prince edward island

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.


10:05AM
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King government should set sights on budget balance

Government debt interest payments in P.E.I. currently amount to $123 million annually.