Canada News Centre2026-02-13T10:57:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/01/federal-funding-brings-a-state-of-the-art-wellness-centre-to-the-town-of-stratford.html

The Stratford Community Campus Wellness Centre will contribute to healthy and active lifestyles following an investment of $10 million from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-01-20T15:52:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/01/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-the-town-of-stratford.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kent MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Cardigan, and His Worship Steve Ogden, Mayor of the Town of Stratford.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-01-20T08:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2026/01/minister-macdonald-to-announce-federal-investment-to-support-halal-production.html

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be in Albany, Prince Edward Island, to announce federal investments to Atlantic Beef Products Inc. (ABPI), to improve processing and package of Halal products. He will be accompanied by Russ Mallard, President and CEO of ABPI.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2026-01-08T09:13:44-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2025/12/driving-growth-in-peis-tech-industry0.html

Federal government invests more than $2.1M in seven Island-based IT companies

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2025-12-22T12:45:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2025/12/driving-growth-in-peis-tech-industry.html

The Government of Canada invests $2,188,200 million in 8 projects to support the tech sector in Prince Edward Island.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2025-12-22T12:36:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/canada-and-prince-edward-island-invest-in-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing-in-charlottetown.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-18T12:45:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-charlottetown.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Sean Casey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, and the Honourable Cory Deagle, Minister of Housing, Land and Communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-12T10:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-supports-innovation-in-atlantic-agrifood-industry.html

Equipment modernization will support resiliency and competitiveness for local growers

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2025-11-24T11:13:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2025/10/governments-of-canada-and-prince-edward-island-sign-a-bilateral-agreement-on-minoritylanguage-education-and-secondlanguage-instruction.html

The Government of Canada is providing more than $16 million to Prince Edward Island to help offer French as a minority language and French as a second language education, from preschool to the post-secondary level

Canadian Heritage2025-10-17T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2025/10/new-future-farmer-program-aims-to-strengthen-the-next-generation-of-prince-edward-island-producers.html

A revamped program is now available to help new Island farmers establish or continue profitable and sustainable farm businesses on Prince Edward Island (PEI).

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2025-10-15T15:08:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/08/backgrounder-investing-across-prince-edward-island-to-build-safe-and-strong-communities.html

The Government of Canada is providing more than $18.75 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for 57 communities across Prince Edward Island in 2025-2026. These funds provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables local governments to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-08-29T09:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/08/investing-across-prince-edward-island-to-build-safe-and-strong-communities.html

The Government of Canada is delivering over $18.75 million to invest in priority infrastructure projects that will support stronger and more connected communities in Prince Edward Island.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-08-29T09:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/08/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-stratford.html

Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure across Prince Edward Island with the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Kent MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Cardigan, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and his Worship Steve Ogden, Mayor of Stratford.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-08-28T08:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2025/07/new-program-encourages-growth-for-prince-edward-islands-horticulture-industry.html

A new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) program is now available to Prince Edward Island horticulture producers to help diversify crops, adapt to changing climates, and increase the supply of Island food products in markets across Canada.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2025-07-11T10:54:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2025/06/new-website-supports-prince-edward-island-producers.html

A new website developed by the provincial Department of Agriculture is now available to help Prince Edward Island’s agriculture industry better understand and access programs available through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2025-06-25T11:01:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2025/03/boosting-atlantic-canadas-bioscience-business-incubator.html

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

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2025-03-13T14:42:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/ensuring-long-term-predictable-public-transit-funding-for-the-prince-edward-island-capital-area-with-over-28-million-through-the-canada-public-tran.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-13T13:00:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2025/03/additional-support-available-for-prince-edward-island-agriculture-industry-in-response-to-tariff-threats.html

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.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2025-03-11T13:17:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-signs-pharmacare-agreement-with-prince-edward-island-to-improve-universal-access-to-free-medications.html

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.

Health Canada2025-03-07T15:40:29-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/03/drugs-for-rare-diseases-prince-edward-island-agreement.html

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.

Health Canada2025-03-07T15:40:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/the-governments-of-canada-and-prince-edward-island-sign-an-agreement-to-address-homelessness.html

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).

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-06T15:02:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-will-make-an-important-health-care-announcement-in-prince-edward-island.html

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

Health Canada2025-03-06T14:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2025/03/minister-macaulay-to-announce-federal-support-to-increase-dairy-processing-capacity-on-prince-edward-island.html

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.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2025-03-06T09:19:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/media-advisory-funding-announcement-in-prince-edward-island.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-05T11:00:32-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-invests-in-rural-public-transit-in-prince-edward-islands-kings-county.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-05T08:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2025/02/fostering-growth-and-collaboration-in-the-tech-ecosystem.html

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

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2025-02-19T13:48:06-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2025/02/canada-to-make-an-announcement-on-clean-energy-and-resources-in-pei.html

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

Natural Resources Canada2025-02-19T11:52:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/02/building-more-homes-faster-in-pei-with-862-million-for-critical-housing-enabling-infrastructure.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-02-11T09:52:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/02/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-prince-edward-island.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-02-10T13:49:53-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2025/01/new-oyster-movement-rules-in-prince-edward-island-to-help-prevent-further-spread-of-msx.html

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.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency2025-02-03T11:43:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2025/01/new-suite-of-initiatives-aimed-at-growing-the-prince-edward-island-livestock-sector.html

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.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2025-01-30T16:17:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2024/12/government-of-canada-freezes-toll-rates-for-2025-for-the-confederation-bridge.html

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.

