"Implement a new and enhanced aerospace and defence tax rebate program to make PEI a more attractive location for manufacturing and retrofitting" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Assess opportunities for the extension of the tax rebate program more broadly in the advanced manufacturing sector" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Increase funding to the PEI Chapter of the Aerospace and Defense Association of Atlantic Canada by 50% to bolster programming for PEI companies" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Work with Holland College and UPEI to explore enhancements to existing training as well new training programs that respond to the sector’s needs" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Ensuring that land limits are reviewed every five years under the Lands Protection Act to ensure they reflect current ownership levels and market conditions" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Expanding high school programming, including the Agriculture in the Classroom initiative, in order to expose students to the range of career opportunities that agriculture offers" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Developing a seasonal worker benefits program to serve as a recruitment incentive for Islander working in seasonal sector to expand their time in the labour market" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Accelerating on-farm climate adaptation and mitigation initiatives that leverage federal/provincial funding and increase adoption of proven practices" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Investing in water infrastructure in clusters where potato production is prevalent to help boost yields in years when rain is not adequate" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Implementing a farm renewable energy program that provides incentives to help farmers develop renewable power generation capacity with the opportunity to sell excess power back to Maritime Electric" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Developing a province-wide approach to agricultural land from a land-use planning perspective, given the importance of such land to the province as a whole" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Supporting farmers in accessing 3 Phase power by ensuring access to funding is included in any future Infrastructure Agreement between the Province and the federal government" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Make provincially-owned land available for organizations to operate community gardens" — With You. For You., 2023-03-24

"Promote local food products and support community based promotional campaigns for our products from land and sea" — With You. For You., 2023-03-24

"Support the agriculture sector by exploring controlled-environment farming and indoor farming through state-of-the-art greenhouses, tunnels, hydroponics and enhanced storage and refrigeration" — With You. For You., 2023-03-24

"Support green farming initiatives including expanding the solar program for farms and making three-phase power more widely available to rural businesses and farms that contribute to our primary industries" — With You. For You., 2023-03-24

"Protect and expand supply management, to ensure farmers are fairly compensated and able to cover production costs." — NDP Platform 2023, 2023-03-09

"Create jobs for workers, opportunities for farmers and sustainability for PEI agriculture with a new Regenerative Agricultural Network." — NDP Platform 2023, 2023-03-09

"Promote the development of carbon credit markets in agriculture and aquaculture, so we can pay farmers and fishers for sequestering carbon." — peigreens.ca backgrounder, 2023-03-20

"Review labour programs to improve worker retention during slower periods. This could include bridging programs, job sharing, advocating for changes to EI eligibility, and other initiatives." — peigreens.ca backgrounder, 2023-03-20

"Increase funding to the Agriculture Stewardship Program, Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) program, and other initiatives to help reduce emissions and environmental impacts (e.g. precision agriculture, planting hedgerows)." — peigreens.ca backgrounder, 2023-03-20

"Create an agri-voltaics demonstration project to explore the potential of combining farming with solar panels in the same field and create a new revenue stream for Island farmers." — peigreens.ca backgrounder, 2023-03-20

"In order for Islanders to have confidence that the Lands Protection Act is being properly enforced it is important for land ownership and purchases to be transparent. A Green Government will explore various avenues to increase transparency including:

● Releasing the report on the Brendel Farms land purchase.

● Giving IRAC the final decision on land purchases, instead of Cabinet, and increasing the transparency of IRAC’s decisions and investigations.

● Making the registry of deeds online and searchable.

● Introduce a Land Ownership Transparency Act, as was done in British Columbia." — peigreens.ca backgrounder, 2023-03-14

"Classify agricultural and forestry land as resource land to protect it from poorly planned development and keep farmland in production." — peigreens.ca backgrounder, 2023-03-20

"Developing a seasonal worker benefits program to serve as a recruitment incentive for Islander working in seasonal sector to expand their time in the labour market" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Create a Portable Health Benefits Program to provide health, dental, and medication insurance for workers who may not be employed full-time, year-round, or those facing barriers to insurance coverage like seasonal workers, contract employees, and gig economy workers." — peipc.ca, 2023-03-10

