Prince Edward Island News

The Prince Edward Island News Centre offers you quick access to the provincial news of the day.

  1. Backgrounder: Central P.E.I. will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    The Government of Canada invests $471,677 in seven community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.

  2. Central P.E.I. will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities.

  3. Government of Canada to announce support for community organizations in Central P.E.I.  

    Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, will make an announcement regarding support for seven projects in Central P.E.I.

  4. Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in road upgrades across the province

    Today, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont; the Honourable Cory Deagle, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and His Worship Rowan Caseley, Mayor of the Town of Kensington, announced $13.2 million joint funding for road upgrades across the province.

  5. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Kensington

    Members of the media are invited to attend an announcement regarding transportation infrastructure with Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont; the Honourable Cory Deagle, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and His Worship Rowan Caseley, Mayor of the Town of Kensington.

  6. Prince Edward Island will benefit from federal investments to support the 2023 Canada Winter Games

    Government of Canada creating the conditions for local economies to thrive

  7. Government of Canada announces five projects in Prince Edward Island to support seniors in their communities

    Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has helped millions of Canadians, including seniors, by providing them with COVID-19 related supports and benefits. As Canada emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government will continue to support community organizations that make a difference and create opportunities for seniors to stay active and involved in their communities.

  8. Backgrounder – Canada announces New Horizons for Seniors Program funding for projects in Prince Edward Island

    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.

  9. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Prince Edward Island 

    Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow the economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and give children in Canada the best start in life. That’s why the Government of Canada signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system.

  10. Atlantic Canada’s Premiers and Federal Ministers Renew Atlantic Growth Strategy Priorities

    Sustained economic growth in Atlantic Canada requires strong federal-provincial collaboration. Atlantic premiers and federal ministers are focused on addressing current and emerging issues to support the long-term economic growth in small and large communities across the region. .

  11. Backgrounder:  Update to the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy and renewal of the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Agreement.

    On July 25, 2022, at a meeting of the Atlantic Growth Strategy Leadership Committee in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic Canadian federal ministers and premiers unveiled the updated Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS) and agreed to renew funding to support five more years of collaborative efforts to grow international trade and promote foreign direct investment in the region.

  12. Atlantic Canada Federal Ministers and Premiers to hold media availability following Atlantic Growth Strategy Leadership Committee Meeting

    The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier Newfoundland and Labrador, will hold a press conference following a meeting of the Atlantic Growth Strategy Leadership Committee.

  13. #EVWeek in Canada: Minister MacAulay Announces $2M in Funding for New Chargers in Prince Edward Island 

    As part of #EVWeek in Canada, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $2-million investment to the Government of Prince Edward Island’s Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate Action to help support the installation of up to 250 EV chargers across the island.

  14. Growing PEI’s hospitality workforce

    New training centre will offer food service skills development for at-risk youth

  15. West Prince Curling Club receives funding to construct a new curling facility in West Prince, PEI

    Today, Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Clair Sweet of the West Prince Curling Club, announced funding for the construction of a new curling facility in West Prince, Prince Edward Island.

  16. Media Advisory - Woodstock, Prince Edward Island

    Media Advisory - Woodstock, Prince Edward Island

  17. Recognizing the importance of Atlantic Canada’s Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises 

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), made the following statement about Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Day on June 27.

  18. Join us on Canada Day with free admission at national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas.

    Join us on Canada Day with free admission at national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas.

  19. National Indigenous Peoples Day

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), made the following statement about National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21:

  20. Atlantic Canada’s biosciences sector engages with international partners in San Diego

    Helping the Atlantic Canadian biosciences sector contribute to a more resilient, diversified, and inclusive economic recovery is a priority of the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provinces and is key to creating good jobs and generating growth.

  21. Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in 35 new electric-powered school buses

    Investments in key infrastructure build strong and healthy communities across Canada. From roads and buildings – to green energy powered vehicles – reliable infrastructure provides communities with opportunities to grow and develop today so that they are better prepared to overcome the challenges of tomorrow.

  22. Media Advisory - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

    Infrastructure Announcement in Charlottetown

  23. Every home in Prince Edward Island to get connected to high-speed Internet thanks to federal-provincial partnership

    Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, and the Honourable Matthew MacKay, Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture, announced a federal-provincial partnership to invest up to $20 million in projects that will support the shared goal of connecting every underserved home in rural communities throughout P.E.I. to high-speed Internet.

  24. Government of Canada is taking immediate action by investing more than $1.5 million in funding for Island Telecom and Xplornet to bring high-speed Internet to over 1,000 homes in rural Prince Edward Island

    On June 2, 2022, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, announced the following Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) projects:

  25. Backgrounder: Prince Edward Island tourism operators will benefit from modernized offerings to help the sector recover and attract visitors to the region

    The Government of Canada invests over $180,000 in four projects to support the tourism sector in Prince Edward Island.

  26. Federal, provincial and municipal funding partners invest in expanded water and wastewater systems in Three Rivers

    Investments in key infrastructure build strong and healthy communities across Canada. From roads and buildings – to water and wastewater systems – reliable infrastructure provides communities with opportunities to grow and develop today so that they are better prepared to overcome the challenges of tomorrow.

