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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...

Canada’s mines ministers agree to collaborate on key priorities
September 11, 2012

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

Atlantic Energy Gateway enhances regional cooperation towards clean energy future
September 10, 2012

The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Associate Minister of National Defence and Minister of State...

Province signs agreement with turbine supplier for Hermanville/Clearspring Wind Development
August 31, 2012

The Prince Edward Island Energy Corporation is taking a significant step toward its proposed...

Government to appoint independent commissioner to review Lands Protection Act
August 23, 2012

An independent commissioner will be appointed to make sure the Lands Protection Act meets...

Government makes major investments in volunteer firefighting
August 20, 2012

The provincial government announced investments today to support the work of volunteer firefighters...

PEI Energy Corporation receives support of clear majority of the community, will proceed with wind development in Hermanville/Clearspring area
August 13, 2012

After receiving the support of a clear majority of the community in the Hermanville/Clearspring...

Land Use Policy Task Force and Environmental Advisory Council to hold joint consultations on protecting and managing our natural resources
August 10, 2012

The Land Use Policy Task Force and the Environmental Advisory Council will work together to...

Government and unions working together to keep provincial employee pension plans sustainable and affordable
August 7, 2012

Government and labour unions are working together to come up with a “made-in-Prince Edward...

West Prince HST Information Session
August 7, 2012

Residents of West Prince are advised that the HST Information Session on Wednesday, August...

PEI Energy Corporation to hold public meeting to discuss proposed future wind farm
July 18, 2012

The Prince Edward Island Energy Corporation will hold a public meeting to discuss a proposed...

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