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Budget 2013-2014 continues plan to invest in healthcare, education and growing the Island economy
March 27, 2013

With this budget, Government continues its plan to modernize health care services, build a...

Province's plans remain consistent after Federal budget
March 21, 2013

The 2013 Federal budget will not alter the province's fiscal plans in any material way, says...

Tools to help Island businesses transition to HST accessible online
March 14, 2013

With implementation of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) just around the corner, the Province...

Environmental impact assessment statement filed for proposed wind development, public meeting date announced
February 8, 2013

The environmental impact assessment (EIA) statement for the proposed wind development in the...

Islanders should be aware of the “phasing out” of the penny
February 1, 2013

The federal government is phasing out the penny next week, and Islanders who pay cash for...

Lands Protection Act Commissioner seeking feedback from Islanders
January 25, 2013

Commissioner, Horace Carver Q.C., has been directed to inquire into and report on the adequacy...

Islanders invited to offer their ideas for Budget 2013
January 15, 2013

One year into its three-year fiscal plan, Government is moving steadily toward budget targets...

Energy Commission presents report to Government, work already underway on key recommendations
January 4, 2013

After spending fifteen months reviewing the province’s electricity supply and management systems...

Despite global challenges, the Island economy is on the right track
November 30, 2012

While we still face some challenges as a result of the global downturn, the 2012 Economic...

Fiscal Update indicates despite pressures, Province still making progress on budget targets
November 29, 2012

Despite facing some very real pressures, Government is moving steadily toward this year’s...

Capital Budget 2013-2014 to invest $83.9 million on Island infrastructure while bringing spending closer to traditional levels
November 28, 2012

The 2013-2014 Capital Budget makes important investments in Island infrastructure while bringing...

Province takes next steps towards harmonizing the Island’s sales tax
November 27, 2012

The Comprehensive Integrated Tax Coordination Agreement (CITCA) has been signed with the Government...

University of Calgary report investigates Island’s move to HST
November 15, 2012

A new report by Dr. Jack Mintz, an economist with the University of Calgary, will provide...

Province announces release of technical documents related to the implementation of HST
November 8, 2012

Rules have been developed that will allow for a smooth transition to the Harmonized Sales...

Horace Carver, Q.C. appointed Lands Protection Act Commissioner
November 8, 2012

A well-respected former provincial cabinet minister who was active in the drafting and passage...

Child and Youth Commissioner makes recommendations to government
November 8, 2012

A report by Prince Edward Island’s Child and Youth Commissioner contains a number of important...

HST public consultation information now available online
October 19, 2012

The feedback received from Islanders over the summer is being used to help guide the decisions...

Islanders encouraged to participate in upcoming municipal elections
September 17, 2012

Most municipalities across the province are gearing up for their elections in November, and...

University of Calgary report commends Island’s move to HST
September 12, 2012

The Island’s move to a harmonized sales tax system will dramatically increase the province...

Canada's energy ministers agree to collaborate on key priorities
September 11, 2012

Federal, provincial and territorial energy and mines ministers agreed this week at their annual...

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