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Invest $500K over two years in international recruitment for PEI's construction workforce
"Working with the Office of Immigration, the Construction Association of PEI, and local contractors, invest $500,000 over the next two years to build on the Trades Canada program to recruit new workers to join the construction workforce on Prince Edward Island through international recruitment missions" — peipc.ca, 2023-03-15
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Fund expanded training programmes for the construction industry
"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
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Expand in-school vocational training opportunities in the trades
"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
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Increase the Housing Challenge Fund by $50M to provide 2% financing for quick-start housing projects which add at least 250 units
"Increase the Housing Challenge Fund by $50 Million Dollars providing developers with 2% financing for quick-start housing projects which will add at least another 250 units to the housing inventory." — peipc.ca, 2023-03-15
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Reduce building permit wait time to a maximum of 30 days by year's-end
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Provide instant building permits during appointments for some types of building permits
"Introduce Instant Building Permits where permits can be instantly issued during an appointment with a multi-disciplinary team for straight-forward, routine building permits" — peipc.ca, 2023-03-15
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Provide a $25M fund to municipalities and regional development corporations to develop lots for Islanders to purchase and make modular builds on
"Provide $25 Million Infrastructure Fund to municipalities and regional development corporations to work with communities outside the capital area to develop construction-ready lots for Islanders to purchase and use for modular builds" — peipc.ca, 2023-03-15