Transport Canada2024-12-23T10:02:40-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2024/12/expanded-regulated-area-for-box-tree-moth-to-include-prince-edward-island.html

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

Canadian Food Inspection Agency2024-12-12T14:30:06-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2024/12/supporting-high-performing-building-codes-in-prince-edward-island.html

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.

Natural Resources Canada2024-12-12T14:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2024/12/new-funding-to-support-agricultural-workforce-on-prince-edward-island.html

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

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2024-12-12T12:08:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/11/investing-in-tourism-and-small-business-growth-in-prince-edward-island.html

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

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-11-22T09:49:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/11/backgrounder.html

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

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-11-22T09:35:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/11/supporting-tourism-and-business-growth-in-prince-edward-island.html

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.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-11-21T12:45:47-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/11/new-infrastructure-for-peis-commercial-fisheries.html

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

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-11-13T12:38:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2024/11/the-government-of-canada-invests-over-61-million-in-prince-edward-island-small-craft-harbours.html

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.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2024-11-13T12:03:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2024/11/prince-edward-island-small-craft-harbours-budget-2024.html

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.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2024-11-13T12:03:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2024/11/government-of-canada-and-province-of-prince-edward-island-announce-funding-for-39-companies-to-help-improve-quality-productivity-and-sustainability.html

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).

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2024-11-13T08:38:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2024/11/government-of-canada-and-province-of-prince-edward-island-fund-projects-under-the-atlantic-fisheries-fund.html

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.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2024-11-13T08:37:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2024/11/share-your-thoughts--proposed-national-potato-wart-response-plan.html

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.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency2024-11-05T11:01:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/10/backgrounder-2024-road-construction-season-wraps-up-improving-safety-across-pei.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-10-30T13:00:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/10/2024-road-construction-season-wraps-up-improving-safety-across-pei.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-10-30T13:00:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/10/building-small-business-opportunity-in-prince-edward-island.html

West Prince Ventures is helping Island companies prepare for growth

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-10-25T10:57:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/10/new-stratford-event-space-to-welcome-visitors-and-residents.html

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

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-10-18T11:03:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-stratford-waterfront.html

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.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-10-17T13:03:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/10/federal-government-invests-to-prevent-and-reduce-veterans-homelessness-in-prince-edward-island.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-10-11T09:15:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/10/media-advisory-veteran-homelessness-program-announcement-in-summerside.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-10-10T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/10/supporting-clean-tech-innovation-in-first-nations-communities.html

Federal investment helps develop cleaner energy systems in Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-10-03T14:34:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2024/10/minister-macaulay-to-announce-investments-to-improve-the-long-term-sustainability-of-eastern-canadian-oilseeds-industry.html

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.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2024-10-03T10:17:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/09/investing-in-unforgettable-experiences-on-prince-edward-island-businesses-and-organizations-receive-federal-support-to-boost-tourism-activities.html

Businesses and organizations receive federal support to boost tourism activities

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-09-27T10:22:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/09/investing-in-unforgettable-experiences-on-prince-edward-island.html

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

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-09-27T10:19:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/news/2024/09/ministers-leblanc-and-anand-announce-trucking-pilot-to-improve-movement-of-goods.html

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

Intergovernmental Affairs2024-09-26T16:07:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/09/supporting-tourism-in-prince-edward-island.html

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.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-09-26T11:20:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/09/federal-government-and-partners-invest-in-prince-edward-islands-public-transportation.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-09-12T14:56:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/08/federal-government-transfers-9-million-through-the-canada-community-building-fund-to-prince-edward-island.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-08-19T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2024/08/the-government-of-prince-edward-island-and-the-government-of-canada-co-chair-the-canadian-council-of-fisheries-and-aquaculture-ministers-meetings.html

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.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2024-08-14T10:41:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/08/media-advisory.html

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.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-08-13T09:02:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/08/building-more-homes-faster-on-pei.html

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

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-08-01T14:12:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2024/07/agriculture-resiliency-program.html

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.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2024-07-31T15:36:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2024/07/new-program-to-assist-prince-edward-island-farmers-in-building-resiliency.html

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.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2024-07-31T15:29:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/07/minister-hutchings-to-announce-support-for-innovative-housing-solution.html

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

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-07-31T14:59:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2024/07/joint-statement--additional-detections-of-msx-in-prince-edward-island.html

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.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency2024-07-24T19:30:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2024/07/government-of-canada-and-mikmaq-nation-government-of-epekwitk-reach-agreement-to-establish-the-48th-national-park-in-canada.html

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)

Parks Canada2024-07-04T11:07:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2024/06/the-government-of-canada-and-the-mikmaq-epekwitnewaq-kapmntemuow-mikmaq-nation-government-of-pei-to-make-an-announcement-regarding-the-proposed-nat.html

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)

Parks Canada2024-06-26T13:00:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/06/federal-government-announces-funding-to-support-communities-in-new-brunswick-and-prince-edward-island-through-the-canada-community-building-fund.html

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.

