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Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| New Affordable Housing in Summerside, PEI
Joe MacGuire, Minister of Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Joe Fontana, Minister of Labour and Housing and Helen MacDonald, MLA for St.Eleanor’s - Summerside on behalf of the Honourable Chester Gillan, Prince Edward Island… |
| CASS Program Will Support Farmers Seeking Skills and Learning Development
On behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Andy Mitchell, Parliamentary Secretary Wayne Easter, and Prince Edward Island Agriculture Minister Kevin MacAdam today announced a new program designed to help new and established farmers and their spouses increase their family income through improved… |
| Provincial Government Pleased with Northumberland Ferries Deal
Provincial Transportation and Public Works Minister Gail Shea, on behalf of Premier Pat Binns, expressed satisfaction with the new five-year agreement that has been negotiated between Northumberland Ferries Limited and Transport Canada. Last week, Premier Binns and Minister Shea called on the… |
| Jobs For Youth Program to Better Reflect Needs of Island Post Secondary Students
Changes will be introduced to the provincial Jobs for Youth program to provide students with a more meaningful on- the-job experience. The pilot project, which will be introduced this spring, will focus on post secondary students. The Jobs for Youth program will be maintained as before for high… |
| Rose Steps Aside as PEI's First Information and Privacy Commissioner
Hon. Greg Deighan, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, announced today that Karen Rose will be stepping aside as Prince Edward Island’s first Information and Privacy Commissioner. Ms. Rose, appointed to a five-year term in November, 2002, cited personal reasons for her decision to resign from the… |
| Minister Pleased With New Federal Agricultural Program
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture Kevin MacAdam is pleased Federal Minister Andy Mitchell is recognizing the hardship felt by Canadian farmers due to record low commodity prices through the introduction of the Farm Income Payment Program. “Today’s announcement of $1 billion for… |
| Health Council of Canada Names PEI Palliative Care Program "Best Practice"
The Health Council of Canada has identified the Prince Edward Island Integrated Palliative Care Program as one of six “Best Practices” from across Canada. The”Best Practices” are described in videos released in support of the Council’s first report, entitled Health Care Renewal in Canada:… |
| Provinces Welcome $1 Billion Federal Aid Package
Canada’s Ministers of Agriculture welcomed the federal government’s announcement of a $1 billion aid package for the agriculture sector today, while rejecting additional provincial funding for the initiative. A joint statement issued by the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New… |
| PETROLEUM PRICING ADJUSTMENTS
Record high international oil prices will again impact the Island’s petroleum market.The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission announced today that wholesalers have been authorized to increase the prices in their dealer and consumer schedules by 4.3 cents per litre (cpl) on gasoline, and by 3.1… |
| Use of Central Reservation System Essential to Tourism Success
Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry is poised to better serve its clientele in 2005 thanks to the online reservation system which allows visitors to book accommodations on P.E.I. year-round. The P.E.I. Online Reservation System benefits tourism accommodation operators by making vacancy… |
| Government to Refocus Support for Craft Industry
Support for the craft industry will change to emphasize support for individual craft businesses and promotional opportunities for the craft industry. The craft industry on Prince Edward Island is worth $20 million a year to the provincial economy. There are approximately 1000 full- or part-time… |
| Extraction Capability at the Food Technology Centre Enhances its Work with the Biosciences Sector
A major expansion at the Prince Edward Island Food Technology Centre to accommodate the Atlantic Natural Products Development Initiative was officially opened today. The Honourable Shawn Murphy, Member of Parliament for Charlotteown and the Honourable Mike Currie, Minister of Development and… |
| Provincial Treasurer Responds to Shawn Murphy
Provincial Treasurer Mitch Murphy says he is saddened but not surprised by the statement released by Charlottetown MP Shawn Murphy today. The Minister issues the following statement in response: “If I had known better,” says the Provincial Treasurer, “I would have thought it an April Fools joke… |
| Province Honours Pope John Paul II
Over the weekend, Premier Pat Binns expressed sadness upon hearing of the death of Pope John Paul II. Premier Binns asked that flags at all provincial public building be lowered to half-mast until the late Pontiff's funeral later this week. "I believe this Pope will not only be remembered as the… |
| Minister Calls for Nominations for 2005 Environmental Awards
Minister of Environment, Energy and Forestry Jamie Ballem is encouraging Islanders to show their appreciation to the many people who work to protect and enhance the Prince Edward Island environment. Minister Ballem has called for nominations for the 2005 Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards to… |
| Speaker of the Legislative Assembly to Attend CPA Executive Committee Meeting
Hon. Greg Deighan, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, has been selected as one of three Canadian Region representatives of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association to attend the 2005 CPA Executive Committee Mid-Year Meeting to be held in Sydney, Australia from April 10-… |
| License Suspended for O'Shea's Pub
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the lounge operation known as “O’Shea’s Pub,” license number LL 40 - 150, located in Kinkora, for the following period of time, that is: for an eleven (11) consecutive day period - commencing 11 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2005, up to and… |
| Team Canada Atlantic Arrives in CHICAGO for Trade Mission
A delegation of 45 Atlantic Canadian companies and organizations arrived in Chicago, Illinois, yesterday. The delegates are participating in the first Team Canada Atlantic (TCA) trade mission to a market that has it all: the busiest airports, a strong business base, a diversified economy, and… |
| Team Canada Atlantic Wraps Up First Day In Chicago
According to the Team Canada Atlantic delegation, Chicago is living up to its reputation as a “city that works” by providing a busy first day of meetings during its first official trade mission to “The Windy City.” The Team Canada Atlantic delegation is in Chicago until Thursday, April 14, 2005.“… |
| ADJUSTMENT MADE TO WORKFORCE RENEWAL PROGRAM
An adjustment has been made to the Workforce Renewal Plan to accommodate concerns raised by the province’s public sector unions. The changes will be made in response to discussions between the unions and government. The deadline for applications for the program has been extended to April 15 and… |