Prince Edward Island News

1. Federal government and partners invest in Prince Edward Island’s public transportation 

   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.

2. Federal government transfers $9 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund to Prince Edward Island

   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.

3. The Government of Prince Edward Island and the Government of Canada Co-chair the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers’ Meetings

   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.

4. Minister Petitpas-Taylor to announce support for Atlantic Canadian communities to transition to a net-zero economy

   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.

5. Building more homes, faster on P.E.I.

   Truss manufacturer responding to the region’s surging demand for housing

6. Agriculture Resiliency Program

   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.

7. New program to assist Prince Edward Island farmers in building resiliency

   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.

8. Minister Hutchings to announce support for innovative housing solution

   The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA will make an announcement regarding innovation in the housing sector.

9. Joint Statement – Additional Detections of MSX in Prince Edward Island

   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.

10. Government of Canada and Mi’kmaq Nation Government of Epekwitk reach agreement to establish the 48th national park in Canada

    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)

11. 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)

    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)

12. Federal government announces funding to support communities in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island through the Canada Community-Building Fund

    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.

13. New insurance program to help grow maritime beef sector

    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.

14. Iconic P.E.I. tourism operation opens 2024 season with new expansion

    Inn at Bay Fortune to elevate guest experience with Farmhouse Event Space

15. A new recreation centre is coming to Abegweit First Nation

    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.

16. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Scotchfort

    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.

17. Supporting PEI youth in business

    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.

18. Building more child care spaces for families in Prince Edward Island

    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.

19. Minister Petitpas Taylor to highlight housing measures in Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation

    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.

20. Minister Hutchings to announce support for affordable housing

    Minister Hutchings to announce support for affordable housing

21. Canada signs $29 million bilateral agreement to help Islanders age with dignity

    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).

22. Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island to make an important health care announcement

    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.

23. Central P.E.I. businesses modernize, expand and improve efficiencies

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

24. Backgrounder: Central P.E.I. businesses modernize, expand and improve efficiencies

    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.

25. Central P.E.I. receives federal and provincial investments to strengthen climate comfort centres

    The Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund is helping communities build resilience for future climate-related weather events

26. Backgrounder: Central P.E.I. receives federal and provincial investments to strengthen climate comfort centres

    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.

27. Funding supports sustainable transformation of Confederation Centre of the Arts 

    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.

28. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Charlottetown

    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.

29. ACOA supports sustainable development in Eastern P.E.I.

    Investments will help businesses and community organizations in the green transition

30. Backgrounder: ACOA supports sustainable development in Eastern P.E.I. 

    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.

31. Supporting all stages of business growth in PEI’s food industry

    Federal and provincial governments help companies through Food Island Partnership programming

32. Federal and provincial governments invest in roads improvement in Prince Edward Island

    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.

33. Federal and provincial governments invest in roads improvement in Prince Edward Island

    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.

34. Tremploy to celebrate Grand Opening

    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.

35. Federal investment in safe active transportation and a transit study in the Rural Municipality of Wellington

    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.

36. Government of Canada freezes toll rates for 2024 for the Confederation Bridge

    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.

37. Government of Canada investment supports growth of agri-food sector in eastern P.E.I.

    Innovative new equipment will help businesses operate more efficiently while meeting growing demand

38. Backgrounder:  Government of Canada investment supports growth of agri-food sector in eastern P.E.I. 

    The Government of Canada invests close to $1 million in four projects to support the agri-food sector in eastern Prince Edward Island.

39. Canada signs $94 million bilateral agreement with Prince Edward Island to improve health care over three years

    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.

40. Prince Edward Island to achieve $10-a-day regulated child care two years ahead of national target

    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.

41. Minister Sudds to make child care announcement in Prince Edward Island

    Minister Sudds to make child care announcement in Prince Edward Island

42. Building on the successes of PEI festivals and events

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

43. 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.

44. 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.

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

    Government of Canada invests to help the industry recover and grow

46. 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.

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

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

48. 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.

49. 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.

50. 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.