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Prince Edward Island: Budget 2026–27

Holding the Helm into Deeper Deficit Seas

April 15, 2026
Laura Gu, Senior Economist • Kari Norman, Senior Economist

In line with most provinces that have announced their budgets, Prince Edward Island (PEI) anticipates a deterioration in its bottom line, with projected deficits deepening to $415M (3.5% of nominal GDP) in FY2027, before narrowing slightly to $338M (2.6%) by FY2029. The deterioration in the bottom line is in part a result of slower revenue growth and elevated spending. While the province anticipates some improvement toward the outer years of the forecast, the updated outlook implies a materially weaker bottom line than previously expected.

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