  27. Investments in clean technology and automation help Eastern PEI businesses to modernize 

    Government of Canada investments support clean, inclusive recovery and long-term economic growth

  28. Communities in Western PEI will benefit from expanded infrastructure and accessibility upgrades to help bring people back to public spaces

    Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for local economies to thrive as they rebound from the effects of COVID-19

  29. Backgrounder: Communities in Western PEI will benefit from expanded infrastructure and accessibility upgrades to help bring people back to public spaces

    Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for local economies to thrive as they rebound from the effects of COVID-19

  30. Organizations in Western PEI will benefit from investments to help bring people back to public spaces

    Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for local economies to thrive as they rebound from the effects of COVID-19

  31. Canada and PEI invest in an improved air ventilation system for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown

    Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; and Terry Campbell, Administrator for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, announced funding for upgrades to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s air ventilation system.

  32. Government of Canada to announce support for nine organizations in Western PEI  

    Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, will make an announcement regarding support for nine community organizations in Western PEI.

  33. Government of Canada to announce support for seven organizations in Western PEI  

    Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, will make an announcement regarding support for seven community organizations in Western PEI.

  34. Media Advisory - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement

  35. Government of Canada helps to address health and social inequities in Atlantic Canada

    Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced an investment of $248,542 through the new Intersectoral Action Fund (ISAF).

  36. Government of Canada to announce funding for infant, child and youth mental health promotion

    Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, will announce funding to promote equity and mental health for infants, children and youth in Atlantic Canada.

  37. Rural Municipality of West River will benefit from renovations and accessibility upgrades to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities.

  38. Government of Canada to announce community support for the Rural Municipality of West River  

    Heath Macdonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, will make an announcement regarding support for the Rural Municipality of West River.

  39. Government of Canada continues work to support Prince Edward Island potato farmers

    Prince Edward Island (PEI) has a long history of producing the highest quality potatoes for Canadians and international consumers. The Government of Canada will continue to stand up for PEI potato farmers, who are vital to their communities and our economy.

  40. Government of Canada continues work to support Prince Edward Island potato farmers

    The potato wart crisis situation in PEI has highlighted the need to manage and contain this disease to meet international obligations and preserve export market access for Canada.

  41. Cancelled - Government of Canada to highlight new measures to support Prince Edward Island potato farmers

    The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will highlight new measures that will help support the long-term sustainability of the Prince Edward Island potato sector. Minister MacAulay will be joined by Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, and Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont.

  42. Government of Canada recognizes PEI author, John Stewart, with historic designation

    Government of Canada recognizes PEI author, John Stewart, with historic designation

  43. Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in new water and wastewater infrastructure for three communities in Prince County

    Today, Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; His Worship Basil Stewart, Mayor of the City of Summerside; His Worship Albert Gallant, Mayor of the Rural Municipality of Miscouche, and His Worship Alcide Bernard, Mayor of the Rural Municipality of Wellington, announced joint funding for four community infrastructure projects, improving water and wastewater infrastructure in three communities in Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

  44. Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in new water and wastewater infrastructure for three communities in Prince County

    The Government of Canada is investing more than $3.9 million towards these projects. The Government of Prince Edward Island is providing over $3.2 million while the municipalities are contributing over $2.6 million in total.

  45. Media Advisory - Miscouche, Prince Edward Island

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; His Worship Basil Stewart, Mayor of the City of Summerside; His Worship Albert Gallant, Mayor of the Rural Municipality of Miscouche, and His Worship Alcide Bernard, Mayor of the Rural Municipality of Wellington.

  46. Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in improved water and wastewater infrastructure for Cornwall

    Today, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; and Her Worship Minerva McCourt, Mayor of the Town of Cornwall, announced joint funding for two community infrastructure projects that will improve water and wastewater infrastructure in the Town of Cornwall.

  47. Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island help commercial fish harvesters invest and adopt energy-efficient technologies

    Canada’s fisheries are the backbone of many coastal communities and a driving force of the economy. The seafood sector is a rapidly shifting environment – competition is intensifying, consumers are looking for sustainability and quality. That is why the Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) today announced funding support to the Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association (PEIFA) through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF).

  48. Media Advisory - Cornwall, Prince Edward Island

    Members of the media are invited to an important infrastructure announcement with Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; and Her Worship Minerva McCourt, Mayor of the Town of Cornwall.

  49. Member of Parliament Robert Morrissey and Prince Edward Island Minister Jamie Fox will make an Atlantic Fisheries Fund joint announcement

    Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – On behalf of the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Robert Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, PEI along with the Honourable Jamie Fox, Prince Edward Island Minister of Fisheries and Communities, Prince Edward Island will hold a press conference to make an announcement related to the Atlantic Fisheries Fund.

  50. Atlantic food and beverage sector renewing connections at SIAL Canada

    Food & Beverage Atlantic (FBA) is leading a delegation of 12 Atlantic food and beverage processors exhibiting at the annual Salon international de l’alimentation Canada (SIAL Canada) for the first time in two years.