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The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island continue to invest in local infrastructure during this unprecedented time to meet the needs of communities across the province, enhance quality of life, and support economic recovery from COVID-19.  Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable James Aylward, […]

No Canadian should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. One in five households reported a family member who, in the past year, had not taken a prescribed medicine due to its cost. That’s why, today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Ernie […]

Regional air transportation is crucial to local economic growth, the movement of goods and the connectivity of Canadians across the country. The pandemic has had major impacts on regional air transportation ecosystems, affecting communities and local businesses from coast to coast to coast. The Government of Canada’s Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI), launched in March 2021, […]

Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19; on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, Canada and Prince Edward Island are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investment. That is why governments have been taking decisive action […]

The health and safety of all Canadians are top priorities for the Government of Canada. Communities across the country are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, and need immediate assistance to ensure their public infrastructure is safe and reliable. That is why the Government of Canada is taking decisive action to support communities and […]

When the global pandemic hit, tourism came to a screeching halt as public safety measures kept most Canadians home and borders closed to international tourists. Now that vaccination efforts are paying off and declining case rates are allowing the easing of restrictions, tourism businesses and organizations can look to the future.   The Minister of […]

Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and all parents should have the ability to build both a family and career. Yet, too many families across Canada lack access to affordable, inclusive, and high-quality child care. The global COVID-19 pandemic has also made it clear that without access to child care, too many […]

The Government of Canada is continuing to strengthen seniors’ financial security and improve their quality of life. We are making retirement more affordable for Canadians after a lifetime of hard work. Stronger income security The Liberal government has strengthened Canada’s public pension system. We’re improving the retirement income security of Canadians later in life: To […]

Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Thanks to investments made by the Government of Canada, residents of Charlottetown now have access to more stable rental housing options. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), alongside […]

A major infrastructure investment by the federal government will result in an enhanced patron experience, and better systems for staff at Confederation Centre of the Arts. The $1.707 million investment from ACOA, Canadian Heritage and the Centre supports major facility upgrades including new track lighting and a new elevator in the gallery, new IT hardware […]