Thompson supports expanding P.E.I.'s grain storage and shipping capacity — including creating a port (possibly Summerside) with local grain storage to load ships — and endorses continued growth of island grain elevators to reduce reliance on Halifax.

NewsDec 2, 2025

Robert Henderson supports exploring expansion of Prince Edward Island's grain storage and shipping capacity — including developing port facilities and possibly attracting a flour milling operation — to reduce reliance on Halifax for exporting Island grain.

NewsDec 2, 2025

Economy

Halifax elevator lease could cut PEI grain exports

P.E.I. denies funding for guaranteed basic income pilot

P.E.I. funds oyster industry disease relief

Audit of P.E.I.'s Affordable Housing Development Program

Canada-China deal removes tariffs on Canadian lobster exports

Caribou-Wood Islands ferry service cancellations

Ontario premier Doug Ford airs U.S. TV ad opposing tariffs

P.E.I. agrees $7.5M marketing partnership with NHL

P.E.I. cabinet focuses on finance and affordability

P.E.I. delays spring sitting due to $400M deficit

P.E.I. government warns of rising debt, unveils Burridge plan

P.E.I. launches micro-tower RFP with 2:1 rural deployment ratio

P.E.I. MLA Brad Trivers proposes rent hikes

P.E.I. MLA proposes rent law changes

P.E.I. PC leadership debate on cutting HST to 14%

P.E.I. seafood promotion to Asia at Expo Asia 2025

P.E.I. to repeal used-car sales tax

P.E.I. unveils $486M capital budget as part of a $1.6B plan

PEI urges renewal of Atlantic Fisheries Fund

Pilot funding for regional air service in the Maritimes

Prince Edward Island deficit doubles to $367.4M, auditor general warns

Proposal for a PEI–Nova Scotia fixed-link tunnel

Sudden spike in Confederation Bridge and ferry toll cuts

Workplace violence targeting P.E.I. school staff