prince edward island

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Middle-income tax rates in P.E.I. higher than in other provinces

The provincial income tax bill in P.E.I. is twice as large as the bill for someone earning the same amount in B.C.


10:06AM
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P.E.I. should follow New Brunswick’s lead on fiscal policy

During Premier King’s tenure, spending has grown on average by more than 9 per cent annually in P.E.I.


8:32AM
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P.E.I. government should reduce spending to avoid fiscal risks

The Maritime provinces receive a larger share of their revenue from federal transfers than any other province.


8:58AM
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P.E.I. starved for private-sector investment

The province's level of private-sector investment per worker was the second-lowest in Canada.


4:30AM
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P.E.I. demonstrates value of standardized testing in schools
The province's students, who used to score at the bottom, now score at the Canadian average.

8:29AM
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P.E.I. government fails to rein in runaway spending
The province's per-person spending will increase from $15,022 before the pandemic to $15,738 by 2024/25.

12:28PM
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The evidence is clear—P.E.I. must balance its budget

The province's net debt will top $2.6 billion, which breaks down to $16,285 per Islander.


2:09PM
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P.E.I. budget misses mark with government spending increase

The provincial government projects a $112 million operating deficit this year.