"Bringing in legislation to ensure that all workers, regardless of job, can qualify for benefits such as overtime, sick days and holidays." — NDP Platform 2023, 2023-03-09

"Standing up for gig and contract workers, holding companies responsible for the health and safety of employees hired through temp agencies." — NDP Platform 2023, 2023-03-09

"Explore ways to better protect gig workers." — 2023 Election Platform, 2023-03-23

"Working with the Federal Government to establish a Seasonal Seafood Workers Program, mirroring what is found in the agriculture sector to ensure long-term reliable labour for the industry" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Assessing live holding capacity and cold storage needs in the sector to support stronger prices when landings significantly increase beyond market demand." — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Supporting our aquaculture sector by working with federal partners to provide business risk management programs, including crop insurance, to provide assistance when a producer experiences a significant loss of product" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Developing a provincial framework that would enhance lobster marketing initiatives that would also engage our federal partners to advance the industry" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Increasing investment in programs that support young fishers such as the Future Fishers Program" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Revising the Fishers Low Interest Loan Program specifically supporting young fishers entering the sector by recognizing dramatic cost escalations over the last decade" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"In partnership with the Fiserhmans Association provide funding to develop a made-in-PEI, for PEI, e-log system to comply with the mandate from DFO to have an electronic log system by 2024" — With You. For You., 2023-03-24

"Promote local food products and support community based promotional campaigns for our products from land and sea" — With You. For You., 2023-03-24

"Establish a Grow, Feed and Buy PEI program to increase food security and local business growth – supporting local farmers, fishers, growers, wineries and breweries.

○ Grow PEI will help young farmers access land, and support farmers and processors to expand local food production.

○ Feed PEI will increase the use of PEI-grown and processed foods – including agricultural products and seafood – in hospitals, schools, and other government facilities.

○ Buy PEI will help local producers and processors market their products by re-establishing a strong, recognizable Buy PEI brand and supporting industry-led Buy PEI marketing activities." — NDP Platform 2023, 2023-03-09

"Promote the development of carbon credit markets in agriculture and aquaculture, so we can pay farmers and fishers for sequestering carbon." — peigreens.ca backgrounder, 2023-03-20

"Review labour programs to improve worker retention during slower periods. This could include bridging programs, job sharing, advocating for changes to EI eligibility, and other initiatives." — peigreens.ca backgrounder, 2023-03-20

"Increase funding supports for the adoption of clean technologies, alternate fuels for fishing vessels (e.g. electric, hydrogen), and reducing environmental impacts. These include the Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program (FACTAP) and Environmental Impact Reduction Strategy for Aquaculture and Marine Fisheries." — peigreens.ca backgrounder, 2023-03-20

"Revisiting PEI’s population growth strategy with a focus on recruiting, integrating, and retaining immigrants to the Island that match our workforce strategies" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Re-evaluating the provincial income tax model to better align with our Atlantic counterparts to ensure we are competitive in attracting labour to the Island" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Utilizing Finance PEI to ensure the business community has continued access to affordable capital and explore low interest loans programs for certain sectors as we navigate our way forward in a challenging interest rate environment." — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Improve the government procurement process to increase contracting of local companies and consider social, economic and environmental factors – such as good wages, local jobs and hiring a diverse workforce." — NDP Platform 2023, 2023-03-09

"Eliminate incorporation and name search fees for new business start-ups." — 2023 Election Platform, 2023-03-23

"Work to establish a Mi’kmaq-specific business equity fund for long-term projects that promote the prosperity and long-term well-being of First Nations communities in PEI." — 2023 Election Platform, 2023-03-23

"Offering low-interest loans and start-up grants to assist tourism operators in developing new products/services and/or refreshing existing offerings" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Developing a Tourism Management Internship Program to provide financial support to operators to access potential management staff" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Advocating to the federal government for EI policies which allow students to continue to work into the shoulder season without financial penalties" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Developing a seasonal worker benefits program to serve as a recruitment incentive for Islander working in seasonal sector to expand their time in the labour market" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Establish labour incentives to assist the tourism sector (TIAPEI) in staffing hard-to-fill positions, with a focus on the shoulder seasons" — With You. For You., 2023-03-24

