Prince Edward Island News

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

  1. Government of Canada announces support for Prince Edward Island hog producers

    Hog producers in Prince Edward Island (PEI) have been impacted by COVID-19 outbreaks and disease control measures at processing plants, and many producers are being forced to keep hogs on-farm beyond their standard lifecycle. This has resulted in extraordinary feed and maintenance costs which have put a financial strain on their operations.

  2. Government of Canada and Government of Prince Edward Island to announce new initiative for hog producers

    The Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau,

  3. Helping workers on Prince Edward Island develop the skills they need to find good jobs

    As the Canadian economy recovers from the impact of COVID-19, workers are facing new challenges. Residents of Prince Edward Island and all Canadians need access to training and employment supports to develop new skills and find good jobs.

  4. Backgrounder: PEI Workforce Integration Fund

    The Workforce Integration Fund is one of the targeted measures implemented by the Government of Prince Edward Island as a result of investments through the Workforce Development Agreements. To date, 14 innovative projects have been supported by the Fund. These include:

  5. Canada and Prince Edward Island fund upgrades for the APM Centre in Cornwall

    Today, the Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, along with the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and Donna Butler, General Manager of the APM Centre, announced funding for upgrades to the APM Centre in Cornwall.

  6. Media Advisory - Cornwall, Prince Edward Island

    Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual announcement regarding recreational infrastructure for Prince Edward Island with the Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and Donna Butler, General Manager of the APM Centre.

  7. Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in the Bell Aliant Centre in anticipation of the 2023 Canada Winter Games

    Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, along with the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Shawn Murphy, Chairman of the Board for the Bell Aliant Centre, announced funding to upgrade MacLauchlan Arena at the Bell Aliant Centre to accommodate the 2023 Canada Winter Games.

  8. Media Advisory - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

    Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual announcement regarding recreational infrastructure for Prince Edward Island with Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Shawn Murphy, Chairman of the Board of DIrectors for the Bell Aliant Centre.

  9. Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in active transportation and building improvements for Islanders

    The health and safety of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. Communities across Canada are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and need immediate assistance to ensure their public infrastructure is safe and reliable.

  10. Backgrounder:  Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in active transportation and building improvements for Islanders

    The Government of Canada is investing $2.7 million dollars towards this project through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Prince Edward Island is contributing $680,000.

  11. Media Advisory - Morell, Prince Edward Island

    Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual announcement regarding COVID-19 response infrastructure with the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; and the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

  12. Canada Invests in New EV Chargers Across Prince Edward Island

    The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a $250,000 investment for Maritime Electric to install 50 Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Prince Edward Island (PEI).

  13. Minister MacAulay to Make a Green Infrastructure Announcement

    The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defense, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, will make a virtual announcement to support Prince Edward Island’s electric vehicle charging network.

  14. Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in pandemic-response warehouse

    Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; and Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, announced funding for a permanent provincial material warehouse.

  15. Media Advisory - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

    Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual announcement regarding COVID-19 response infrastructure with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown; and the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

  16. Canada supports the nation rebuilding efforts of Indigenous groups in Atlantic Canada to advance self-determination and reconciliation

    Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that Canada has provided almost $1.8 million this fiscal year to five Indigenous groups from Atlantic Canada through the Nation Rebuilding Program.

  17. Government of Canada takes action to advance gender equality in Prince Edward Island

    The COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis unlike any other. Women have been most affected, facing job losses and reduced hours, and assuming the majority of additional unpaid care work at home.

  18. Canada and Prince Edward Island invest Hampshire school infrastructure

    Today, the Honourable Wayne Easter, member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy; and Leo MacDonald, Carpentry teacher at Bluefield High School, announced funding for a new dust collector at Bluefield High School.

  19. Media Advisory - Hampshire, Prince Edward Island

    Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual announcement regarding COVID-19 response infrastructure with the Honourable Wayne Easter, member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; and a representative from Bluefield High School.

  20. Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in transportation infrastructure for Islanders

    The health and safety of all Canadians are the top priorities for both the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. Investments in Prince Edward Island’s infrastructure during this unprecedented time provide an opportunity to create jobs, economic growth, and make our communities more sustainable and resilient – now, and in to the future.

  21. Backgrounder: Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in better local roads for Islanders

    Joint federal and provincial funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support five road improvement projects in Prince Edward Island.

  22. Media Advisory - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

    Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual announcement regarding transportation infrastructure for Prince Edward Island with the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of Defence and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development and the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. The Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, and Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont will also be in attendance.

  23. Government of Canada Invests Close to $3.5 Million to Virtual Health Care Services in Prince Edward Island

    Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced the signature of a bilateral agreement with Prince Edward Island (PEI) to expand virtual health care services for its residents. Under the agreement, the province will invest federal funding based on agreed-upon pan-Canadian priorities for accelerating virtual health services during the pandemic.

  24. Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in the Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre facilities ahead of the 2023 Canada Winter Games

    The health and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. But the COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than Canadians’ personal health. It is having a profound effect on the economy.

  25. Media Advisory - Three Rivers, Prince Edward Island

    Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual announcement regarding recreational infrastructure for Prince Edward Island with the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; and the Honourable Steven Myers, Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy.

  26. Training facility will help grow skilled workforce

    Education and training are key to building and maintaining a healthy construction industry on Prince Edward Island. That’s why the Construction Association of Prince Edward Island (CAPEI) makes it a priority to offer quality training opportunities to grow and enhance the sector across PEI.

  27. Government of Canada Partnering with Lennox Island First Nation to Enhance Marine Safety in Prince Edward Island

    Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is working in partnership with Indigenous coastal communities to improve marine safety and responsible shipping to protect Canada's marine environment.

  28. Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island invest more than $3M in the fish and seafood sector

    Canada’s fisheries are the backbone of many coastal communities and a driving force in our national 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 are making strategic investments in the Island’s fish and seafood sector through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund.

  29. Government of Canada and Prince Edward Island fund projects to boost innovation in the aquaculture, harvesting and seafood processing sector

    Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island are pleased to announce funding of $ 3,112,920 for nine organizations through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund.