Prince Edward Island News

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

  1. Building on the successes of PEI festivals and events

    Fund supports new product and diverse, sustainable growth of Island tourism industry

  2. Growing year-round tourism in Prince Edward Island

    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.

  3. Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in improved infrastructure in Cornwall and Warren Grove

    The highway on Warren Grove Road will become safer and more reliable, and a new water tower will be built in Cornwall, thanks to a combined investment of more than $6.5 million from the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island, and the Town of Cornwall. Announced by Member of Parliament Heath MacDonald, Minister Ernie Hudson, Councillor Elaine Barnes, and Mayor Laurie Turner, this investment will ensure safer and more reliable infrastructure, and provide a better quality of life for the residents.

  4. Infrastructure Announcement in Cornwall

    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.

  5. Building resiliency in P.E.I.’s potato sector 

    Government of Canada invests to help the industry recover and grow

  6. Backgrounder: Building resiliency in P.E.I.’s potato sector

    The Government of Canada invests more than $12.5 million in 27 projects to support the potato sector on Prince Edward Island.

  7. Charlottetown Metal Products accelerating development of advanced food processing technology

    New Innovation Center will address key challenges in the food processing industry

  8. Government of Canada to announce support for food processing Innovation Center in P.E.I.

    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.

  9. Government of Canada funds twenty five projects to support seniors across Prince Edward Island

    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.

  10. 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.

  11. Government of Canada to Make a Clean Energy Funding Announcement in P.E.I.

    Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make an electricity modernization funding announcement for Prince Edward Island.

  12. Federal and provincial governments providing support for fruit tree industry

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Bloyce Thompson, Provincial Minister of Agriculture, announced additional support for Prince Edward Island producers in the fruit tree sector that were extraordinarily impacted by Hurricane Fiona.

  13. Federal and Provincial Governments announce record investment through new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Bloyce Thompson, Minister of Agriculture for Prince Edward Island, announced an investment of over $46 million into Prince Edward Island’s local agriculture industry under the new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).

  14. Government of Canada announces new living lab in Prince Edward Island

    Today, while visiting the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the creation of a new living lab in Prince Edward Island (PEI). This living lab project represents an investment of up to $4.5 million over five years from the federal government under the Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – Living Labs program.

  15. Minister of Transport announces Advance Contract Award Notice to acquire an interim replacement for the MV Holiday Island ferry

    Last summer, the MV Holiday Island, one of two ferries that ensured service between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, was removed from service. Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, joined by the Right Honourable Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Sean Fraser, and the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, announced the Government of Canada's intention to purchase the MV Fanafjord to replace the MV Holiday Island in the short-term until its successor is built and ready to enter service.

  16. In-person announcement of new Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Lab on Prince Edward Island

    The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, along with Member of Parliament for Malpeque, Heath MacDonald, and Member of Parliament for Egmont, Bobby Morrissey, will announce funding for new collaborative on-farm research activities aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

  17. Government of Canada Announces 2 Billion Trees Funding to Plant 300,000 Trees in Prince Edward Island

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Steven Myers, Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, announced nearly $3 million to plant trees that will permanently expand forest cover in P.E.I. and help recover areas damaged by Hurricane Fiona. The Government of Canada is providing $1.7 million dollars under the 2 Billion Trees program (2BT) with the remainder being provided by the Government of Prince Edward Island.

  18. Minister Hutchings to visit Prince Edward Island August 20-21, 2023

    As part of her visit to Prince Edward Island, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will meet with local leaders and stakeholders of the province.

  19. Improving affordability and accessibility of medications in Prince Edward Island

    Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Mark V. McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness for Prince Edward Island (PEI), announced that PEI residents have saved over $675,000 out-of-pocket costs on more than 77,000 prescriptions.

  20. The Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island sign bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence

    The federal government will be investing $9.6 million over four years to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence in Prince Edward Island.

  21. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in the expansion and electrification of public transit in Charlottetown

    Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, the Honorable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and His Worship Philip Brown, Mayor of Charlottetown, announced a joint investment of more than $22.7 million to support the expansion and electrification of public transit in Charlottetown.

  22. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Charlottetown

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, the Honorable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and His Worship Philip Brown, Mayor of Charlottetown.

  23. Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island to Announce Implementation of National Action Plan on Gender-based Violence

    On August 2, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Natalie Jameson, Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Education and Early Years and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will make an announcement supporting the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence on Prince Edward Island.

  24. Government of Canada Invests over $5 Million to Support Home and Community Care, Mental Health and Addictions Services in Prince Edward Island

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced the signature of an agreement with Prince Edward Island to continue to improve access to home and community care, as well as mental health and addiction services.

  25. Government of Canada to make an announcement regarding funding to Support Home and Community care, Mental Health and Addictions Services in Prince Edward Island

    The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding to continue supporting access to home and community care, as well as mental health and addiction services in Prince Edward Island.

