Prince Edward Island Finance News

A number of tax changes, including a tax credit for volunteer firefighters and ground search and rescue (GSAR) first responders will be introduced in the new year.

The changes will be effective January 1, 2022 and include: 

The modernization of PEI’s liquor laws and regulations is taking another step forward with recent changes to the province’s Liquor Control Act.

Changes made in the 2021 fall session of the Legislative Assembly come into effect December 18, 2021 and include:

Online submissions for pre-budget consultations open today for Islanders to share their input and ideas for the upcoming provincial 2022-23 operating budget.

This year again, all pre-budget consultations will take place virtually to adhere with public health and safety precautions.  Islanders can submit their input at Pre-Budget Consultations for the 2022-2023 Operating Budget until January 24, 2022.  

Islanders can provide their input to update the current Responsible Gambling Strategy through online submissions beginning today.

Today, Finance Minister Darlene Compton delivered the fall fiscal and economic update to inform Islanders of the financial state of the province and the economic outlook for 2022.
 

Today, the Province released all three volumes of Public Accounts which include the audited financial results for government from the 2020-2021 fiscal year, and shows a deficit of $5.6M.

Public Accounts is an annual financial summary and accountability report of the Government of Prince Edward Island, audited by the Auditor General.

Today Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Darlene Compton tabled government’s capital budget outlining $212 million in planned spending on vital infrastructure in 2022-2023 that will continue to build on commitments to support Islanders, now and in the future.

The Annual Statistical Review released today, provides an analysis of the province’s economic state, shows areas that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlights the resilience of PEI’s economy.

The 47th edition gathers data from provincial government departments, the private sector, and Statistics Canada to provide a socio-economic snapshot of PEI. 

The data shows that while the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on various sectors of PEI’s economy in 2020, there were some successes during a very difficult year, including:

Increased revenue from crown corporations and reduced expenses by government departments have improved the province's third-quarter fiscal position by $5 million.'Islanders expect and deserve a government that is fiscally responsible,' Premier and Finance and Energy Minister Wade MacLauchlan said. 'This update provides us with encouraging news that demonstrates how the budgetary restraint of our ministers and department staff is paying off and helping...

On Wednesday, March 25 2015, there will be a Core Government Internet/VPN Outage at the Sullivan Building Data Centre. This Internet outage is required for Aliant to perform scheduled maintenance. This outage will be scheduled for 10 minutes starting at 2:30 AM on March 25th.This outage will affect all connections to the Internet for Government Departments. Internet connections for Health and Education will not be affected.Items affected include:-...

A new electricity connection to the mainland, the largest and most important infrastructure project for Prince Edward Island since the Confederation Bridge, will ensure the province's future energy needs can be met and protect Islanders against the risk of volatile rate increases associated with the existing aging cables. Premier and Finance and Energy Minister Wade MacLauchlan today thanked the federal government for its contribution of $50 million...

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Saturday, March 21 is another opportunity to celebrate cultural diversity in our province, Premier and Finance and Energy Minister Wade MacLauchlan says.'Prince Edward Island welcomes any and all people who are willing to help enrich our Island community,' said the Premier, who is the minister responsible for the Public Service Commission. 'This coming Saturday and every day...

The Premier's Economic Forum will provide an overview of the Island economy and explore our current successes and future opportunities as a trading province.Date: Monday, March 16, 2015 (storm date Tuesday, March 17)Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.NEW LOCATION: Murchison Centre, 17 St. Pius X Avenue, Charlottetown (MAP)The event is open to the public, but please RSVP to bpchatfield@gov.pe.ca as space is limited. It will also be live streamed on the...

Prince Edward Island will be among the nation's economic growth leaders this year, positioning the province to set a new strategic path for continued growth, jobs and prosperity.In its report Provincial Outlook: Winter 2015, the Conference Board of Canada ranked Prince Edward Island first in Atlantic Canada and No. 4 among provinces in projected GDP growth, behind only British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario. At 2.6 per cent in 2015 and 2.5 per cent...

The dates of two pre-budget consultation sessions have changed from those originally announced.The roundtable sessions will run from 2 to 4 p.m. as follows: February 11, O'Leary (storm date of February 18); February 12, Summerside (storm date of February 20) French interpretation services available; February 13 (NEW DATE), Charlottetown (storm date of February 26); and February 19 (NEW DATE), Montague (storm date of February 25).Those wishing to...

A popular energy efficiency grant program was available longer and helped more Islanders than last year, Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan says.'We made changes to the Office of Energy Efficiency's grant program to make it as fair as possible,' Minister Sheridan said. 'This year the resources were better targeted at those most in need of assistance, allowing the program to stay in business longer and help more Islanders...

Islanders can offer their advice on the 2015-16 provincial budget during four roundtable sessions next month, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan. 'As we approach our goal of a balanced budget, we want to continue the discussion with Islanders on how to get there,' Minister Sheridan said. 'Should we spend more on some programs and services, and less on others? Should taxes be lower or higher, and which ones? Above all...

Updates to the Lands Protection Act will help to better balance the requirements of landowners on Prince Edward Island with the need to protect our limited land resources, Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan says.'The Lands Protection Act needed to be reinvigorated after more than 30 years, and Commissioner Horace Carver's recommendations showed us the way,' Minister Sheridan said. 'These amendments like the report that inspired...

The province experienced growth in several sectors of its economy and is on track to reach a balanced budget, Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan says. 'It is encouraging to see such a variety of industries experience banner years,' Minister Sheridan said. 'Our multi-year fiscal plan remains on track, and we remain committed to returning to a balanced budget.'Minister Sheridan today tabled the 2014 Fall Economic and Fiscal...

Health care facilities, schools, roads and bridges, and the province's information technology systems will benefit from $74.5 million in the 2015-16 Capital Budget, Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan says.'We are building on our accomplishments of our stimulus budget years that helped Prince Edward Island avoid the global recession,' said Minister Sheridan. 'This budget will ensure further improvements are made to schools...