Infrastructure Canada2024-06-21T09:32:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2024/06/new-insurance-program-to-help-grow-maritime-beef-sector.html

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.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2024-06-12T13:30:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/06/iconic-pei-tourism-operation-opens-2024-season-with-new-expansion.html

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

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-06-07T12:13:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/05/a-new-recreation-centre-is-coming-to-abegweit-first-nation.html

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.

Infrastructure Canada2024-05-24T12:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/05/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-scotchfort.html

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.

Infrastructure Canada2024-05-23T14:51:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/01/supporting-pei-youth-in-business.html

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.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-05-16T14:49:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/05/building-more-child-care-spaces-for-families-in-prince-edward-island.html

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.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-05-15T12:04:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2024/04/minister-petitpas-taylor-to-highlight-housing-measures-in-budget-2024-fairness-for-every-generation.html

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.

Veterans Affairs Canada2024-04-23T16:50:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/04/minister-hutchings-to-announce-support-for-affordable-housing.html

Minister Hutchings to announce support for affordable housing

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-04-03T09:49:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2024/03/canada-signs-29-million-bilateral-agreement-to-help-islanders-age-with-dignity.html

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).

Health Canada2024-03-26T10:15:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2024/03/governments-of-canada-and-prince-edward-island-to-make-an-important-health-care-announcement.html

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.

Health Canada2024-03-25T15:30:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/03/central-pei-businesses-modernize-expand-and-improve-efficiencies.html

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

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-22T10:03:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/03/backgrounder.html

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.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-22T09:56:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/03/central-pei-receives-federal-and-provincial-investments-to-strengthen-climate-comfort-centres.html

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

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-21T10:41:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/03/backgrounder-central-pei-receives-federal-and-provincial-investments-to-strengthen-climate-comfort-centres.html

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.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-21T10:32:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/03/funding-supports-sustainable-transformation-of-confederation-centre-of-the-arts.html

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.

Infrastructure Canada2024-03-13T08:30:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/03/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-charlottetown.html

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.

Infrastructure Canada2024-03-12T14:27:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/03/acoa-supports-sustainable-development-in-eastern-pei.html

Investments will help businesses and community organizations in the green transition

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-07T10:41:42-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/03/backgrounder-acoa-supports-sustainable-development-in-eastern-pei.html

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.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-07T10:39:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/03/supporting-all-stages-of-business-growth-in-peis-food-industry.html

Federal and provincial governments help companies through Food Island Partnership programming

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-03-01T10:54:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/02/federal-and-provincial-governments-invest-in-roads-improvement-in-prince-edward-island.html

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.

Infrastructure Canada2024-02-16T10:00:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/02/federal-and-provincial-governments-invest-in-roads-improvement-in-prince-edward-island.html

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.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-02-16T10:00:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2024/01/tremploy-to-celebrate-grand-opening.html

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.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2024-01-16T14:42:41-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/01/federal-investment-in-safe-active-transportation-and-a-transit-study-in-the-rural-municipality-of-wellington.html

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.

Infrastructure Canada2024-01-10T09:37:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2023/12/government-of-canada-freezes-toll-rates-for-2024-for-the-confederation-bridge.html

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.

Transport Canada2023-12-21T10:13:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/12/government-of-canada-investment-supports-growth-of-agri-food-sector-in-eastern-pei.html

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

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-12-21T09:02:47-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/12/backgrounder-government-of-canada-investment-supports-growth-of-agri-food-sector-in-eastern-pei.html

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

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-12-21T08:55:25-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2023/12/canada-signs-94-million-bilateral-agreement-with-prince-edward-island-to-improve-health-care-over-three-years.html

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.

Health Canada2023-12-19T12:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/12/prince-edward-island-to-achieve-10-a-day-regulated-child-care-two-years-ahead-of-national-target.html

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.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-12-15T11:22:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/12/minister-sudds-to-make-child-care-announcement-in-prince-edward-island.html

Minister Sudds to make child care announcement in Prince Edward Island

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-12-14T13:59:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/11/building-on-the-successes-of-pei-festivals-and-events.html

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

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-11-17T10:09:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2023/11/growing-year-round-tourism-in-prince-edward-island.html

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.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2023-11-16T12:22:56-05:00