On Thursday, PC Leader Dennis King announced initiatives he says a re-elected PC government would take to support PEI’s primary industries. For the Agriculture sector, he says the PCs would:
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Continue to advocate for seed potato producers to get our seed potatoes back into domestic and international markets;
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Develop a land use plan that will ensure quality land remains available for agriculture;
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Expand mental health services for farmers;
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Support diversification of crops to more fully prepare for and take advantage of climate change;
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Provide assistance for housing supports to address workforce challenges.
He says the PCs would support Fisheries by:
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Rebuilding lost infrastructure and equipment from Hurricane Fiona;
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Promote and market Island products to new and existing markets;
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In partnership with the Fisherman’s Association provide funding to develop a made in PEI, for PEI e-log solution to comply with the mandate from DFO to have an electronic log system by 2024;
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Support the sector by establishing its own dredging service;
