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February 11, 2021

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Canada supports the nation rebuilding efforts of Indigenous groups in Atlantic Canada to advance self-determination and reconciliation

The Government of Canada is rebuilding the nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown and government-to-government relationship with Indigenous peoples through supporting the right to self-determination. A key part of this work is through the Nation Rebuilding Program. Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that Canada has provided almost $1.8 million this fiscal year to five […]

February 11, 2021

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Government of Canada takes action to advance gender equality in Prince Edward Island

The COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis unlike any other. Women have been most affected, facing job losses and reduced hours, and assuming the majority of additional unpaid care work at home. Women’s organizations provide vital services to help women and girls across Canada be financially secure, free from violence, and able to participate fully in […]

February 3, 2021

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Training facility will help grow skilled workforce

Education and training are key to building and maintaining a healthy construction industry on Prince Edward Island. That’s why the Construction Association of Prince Edward Island (CAPEI) makes it a priority to offer quality training opportunities to grow and enhance the sector across PEI. Federal and provincial support for PEI’s construction industry has far-reaching benefits […]

January 12, 2021

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Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in COVID-19 resilience upgrades at Queen Elizabeth Hospital

The health and safety of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. Investments in Prince Edward Island’s infrastructure during this extraordinary time provide an opportunity to create jobs, economic growth, and make our communities more sustainable and resilient. Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Sean […]

January 11, 2021

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Fall Economic Statement 2020 Regional Breakdown: PEI

Pillars of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan by the Numbers Canada Emergency Business Account: as of December 1, 3,277 loans provided to businesses, worth a total of $131 million. Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance: as of December 1, 398 tenants, representing 3,083 employees, for a total funding of $3.27 million. Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: as […]

January 6, 2021

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Liberal Government Launches Canada’s Plan to Plant Two Billion Trees

Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown announced that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and our Liberal government have launched our plan to plant two billion trees over the next 10 years, with an investment of $3.16 billion. Meeting this commitment will help Canada address climate change by reducing carbon pollution and is a key part […]

December 16, 2020

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Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in school infrastructure to respond to COVID-19

The health and safety of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. That is why both governments are taking decisive action to help families, businesses and communities as they adapt to the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic and support the creation of good, middle class jobs. Today, the Honourable […]

December 11, 2020

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Emergency Community Support Fund at Work for PEI

In April 2020, the $350 million Emergency Community Support Fund was announced to help charities and non-profit organizations adapt their frontline services to better serve vulnerable Canadians during this pandemic. Since its launch in May, over 7,000 charitable and non-profit projects across Canada have been supported. The funding has helped organizations to adapt their services […]

November 30, 2020

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Protecting Jobs in Charlottetown – Veterans Affairs Canada

After the last election, I was asked to serve on the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. I jumped at the opportunity for obvious reasons. In the 1980’s a decision was made to locate the National Headquarters of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs in Charlottetown. When we consider the fact that no other Department is headquartered […]

November 9, 2020

3 min read

Canada and Prince Edward Island will provide sustainable transportation for Island students with purchase of new electric school buses

The health and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. But the COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than Canadians’ personal health. It is having a profound effect on the economy. That is why governments have been taking decisive action together to support families, businesses and communities, […]