higher performance tiers of the 2020 national model energy codes of Canada. This funding will provide building officials and building industry professionals with the tools and training required to ensure compliance with provincial building codes as the province adopts increasingly energy-efficient performance tiers.
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New funding to support agricultural workforce on Prince Edward Island (Thu, 12 Dec 2024)
A new program will help the agriculture industry on Prince Edward Island continue to build capacity and improve training for those working in it.
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Investing in Tourism and Small Business Growth in Prince Edward Island (Fri, 22 Nov 2024)
PEI businesses and organizations receive federal support for upgrades, planning, and programming
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Backgrounder: Investing in Tourism and Small Business Growth in Prince Edward Island (Fri, 22 Nov 2024)
The Government of Canada is investing over $2.4 million in 8 projects to support continued growth for PEI’s tourism industry and SMEs.
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Supporting Tourism and Business Growth in Prince Edward Island (Thu, 21 Nov 2024)
Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will join Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, to make an announcement regarding support for tourism and small business in Prince Edward Island.
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New infrastructure for P.E.I.’s commercial fisheries (Wed, 13 Nov 2024)
Government of Canada investment helps harbours safely continue commercial operations and welcome back visitors
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The Government of Canada invests over $61 million in Prince Edward Island small craft harbours (Wed, 13 Nov 2024)
Small craft harbours are the heart of many coastal communities, bringing people together in work and play, while supporting jobs in the fish and seafood industry for over 45,000 Canadians. As part of Budget 2024, $463.3 million over three years will be invested for the repair and maintenance of small craft harbours, including those damaged by Hurricane Fiona, starting in 2024-25. This is on top of the Department’s annual budget of $90 million for these harbours.
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Prince Edward Island small craft harbours, Budget 2024 (Wed, 13 Nov 2024)
A significant portion of Budget 2024 investments will be undertaken at the following harbours in Prince Edward Island that are managed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
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Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island announce funding for 39 companies to help improve quality, productivity and sustainability in the provincial fish and seafood sector (Wed, 13 Nov 2024)
With the longest coastline in the world, Canada’s coastal communities rely on the fish and seafood industry as an integral contributor to local and regional economies. This is why the Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island are supporting companies in the province, through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF).
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Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island fund projects under the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (Wed, 13 Nov 2024)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island announced $7,692,845 to support for 39 projects through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund. These projects focus on innovation and infrastructure.
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Share your thoughts – proposed National Potato Wart Response Plan (Tue, 05 Nov 2024)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a final public consultation on a proposed National Potato Wart Response Plan (Response Plan). This Response Plan includes new measures to improve the Agency's processes to help contain, control, and prevent the spread of potato wart. This will replace the current Potato Wart Domestic Long Term Management Plan.
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Backgrounder: 2024 road construction season wraps up, improving safety across PEI (Wed, 30 Oct 2024)
The federal government has invested more than $7 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund and the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support 12 roads and bridges projects across Prince Edward Island.
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2024 road construction season wraps up, improving safety across PEI (Wed, 30 Oct 2024)
Repairs and upgrades to roads and bridges in Prince Edward Island were made possible after a combined investment of over $7 million from the federal and provincial governments through the Canada Community-Building Fund and the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
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Building small business opportunity in Prince Edward Island (Fri, 25 Oct 2024)
West Prince Ventures is helping Island companies prepare for growth
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New Stratford event space to welcome visitors and residents (Fri, 18 Oct 2024)
Government support for waterfront development project opens opportunities for celebrations, promotion of culture and history
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Government of Canada to announce support for Stratford Waterfront (Thu, 17 Oct 2024)
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA.
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Federal government invests to prevent and reduce Veterans homelessness in Prince Edward Island (Fri, 11 Oct 2024)
The federal government is partnering with the John Howard Society of Prince Edward Island and investing $493,560 to support Veterans struggling with homelessness in the province.
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Media Advisory: Veteran Homelessness Program Announcement in Summerside (Thu, 10 Oct 2024)
Members of the media are invited to attend an important announcement with Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, Cory Snow, Deputy Mayor of Summerside, and Conor Mullin, President of the John Howard Society of PEI.
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Supporting clean tech innovation in First Nations communities (Thu, 03 Oct 2024)
Federal investment helps develop cleaner energy systems in Atlantic Canada
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Minister MacAulay to announce investments to improve the long-term sustainability of Eastern Canadian oilseeds industry (Thu, 03 Oct 2024)
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce investments to support the long-term security and sustainability of the Eastern Canadian oilseed industry. He will be joined by Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque.
