• P.E.I. got cash to crack down on short-term rentals — but did it help boost the housing supply?

  Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
  Date: 2026-10-24 09:00:00.0
  Tags: [Prince Edward Island, Housing, Affordability, Tourism, Governance]

  Tourism P.E.I. utilized federal funding from the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund to establish an inspection unit targeting unlicenced short-term rentals across Prince Edward Island. During its first year of operations, the enforcement unit identified 242 illegal short-term rental operations, which represented 10 per cent of the province's licensed tourism accommodations. Of those identified operations, the provincial government reported that 164 have subsequently ceased operating or transitioned into long-term housing options. However, housing advocates and municipal officials note that determining whether these regulatory enforcement efforts have measurably boosted the available year-round housing supply remains inconclusive.

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• P.E.I. will not renew nearly $8M deal with the NHL

  Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
  Date: 2026-10-22 20:05:10.0
  Tags: [Prince Edward Island, Tourism, Economy, Governance]

  Prince Edward Island Tourism Minister Ernie Hudson announced that the province will not renew its three-year, $7.75 million tourism marketing partnership with the National Hockey League when the contract expires on December 31, 2026. Despite opposition criticism regarding costs and accountability, the government defended the deal by citing a commissioned report showing it reached over 8.5 million Canadians, brought 315,000 new visitors, and generated $95 million in visitor spending. The province stated that tourism marketing investments will continue at the same funding level next year through alternative strategies.

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• P.E.I.'s premier is 'outraged' about a for-profit health company. Its CEO says it can help

  Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
  Date: 2026-09-11 23:00:00.0
  Tags: [Prince Edward Island, Healthcare, Governance, Tourism]

  Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz directed the Department of Health and Wellness to review and halt operations of PEIDoctor.com, a private for-profit service operated by EndWell Management Inc. that charges international visitors and Quebec residents between $229 for virtual consultations and $900 or more for house calls. The company's CEO, Marius Croeser, defended the service by stating it operates outside public health hours and assists tourists who otherwise lack public insurance coverage on the island. Meanwhile, Opposition health critic Gord McNeilly criticized the government for allowing a two-tiered fee-for-service mechanism to emerge while local residents face severe difficulties accessing family physicians.

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• Provincial Government Announces Appointments and Reappointments to Marble Mountain Development Corporation

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-08 17:15:12.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Tourism, Governance]

  The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced new appointments and reappointments to the Board of Directors of the Marble Mountain Development Corporation, a Crown corporation operating the Marble Mountain Resort in Steady Brook. Charles Pender was appointed as Chairperson and Steve Moores as Deputy Chairperson, alongside board members Ronald Shelley, Victoria Young, Kevin Vincent, Catherine Targett, and Janice Webber, with the Deputy Ministers of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation and Finance serving as general member representatives. All appointments are for a three-year term under the administration of Minister Mike Goosney.

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• Premier Wakeham Announces Senior Appointment

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-01 15:50:59.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Tourism, Culture, Governance]

  Premier Tony Wakeham of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the appointment of Craig Foley as the Deputy Minister of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, effective September 28, 2026. Mr. Foley brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the provincial tourism sector, having previously served as the chief executive officer of Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador and as chair of the Provincial and Territorial Tourism Industry Associations. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Memorial University and an ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

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