Prince Edward Island Finance News

Bedeque and Central Bedeque are one step closer to amalgamation after electing their first unified council this week, Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan says.'These communities saw an opportunity to increase their population and enhance their financial standing by combining resources,' Minister Sheridan said. 'The province applauds the vision of community leaders, who saw they could make a brighter future for their residents...

Municipalities will elect councillors today, and results will be made available online as soon as they're available.As previously announced by Elections PEI, vote totals for council races in Charlottetown, Cornwall, Stratford, and Summerside can be found at www.electionspei.ca. Results from the remainder of the Island's towns and communities will be posted on www.municipalelectionspei.ca.Please remember to cast your vote or attend one of the special...

Islanders can be the change they wish to see in their local communities by voting in the November 3 municipal elections, Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan says.'Municipal councils are the level of government that is closest to Islanders, so it matters very much who's around those tables,' Minister Sheridan said. 'Your vote is your voice, so please remember to use it on November 3.'Nearly all Prince Edward Island municipalities...

The Government of Prince Edward Island website and all online services will be unavailable on Tuesday, October 28, between 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. for system maintenance. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Most Island municipalities are still accepting nominations for the November 3 council election, Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan says.'There's still time to file as a candidate for office in nearly 70 Prince Edward Island municipalities,' Minister Sheridan said. 'If you've considered running but just haven't made it official, now's the time to be the change you want to see in your community.'Monday, October 20 is the last...

Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan's work on the Hermanville/Clearspring wind development has earned him a place among Canada's Clean16 leaders in sustainability and clean capitalism, says Premier Robert Ghiz.'This award is well-deserved recognition for Minister Sheridan's strong leadership in expanding wind energy capacity in Prince Edward Island,' Premier Ghiz said. 'He partnered closely with industry and the community...

Running for office and voting in the November 3 municipal elections are two ways Islanders can be the change they wish to see in their community, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan.'Municipal councils are on the front lines of government because they make decisions that affect our lives every day,' the minister said. 'Consider putting your name forward for office or encourage someone you know to make a run and please...

Provincial and territorial ministers responsible for local government today renewed their commitment to work together to support viable and safe communities. The ministers meet annually to share information and ideas on key issues relating to municipalities and communities across Canada, and to learn from each other's experiences and successes. 'I am especially honoured to host our meeting this year', said Wes Sheridan, Prince Edward Island's Minister...

A certified professional accountant with an extensive background in federal, provincial, and municipal finance is Prince Edward Island's new comptroller, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan.'We are proud to have Gordon MacFadyen join our department in this critical role,' Minister Sheridan said. 'Gordon has more than 20 years' experience in budgeting and financial analysis in many facets of government, which will serve...

This year marks the 40th time the Annual Statistical Review has collected key data about Prince Edward Island's economy, population and social makeup, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan. 'Our government uses the Annual Statistical Review to make some important policy decisions,' said Minister Sheridan. 'It helps us determine how best to deliver programs and services to Islanders, when and where they need them.' The 2013...

The provincial government has endorsed the general direction of the Task Force report on land use policies and will develop an implementation plan, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan.'Land use in Prince Edward Island is an issue that affects the economy, the environment and the quality of life of all Islanders,' said Minister Sheridan. 'The provincial government will review the recommendations in detail, and while some...

The Hermanville/Clearspring wind development is up, running and meeting all expectations, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan.'We are proud that our province continues to develop its reputation as a world leader in producing electricity from the wind,' said Minister Sheridan at an Open House to officially launch the project. 'With the addition of this latest development, Prince Edward Island is now generating approximately...

The Hermanville/Clearspring wind development will open its doors to the public on June 19 for an 'open house,' says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan.'The Hermanville/Clearspring development has been meeting all of our expectations since it was commissioned in January, coming in slightly better than its $60 million dollar budget,' said Minister Sheridan. 'We want people to see, first-hand, how, with the addition of this...

The public is advised that difficulties are currently being experienced when accessing some provincial government associated websites such as PEI 2014 and 811. Government staff are working with the external service provider that provides domain name services to solve the problem. A number of other customers of this vendor have also been affected.In the interim, some sites are being directed to the main Government of Prince Edward Island website....

Legislation passed last week will ensure the Lands Protection Act is flexible and can respond appropriately to today's needs, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan. 'Commissioner Horace Carver made some solid recommendations in his report and now it's up to Government to put them into practice,' says Minister Sheridan. 'We have now taken the first steps to make the Act more responsive to the Island's landscape, now and...

All online services offered by the provincial government have been restored. Some were back up yesterday afternoon, with the rest fully functional by suppertime the same day. Some sites had been temporarily suspended to deal with an internet vulnerability associated with the Heartbleed Bug, which affected websites across the globe.These services were temporarily shut down to safeguard the integrity of information they held. During the suspension...

Budget 2014-2015 continues on our path to balance while making targeted investments to benefit Islanders, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan.'Our spending must be restrained in order to reach our fiscal goal for 2015-2016, but we have a responsibility to continue to make investments in programs and services that meet the evolving needs of Islanders,' said Minister Sheridan. 'The investments announced in this Budget reflect...

The federal budget was short on information, but contained some troubling themes that may have an impact on provincial finances, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan. 'While it is positive to see that the Federal Government has balanced its Budget, our concern is that in their attempt to find positive measures, they are finding the initiatives and the funding within provincial jurisdiction,' said Minister Sheridan. Following...

Government is moving steadily toward its fiscal targets and is looking for feedback from Islanders into the 2014-2015 provincial budget, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan. 'There are always great discussions at our pre-budget consultation roundtables,' said Minister Sheridan. 'We want to continue the conversation around the best ways to reach a balanced budget. Are we allocating funding to programs and services in a...

Almost 800 Islanders responded to an online survey conducted by the Task Force on Land Use Policy. 'We are extremely pleased with the response to the survey by so many people who have an interest in the future of land use in Prince Edward Island,' said Task Force Chair John Handrahan. 'The input we received will help us better understand public opinion on land use issues as we complete our report and its recommendations.' The top areas of concern...