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REMINDER FROM CHIEF PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER - Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says Islanders should continue following public health guidance over the Easter weekend. Dr. Morrison recognized that many Islanders may be shopping in preparation for the long weekend. She cautioned Islanders to avoid crowding in line ups or inside stores, it is extremely important to practice physical distancing. She also reminded Islanders that there should be no social gatherings with those that we don’t live with. READ MORE HERE

Easter Bunny Cleared as Essential Service! Happy Easter!!!

The Province of PEI has declared the Easter Bunny as an Essential Service and has passed all the COVID-19 screening tests. Read article HERE View Dr. Morrison's video confirmation

NS - PEI Ferry Service OPENS Opening May 1st with many changes and screening processing put in place. Call Phone: 902.485.6580 Fax: 902.485.4394 Make a reservation HERE

SPRING FISHING SEASON - Delayed until at least June 1st To support public health efforts to contain and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the opening of the recreational fishing season on Prince Edward Island is being delayed until at least June 1, 2020. Read more HERE

Canadian Survey of Business Conditions - Please Complete!  Your Voice Matters   As COVID-19 continues to disrupt economies around the world, it is essential to have current data to fully understand the extent of the impact on businesses in Canada, and for making informed decisions in the weeks and months ahead. Many of our regional business and industry association partners have also launched surveys within their own markets. While we recognize the importance of regional based data, our collective focus must now turn to a comprehensive national data strategy. Read More HERE Take SURVEY HERE

Business Information for Advocacy and Program Support In our efforts to influence mitigation measures to support business during and following COVID-19 outbreak, it would be helpful to demonstrate impacts to government officials based on the number of businesses and their number of employees they have that the Chamber represents. Can you please tell us: Business Name: Business sector or type of business: Number of years in business: Number of employees you had before COVID-19:  Email your responses HERE

ADDITIONAL PROVINCIAL UPDATES: $750,000 COVID-19 Strategic Fund for Agriculture Enhancing the Farm Team Student Bursary Increased support for Farmers Talk Island Producers Helping Islanders initiative Province supports Agriculture and Trucking Industries