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Investing in unforgettable experiences on Prince Edward Island (Fri, 27 Sep 2024)
Businesses and organizations receive federal support to boost tourism activities
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Backgrounder:  Investing in unforgettable experiences on Prince Edward Island (Fri, 27 Sep 2024)
Backgrounder: The Government of Canada is investing over $1.7 million in 10 projects to support continued product development in PEI’s tourism industry.
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Ministers LeBlanc and Anand announce trucking pilot to improve movement of goods (Thu, 26 Sep 2024)
Ministers LeBlanc and Anand announce trucking pilot to improve movement of goods
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Supporting Tourism in Prince Edward Island (Thu, 26 Sep 2024)
Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will join the Honourable Cory Deagle, PEI Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture to make an announcement regarding support for tourism in Prince Edward Island.
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Federal government and partners invest in Prince Edward Island’s public transportation  (Thu, 12 Sep 2024)
New and refurbished vehicles equipped with accessible features will improve operations and transportation services after a combined investment of more than $1.2 million from the federal and provincial governments along with the City of Charlottetown, the Town of Stratford, the Town of Cornwall, and Pat and the Elephant.
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Federal government transfers $9 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund to Prince Edward Island (Mon, 19 Aug 2024)
The federal government has transferred $9 million to Prince Edward Island under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities.
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The Government of Prince Edward Island and the Government of Canada Co-chair the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers’ Meetings (Wed, 14 Aug 2024)
The Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture for Prince Edward Island, the Honourable Cory Deagle, and the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, will co-chair a meeting of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM). Topics to be discussed include: the sustainable economic growth of Canada’s fish and seafood sector, climate change, aquaculture, and aquatic invasive species. A media availability with the co-chairs will conclude the CCFAM meetings.
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Minister Petitpas-Taylor to announce support for Atlantic Canadian communities to transition to a net-zero economy (Tue, 13 Aug 2024)
The Honourable Ginette Petitpas-Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement about Atlantic Canadian communities’ leadership in the transition to a net-zero economy.
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Building more homes, faster on P.E.I. (Thu, 01 Aug 2024)
Truss manufacturer responding to the region’s surging demand for housing
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Agriculture Resiliency Program (Wed, 31 Jul 2024)
Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (2023 to 2028), the Agriculture Resiliency Program will invest more than $270,000 annually for a total investment of more than $1.3 million.
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New program to assist Prince Edward Island farmers in building resiliency (Wed, 31 Jul 2024)
Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the PEI Department of Agriculture are investing more than $1.3 million in the Agriculture Resiliency Program, which will support farmers to build the strength and viability of the industry.
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Minister Hutchings to announce support for innovative housing solution (Wed, 31 Jul 2024)
The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA will make an announcement regarding innovation in the housing sector.
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Joint Statement – Additional Detections of MSX in Prince Edward Island (Wed, 24 Jul 2024)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of multinuclear sphere X (MSX) caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni in additional locations on Prince Edward Island (PEI), including areas between Lennox Island and Freeland. While MSX prevents oysters from thriving, such as decreased rates of growth and increased oyster mortality, it is important to note that this disease poses no risk to human health, nor does it pose a food safety risk.
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Government of Canada and Mi’kmaq Nation Government of Epekwitk reach agreement to establish the 48th national park in Canada (Thu, 04 Jul 2024)
Pituamkek National Park Reserve in Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) will protect the region’s important coastal dune ecosystem, an area of strong cultural and historical significance to the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq (Mi’kmaq of Prince Edward Island)
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The Government of Canada and the Mi’kmaq Epekwitnewaq Kapmntemuow (Mi’kmaq Nation Government of P.E.I) to make an announcement regarding the proposed National Park Reserve in the Pituamkek area (Hog Island and the Sandhills) (Wed, 26 Jun 2024)
The Government of Canada and the Mi’kmaq Epekwitnewaq Kapmntemuow (Mi’kmaq Nation Government of P.E.I) to make an announcement regarding the proposed National Park Reserve in the Pituamkek area (Hog Island and the Sandhills)
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Federal government announces funding to support communities in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island through the Canada Community-Building Fund (Fri, 21 Jun 2024)
The federal government has signed renewed agreements for the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) with New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. For the first phase of the 10-year deal, municipalities in the two provinces will receive more than $349.3 million over the next five years.