"Create new interactive tourism products in rural PEI by working on sharing our history through tourism products such as the Confederation Trail" — With You. For You., 2023-03-24

"Provide $1 million in marketing funding to the Charlottetown Airport Authority to re-establish connections to key Canadian destinations, such as Ottawa, and work with regional carriers, such as Provincial Airlines (PAL Airlines), to open up new tourism markets in Atlantic Canada" — With You. For You., 2023-03-24

"Work with industry on reducing regulatory barriers to expand rental car availability" — With You. For You., 2023-03-24

"In cooperation with the federal government, provide shore-side power at the Charlottetown Port to attract more cruise ships, especially in the shoulder seasons" — With You. For You., 2023-03-24

"Create a new Culture Strategy for PEI and increase investment in culture."

"Integrate tourism objectives into Island-wide land use planning (protecting viewscapes, beach access, farmland, infrastructure, etc.)." — 2023 Election Platform, 2023-03-23

"Create a provincial museum in partnership with federal and community partners. This will not only be an attraction for tourists, but more importantly will help promote the preservation and development of Island culture, which is one of our greatest tourism assets." — 2023 Election Platform, 2023-03-23

"Enhancing exposure to trades and career-related training in our high schools in order to let students better understand the career opportunities that trades provide" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Modernizing the apprenticeship system on PEI to make it more affordable and convenient for both students and employers" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Developing a seasonal worker benefits program to serve as a recruitment incentive for Islander working in seasonal sector to expand their time in the labour market" — Healthcare First: An Action Plan for Islanders, 2023-03-22

"Expand vocational training opportunities in our education system to expose students to career options earlier and provide pathways for mentorship and training for young Islanders to express an interest in the construction industry." — peipc.ca, 2023-03-15

"Provide funding to expand training programs such as the ‘Discover Carpentry’ program to expose more Islanders to the construction industry and provide them with the necessary skills and knowledge to be employable in the industry" — peipc.ca, 2023-03-15

"Easing the restrictions qualified immigrant workers face in attaining the credentials to work on PEI." — NDP Platform 2023, 2023-03-09

"Working with trade unions to assist in the creation of trades colleges and training institutions, operated through trade unions." — NDP Platform 2023, 2023-03-09

"Encourage women in trades through increased funding to organizations such as the PEI Women’s Network and the Trade HERizons program." — NDP Platform 2023, 2023-03-09

"Support employers to provide experiential learning opportunities that are relevant to students’ area of study." — peigreens.ca backgrounder, 2023-03-09

"Convene a panel of employer and employee representatives from the construction industry to explore the creation of a wage grid for construction." — peigreens.ca backgrounder, 2023-03-09

"This is modeled on Manitoba’s Construction Wages Industry Act which sets out a wage grid for construction industry jobs; this provides transparency and promotes wage fairness in the sector, while also signaling the wages that are available to workers outside the province. Manitoba’s Act has been in place for decades and has the support of both industry and workers. Any changes to the grid are done in consultation with those parties. According to BuildForce Canada, Manitoba is one of the few Canadian provinces that expects to have more entrants to the construction sector than retirements over the next 6 years." — peigreens.ca backgrounder, 2023-03-09

"$10 Million Dollar Upskilling and Re-Skilling Fund to work with employers to create unique opportunities to get more people into the workforce through mentorship and training opportunities by working with sector champions" — peipc.ca, 2023-03-17

"Fund sector and industry groups to develop online training platforms for professional development, upskilling, and to allow for quicker onboarding of new graduates and employees into critical roles" — peipc.ca, 2023-03-17

"Support employers to provide experiential learning opportunities that are relevant to students’ area of study." — peigreens.ca backgrounder, 2023-03-09

"This would include a variety of measures, developed in consultation with industry, educational institutions, and labour groups. For example, a Green Government would make sure there is adequate support for Island workers looking to reskill or upskill, including at little or no cost. We would provide experiential learning opportunities on PEI that are relevant to students’ area of study which not only gives them relevant skills but increases their employability after graduation." — peigreens.ca backgrounder, 2023-03-09

"Promote unionization through education campaigns. Unionized workers tend to have better wages and benefits than non-unionized workers, and are an essential part of growing the middle class." — 2023 Election Platform, 2023-03-23