Prince Edward Island News

1. Boosting Atlantic Canada’s Bioscience Business Incubator 

   Boosting Atlantic Canada’s Bioscience Business Incubator: Emergence 4.0 investment will expand mentorship, commercialization, and investment support for bioscience firms across the region.

2. Ensuring long-term predictable public transit funding for the Prince Edward Island capital area with over $2.8 million through the Canada Public Transit Fund

   By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities.

3. Additional support available for Prince Edward Island agriculture industry in response to tariff threats

   The Government of Canada and the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Agriculture are redirecting funds into existing programs that support farmers and agri-businesses in finding new markets and foster innovation.

4. Government of Canada signs pharmacare agreement with Prince Edward Island to improve universal access to free medications

   Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health and the Honourable Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness for Prince Edward Island (PEI) announced a $40 million federal investment as part of two bilateral agreements to improve access to medications for Islanders.

5. Drugs for Rare Diseases — Prince Edward Island Agreement

   Today, the Governments of Canada and the province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $10 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for PEI residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.

6. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island sign an agreement to address homelessness

   The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island signed an agreement to support people living without homes, including in encampments, as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI).

7. Government of Canada will make an important health care announcement in Prince Edward Island

   Government of Canada will make an important health care announcement in Prince Edward Island

8. Minister MacAulay to announce federal support to increase dairy processing capacity on Prince Edward Island

   The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, along with Mr. Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, will be in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, to announce federal investments to Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) in support of dairy processing.

9. Media Advisory: Funding Announcement in Prince Edward Island

   Members of the media are invited to an announcement on the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative with Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown and the Honourable Steven Myers, Minister of Housing, Land and Communities.

10. Government of Canada invests in rural public transit in Prince Edward Island’s Kings County

    Public transit in Eastern Prince Edward Island will be more accessible after an investment of more than $650,000 from the federal and provincial governments, the Provincial Credit Union, Transportation East Inc., and the Rotary Club of Montague and Eastern PEI.

11. Fostering growth and collaboration in the tech ecosystem

    Government investments support IT sector and startup community in Prince Edward Island

12. Canada to Make an Announcement on Clean Energy and Resources in PEI

    An announcement on clean energy and natural resources in Prince Edward Island

13. Building more homes faster in PEI with $86.2 million for critical housing enabling infrastructure.

    To increase housing supply, the Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island have reached a new funding agreement, directing close to $86.2 million toward housing enabling infrastructure.

14. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Prince Edward Island

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Honourable Steven Myers, Minister of Housing, Lands and Communities.

15. New oyster movement rules in Prince Edward Island to help prevent further spread of MSX

    On July 11, 2024, Prince Edward Island (PEI) first detected multinucleate sphere unknown (MSX) – an oyster disease caused by the Haplosporidium nelsoni parasite. Since that time, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), and the Province of PEI have increased sampling and testing of oysters in PEI.

16. New suite of initiatives aimed at growing the Prince Edward Island livestock sector

    In collaboration with the Government of Canada, the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) is launching new funding opportunities to further support its cattle and livestock sectors.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

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

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

22. 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.

23. 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.

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

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

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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).

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. Building small business opportunity in Prince Edward Island

    West Prince Ventures is helping Island companies prepare for growth

33. New Stratford event space to welcome visitors and residents

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

34. 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.

35. 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.

36. 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.

37. Supporting clean tech innovation in First Nations communities

    Federal investment helps develop cleaner energy systems in Atlantic Canada

38. 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.

39. Investing in unforgettable experiences on Prince Edward Island

    Businesses and organizations receive federal support to boost tourism activities

40. 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.

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

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

42. 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.

43. 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.

44. 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.

45. 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.

46. 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.

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

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

48. 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.

49. 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.

50. 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.