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New insurance program to help grow maritime beef sector (Wed, 12 Jun 2024)
Through a collaborative investment between the federal and provincial governments, a new risk management tool for beef producers will facilitate growth of the sector across the Maritime region.
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Iconic P.E.I. tourism operation opens 2024 season with new expansion (Fri, 07 Jun 2024)
Inn at Bay Fortune to elevate guest experience with Farmhouse Event Space
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A new recreation centre is coming to Abegweit First Nation (Fri, 24 May 2024)
A new recreation centre will be built in Scotchfort after a combined investment of $17 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program from the federal government and the Government of Prince Edward Island. This was announced by Minister Lawrence MacAulay, MLA Sidney MacEwen, and Chief Roderick W. Gould Jr.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Scotchfort (Thu, 23 May 2024)
Scotchfort, Prince Edward Island, May 23, 2024 — Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, Sidney MacEwen, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Morell – Donagh, and Roderick W. Gould Jr., Chief of Abegweit First Nation.
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Supporting PEI youth in business (Thu, 16 May 2024)
Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will join the Honourable Gilles Arsenault, PEI Minister for Economic Development, Innovation and Trade to make an announcement regarding support for young business leaders in Prince Edward Island.
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Building more child care spaces for families in Prince Edward Island (Wed, 15 May 2024)
Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible choices between their careers and child care fees.
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Minister Petitpas Taylor to highlight housing measures in Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation (Tue, 23 Apr 2024)
The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, alongside Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, will tour the PEI Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association.
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Minister Hutchings to announce support for affordable housing (Wed, 03 Apr 2024)
Minister Hutchings to announce support for affordable housing
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Canada signs $29 million bilateral agreement to help Islanders age with dignity (Tue, 26 Mar 2024)
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Cardigan , on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland , Minister of Health, alongside the Honourable Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness for PEI , announced a bilateral agreement to invest more than $29 million over the next five years to help people living in Prince Edward Island (PEI) age with dignity, closer to home, through improved access to home and community care and long-term care (LTC).
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Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island to make an important health care announcement (Mon, 25 Mar 2024)
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health along with the Honourable Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness for Prince Edward Island, will make an announcement to help Islanders age with dignity.
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Central P.E.I. businesses modernize, expand and improve efficiencies (Fri, 22 Mar 2024)
Government of Canada investments support clean, inclusive and long-term economic growth
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Backgrounder: Central P.E.I. businesses modernize, expand and improve efficiencies (Fri, 22 Mar 2024)
The Government of Canada is investing over $4 million in 13 projects to help modernize businesses in Central P.E.I. The Province of P.E.I. is also contributing almost $500,000 toward 3 of the 13 projects.
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Central P.E.I. receives federal and provincial investments to strengthen climate comfort centres (Thu, 21 Mar 2024)
The Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund is helping communities build resilience for future climate-related weather events
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Backgrounder: Central P.E.I. receives federal and provincial investments to strengthen climate comfort centres (Thu, 21 Mar 2024)
The Government of Canada invests over $470,000 in five projects to equip central Prince Edward Island climate comfort centres. The Government of P.E.I. is also contributing over $220,000 toward three of the five projects.
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Funding supports sustainable transformation of Confederation Centre of the Arts  (Wed, 13 Mar 2024)
Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown will be revitalized following a combined investment of more than $47 million from the federal and provincial governments.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Charlottetown (Tue, 12 Mar 2024)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure funding announcement with the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Steve Bellamy, Chief Executive Officer of Confederation Centre of the Arts.
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ACOA supports sustainable development in Eastern P.E.I. (Thu, 07 Mar 2024)
Investments will help businesses and community organizations in the green transition
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Backgrounder: ACOA supports sustainable development in Eastern P.E.I.  (Thu, 07 Mar 2024)
The Government of Canada is investing over $1.5 million in 8 projects to help innovative businesses and organizations in Eastern P.E.I. The Province of P.E.I. is also contributing over $900,000 toward five of the eight projects.
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Supporting all stages of business growth in PEI’s food industry (Fri, 01 Mar 2024)
Federal and provincial governments help companies through Food Island Partnership programming
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Federal and provincial governments invest in roads improvement in Prince Edward Island (Fri, 16 Feb 2024)
Improvements to local roads will benefit Islanders and their businesses, with work taking place thanks to the combined investment of more than $21.4 million from the federal and Prince Edward Island governments.
