Prince Edward Island News

1. Government of Canada freezes toll rates for 2025 for the Confederation Bridge

   The Confederation Bridge is essential in supporting the economy and connectivity for the province of Prince Edward Island and the region. Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced that 2025 tolls will remain frozen for a third year at current rates, for the Confederation Bridge. The bridge operator, Strait Crossing Bridge Limited (SCBL), will receive funding from Transport Canada to prevent a toll increase.

2. Expanded regulated area for box tree moth to include Prince Edward Island

   Preventing the spread of invasive species like box tree moth is the most effective way to protect Canada's boxwood industry.

3. Supporting high-performing building codes in Prince Edward Island

   The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson announced $2.4 million in funding through the Codes Acceleration Fund for the Government of Prince Edward Island to adopt higher performance tiers of the 2020 national model energy codes of Canada. This funding will provide building officials and building industry professionals with the tools and training required to ensure compliance with provincial building codes as the province adopts increasingly energy-efficient performance tiers.

4. New funding to support agricultural workforce on Prince Edward Island

   A new program will help the agriculture industry on Prince Edward Island continue to build capacity and improve training for those working in it.

5. Investing in Tourism and Small Business Growth in Prince Edward Island

   PEI businesses and organizations receive federal support for upgrades, planning, and programming

6. Backgrounder: Investing in Tourism and Small Business Growth in Prince Edward Island

   The Government of Canada is investing over $2.4 million in 8 projects to support continued growth for PEI’s tourism industry and SMEs.

7. Supporting Tourism and Business Growth in Prince Edward Island

   Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will join Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, to make an announcement regarding support for tourism and small business in Prince Edward Island.

8. New infrastructure for P.E.I.’s commercial fisheries

   Government of Canada investment helps harbours safely continue commercial operations and welcome back visitors

9. The Government of Canada invests over $61 million in Prince Edward Island small craft harbours

   Small craft harbours are the heart of many coastal communities, bringing people together in work and play, while supporting jobs in the fish and seafood industry for over 45,000 Canadians. As part of Budget 2024, $463.3 million over three years will be invested for the repair and maintenance of small craft harbours, including those damaged by Hurricane Fiona, starting in 2024-25. This is on top of the Department’s annual budget of $90 million for these harbours.

10. Prince Edward Island small craft harbours, Budget 2024

    A significant portion of Budget 2024 investments will be undertaken at the following harbours in Prince Edward Island that are managed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

11. Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island announce funding for 39 companies to help improve quality, productivity and sustainability in the provincial fish and seafood sector

    With the longest coastline in the world, Canada’s coastal communities rely on the fish and seafood industry as an integral contributor to local and regional economies. This is why the Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island are supporting companies in the province, through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF).

12. Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island fund projects under the Atlantic Fisheries Fund

    Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island announced $7,692,845 to support for 39 projects through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund. These projects focus on innovation and infrastructure.

13. Share your thoughts – proposed National Potato Wart Response Plan

    The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a final public consultation on a proposed National Potato Wart Response Plan (Response Plan). This Response Plan includes new measures to improve the Agency's processes to help contain, control, and prevent the spread of potato wart. This will replace the current Potato Wart Domestic Long Term Management Plan.

14. Backgrounder: 2024 road construction season wraps up, improving safety across PEI

    The federal government has invested more than $7 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund and the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support 12 roads and bridges projects across Prince Edward Island.

15. 2024 road construction season wraps up, improving safety across PEI

    Repairs and upgrades to roads and bridges in Prince Edward Island were made possible after a combined investment of over $7 million from the federal and provincial governments through the Canada Community-Building Fund and the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

16. Building small business opportunity in Prince Edward Island

    West Prince Ventures is helping Island companies prepare for growth

17. New Stratford event space to welcome visitors and residents

    Government support for waterfront development project opens opportunities for celebrations, promotion of culture and history

18. Government of Canada to announce support for Stratford Waterfront

    The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA.

19. Federal government invests to prevent and reduce Veterans homelessness in Prince Edward Island

    The federal government is partnering with the John Howard Society of Prince Edward Island and investing $493,560 to support Veterans struggling with homelessness in the province.

20. Media Advisory: Veteran Homelessness Program Announcement in Summerside

    Members of the media are invited to attend an important announcement with Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, Cory Snow, Deputy Mayor of Summerside, and Conor Mullin, President of the John Howard Society of PEI.

21. Supporting clean tech innovation in First Nations communities

    Federal investment helps develop cleaner energy systems in Atlantic Canada

22. Minister MacAulay to announce investments to improve the long-term sustainability of Eastern Canadian oilseeds industry

    The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce investments to support the long-term security and sustainability of the Eastern Canadian oilseed industry. He will be joined by Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque.

23. Investing in unforgettable experiences on Prince Edward Island

    Businesses and organizations receive federal support to boost tourism activities

24. Backgrounder:  Investing in unforgettable experiences on Prince Edward Island

    Backgrounder: The Government of Canada is investing over $1.7 million in 10 projects to support continued product development in PEI’s tourism industry.

25. Ministers LeBlanc and Anand announce trucking pilot to improve movement of goods

    Ministers LeBlanc and Anand announce trucking pilot to improve movement of goods

26. Supporting Tourism in Prince Edward Island

    Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will join the Honourable Cory Deagle, PEI Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture to make an announcement regarding support for tourism in Prince Edward Island.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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.

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

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

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. 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.

35. 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.

36. 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)

37. 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)

38. 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.

39. 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.

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

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

41. 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.

42. 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.

43. 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.

44. 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.

45. 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.

46. Minister Hutchings to announce support for affordable housing

    Minister Hutchings to announce support for affordable housing

47. 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).

48. 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.

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

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

50. 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.