  26. Central P.E.I will benefit from investments to boost quality of life in rural communities

    New programming and revitalization creating the conditions for thriving communities

  27. Backgrounder: Central P.E.I will benefit from investments to boost quality of life in rural communities

    New programming and revitalization creating the conditions for thriving communities

  28. Government of Canada to announce support for community organizations in central P.E.I. 

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement regarding significant support for community and business development in central P.E.I.

  29. Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island Announce Drug Plan Changes Coming into Effect on July 1, 2023

    Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness for Prince Edward Island (PEI), announced that as of July 1, 2023, PEI will enhance its Catastrophic Drug Program by lowering the cap on the amount of money a household needs to spend out of pocket on eligible medications.

  30. Trilogy Wellness Centre receives support from Veterans Affairs Canada

    Minister MacAulay visits PEI Veteran and Family Well-being Fund recipient

  31. Federal and Provincial governments support green economic growth in Summerside

    The City of Summerside continues to be a leader of sustainable energy and green technologies.

  32. Government of Canada to announce support for City of Summerside

    Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, will make a significant infrastructure announcement on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA.

  33. Industry-leading P.E.I. aerospace company seizing new opportunities to scale up and diversify product offering

    Atlantic Canada’s aerospace sector is one of the key drivers behind the economic momentum that the region is experiencing.

  34. Government of Canada to announce support for Tronosjet

    Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, will make an announcement regarding support for Tronosjet Maintenance Inc.

  35. Government of Canada invests in community infrastructure for Three Rivers

    Trail and marina upgrades will extend tourism season and bring more people to Montague Waterfront

  36. Government of Canada invests over $11.6 million to support PEI National Park rehabilitation and repairs following Hurricane Fiona in preparation for the 2023 visitor season

    PEI National Park officially opened for the visitor season on June 6; campgrounds and most beach accesses will be ready to welcome visitors

  37. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND NATIONAL PARK POST-FIONA OPERATIONAL UPDATES

    PEI National Park officially opened for the visitor season on June 6; campgrounds and most beach accesses will be ready to welcome visitors

  38. Canada and Prince Edward Island partner with Inclusions East locations to invest in opportunities for persons with disabilities 

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Nancy Anderson, Executive Director of Inclusions East Inc., announced a joint investment of more than $3.5 million to upgrade the accessibility features of Inclusions East’s facilities in Montague and Three Rivers.

  39.  Media Advisory - Montague, Prince Edward Island

    Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with Bryan May, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Amy Fee, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener South—Hespeler, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; Mike Harris, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry and Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener—Conestoga; Mike Mann, Deputy Mayor of Cambridge; and Peter Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Three Rivers.

  40. Canada and Prince Edward Island partner to invest in active transportation corridors across the province

    Today, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque and the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, announced a joint investment of more than $7 million to support two active transportation infrastructure projects that span across Prince Edward Island.

  41. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in North Wiltshire

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, and the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

  42. Expanding tourism business opportunities in Prince Edward Island

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, and Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, will speak to a multi-million dollar Government of Canada investment supporting tourism businesses across Prince Edward Island.

  43. Government of Canada welcomes Canada’s newest fishery officers

    Fisheries and Oceans Canada is proud to welcome the latest troop of graduates to the ranks of Canada’s contingent of over 600 fishery officers.

  44. The Government of Canada partners with Prince Edward Island communities to strengthen asset management 

    Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Scott Pearce, Acting President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a federal investment of more than $95,000 to help two Prince Edward Island communities put in place innovative asset management strategies.

  45. Update on contract award for Daniel J. MacDonald Building

    On April 28, 2023, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) awarded a $93.1 million contract to Pomerleau Inc. for construction services related to the modernization of the Daniel J. MacDonald Building in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

  46. Government of Canada welcomes the federal court decision regarding potato wart

    The Government of Canada accepts the decision rendered by the Federal Court today, resulting from an application for judicial review brought by the Prince Edward Island Potato Board (PEI PB).

  47. Collaborative Fisheries Management Agreement between Abegweit First Nation and Canada

    In the 1999 Marshall decisions, the Supreme Court of Canada affirmed the treaty right to hunt, fish, and gather in pursuit of a moderate livelihood based on the Peace and Friendship Treaties of 1760-1761.

  48. Canada invests in solar energy at Tignish Credit Union Arena and the Evangeline Recreation Centre

    Summerside, Prince Edward Island, March 6, 2023 — Today, Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, Glen McInnis, President of the Evangeline Recreation Commission, and Gary McRae, President of the Board Tignish Sports & Recreation Association, announced a federal investment of $316,800 for each project to upgrade the energy efficiency of two community arenas in Western Prince Edward Island.

  49. Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island Continue Work to Save Islanders Millions Under Expanded Coverage

    Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque and Robert J. Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Ernie Hudson , Minister of Health and Wellness for Prince Edward Island (PEI), announced expanded provincial drug coverage will reduce the copay eligible Islanders spend on many prescription medicines, expand access to the Catastrophic Drug Program and increase access to the provincial High Cost Drug Program.

  50. Government of Canada to announce improved access to medication for Islanders

    Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque and Robert J. Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, will announce, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, additions to the Improving Affordable Access to Prescriptions Drugs initiative.