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Federal and provincial governments invest in roads improvement in Prince Edward Island (Fri, 16 Feb 2024)
Improvements to local roads will benefit Islanders and their businesses, with work taking place thanks to the combined investment of more than $21.4 million from the federal and Prince Edward Island governments.
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Tremploy to celebrate Grand Opening (Tue, 16 Jan 2024)
Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement regarding support for the new Tremploy Skills Development Centre in Charlottetown.
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Federal investment in safe active transportation and a transit study in the Rural Municipality of Wellington (Wed, 10 Jan 2024)
The Rural Municipality of Wellington has completed a feasibility and viability study to identify transit recommendations. The municipality will also expand the Sunset Drive sidewalk to enable safer pedestrian access to local businesses on this major road. These two projects are the result of a combined investment of $429,110 from the federal government and the Rural Municipality of Wellington.
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Government of Canada freezes toll rates for 2024 for the Confederation Bridge (Thu, 21 Dec 2023)
Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that 2024 tolls will remain frozen for a second year, at current rates, for the Confederation Bridge. The bridge operator, Strait Crossing Bridge Limited (SCBL), will receive funding from Transport Canada to avoid increases in tolls related to high inflation.
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Government of Canada investment supports growth of agri-food sector in eastern P.E.I. (Thu, 21 Dec 2023)
Innovative new equipment will help businesses operate more efficiently while meeting growing demand
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Backgrounder:  Government of Canada investment supports growth of agri-food sector in eastern P.E.I.  (Thu, 21 Dec 2023)
The Government of Canada invests close to $1 million in four projects to support the agri-food sector in eastern Prince Edward Island.
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Canada signs $94 million bilateral agreement with Prince Edward Island to improve health care over three years (Tue, 19 Dec 2023)
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Canada’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and the Honourable Mark McLane, Prince Edward Island’s (PEI) Minister of Health and Wellness, announced a bilateral agreement to invest more than $94 million over the next three years, marking a crucial step in a 10-year plan for collaboration. This new funding by the Government of Canada will help accelerate efforts in PEI to improve health care access and services.
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Prince Edward Island to achieve $10-a-day regulated child care two years ahead of national target (Fri, 15 Dec 2023)
Families across Canada know that affordable child care is not a luxury—it is a necessity. That is why the Government of Canada is working with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system that will bring fees for regulated child care across the country down to $10-a-day on average by March 2026.
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Minister Sudds to make child care announcement in Prince Edward Island (Thu, 14 Dec 2023)
Minister Sudds to make child care announcement in Prince Edward Island
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Building on the successes of PEI festivals and events (Fri, 17 Nov 2023)
Fund supports new product and diverse, sustainable growth of Island tourism industry
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Growing year-round tourism in Prince Edward Island (Thu, 16 Nov 2023)
Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, will make an announcement regarding support for Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA.
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Infrastructure Announcement in Cornwall (Wed, 15 Nov 2023)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Councillor Elaine Barnes, Chair of the utility, Town of Cornwall.
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Building resiliency in P.E.I.’s potato sector  (Wed, 01 Nov 2023)
Government of Canada invests to help the industry recover and grow
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Backgrounder: Building resiliency in P.E.I.’s potato sector (Wed, 01 Nov 2023)
The Government of Canada invests more than $12.5 million in 27 projects to support the potato sector on Prince Edward Island.
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Charlottetown Metal Products accelerating development of advanced food processing technology (Wed, 11 Oct 2023)
New Innovation Center will address key challenges in the food processing industry
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Government of Canada to announce support for food processing Innovation Center in P.E.I. (Tue, 10 Oct 2023)
Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will make an announcement regarding support for Charlottetown Metal Products.
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Government of Canada funds twenty five projects to support seniors across Prince Edward Island (Tue, 10 Oct 2023)
It is our responsibility as Canadians to make sure that the seniors who built this country can age with dignity and security. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the local organizations that support our seniors by empowering them and contributing to their health and well-being.
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Canada announces New Horizons for Seniors Program funding for projects in Prince Edward Island (Tue, 10 Oct 2023)
The New Horizons for Seniors Program is a federal grants and contributions program that funds projects that empower seniors in their communities and contributes to improving seniors’ health and well-being.
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