Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island to partner to support tariff-impacted workers

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Zack Bell, Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning, will be in Charlottetown to announce funding to support workers in Prince Edward Island whose jobs have been directly or indirectly impacted by global tariffs.

The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario.

The ministers will be accompanied by Kent MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Cardigan.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement.

Please note that all details are subject to change.

Date:          Friday, April 24, 2026

Time:          1:00 p.m. ADT

Place:        The Construction Association of Prince Edward Island
                    Training Centre
                    40 Enman Crescent
                    Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Note for media:
To register, contact media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca with your name and media outlet.