A vibrant and professional film community creates opportunity for skilled workers from many disciplines, supports local businesses, and builds on existing tourism and cultural assets in the region. That is why the Government of Canada and the Province of PEI are investing in training and growth in the PEI film industry. April 18, 2018 - Government of PEI ... [Read More...]
Budget invests in supports to help Island youth
The Government of PEI's 2018-19 operating budget invests in supporting youth. Partnerships with Team Trucking, Team Seafood, Team Construction, and Harvest and Prosper will help Islanders find jobs and help companies fill high-demand vacancies. Plus, a new Rural Growth Initiative will provide $2.6 million to community groups to help attract people to rural areas. April 6, 2018 ... [Read More...]
New internships prepares graduates for Island careers
A new internship program will help prepare Island post-secondary graduates to be the future leaders of PEI. The six-month internship is for graduates in the fields of engineering, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), construction technology and management, and policy planning. April 17, 2018 - Government of PEI ... [Read More...]
Canadian Agricultural Partnership program details announced on PEI
Canadian farmers and food processors work hard to ensure that consumers in Canada and around the world have access to high-quality, and safe agricultural and food products. Agriculture is a backbone of the Prince Edward Island economy, representing the largest industry in 2016 with farm cash receipts equalling $487 million. April 12, 2018 - Government of PEI ... [Read More...]
PEI dairy processor cooperative to modernize plant
The dairy sector contributes $24 billion to the Canadian economy, including over $80 million in farm cash receipts from PEI. Amalgamated Dairies Ltd received up to $5.4 million to modernize its Summerside operation, helping the cooperative to reduce production costs, increase the volume of milk it buys from dairy producers and introduce new products in response to market ... [Read More...]