Building stronger communities across Prince Edward Island with federal Gas Tax Fund
(WorldNews Canada)

Investing in modern, efficient public infrastructure is key to promoting economic growth, strengthening the middle class and developing healthy sustainable communities. The Government of Canada has delivered the first of two $8.25 million annual installments of the federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) to Prince Edward Island. In total, the province will receive over $16.5 million this year through the fund. The GTF is a long-term, indexed source of funding that supports local infrastructure projects across the province each year. In Abrams Village, the GTF will support the construction of new sidewalks, storm drains and ditches to increase pedestrian safety. The Town of Souris plans to build a...