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Island ProsperityIntroduction A Message From the Premier A determined sense of unified provincial purpose is the dominant theme in governments new economic strategy Island Prosperity A Focus for ChangeAt its heart the strategy is all about Islanders and governments role in building a brighter and more prosperous future for us allAs a province Prince Edward Island has all the building blocks necessary to take a firm step toward a new and exciting future We are blessed with a hardworking energetic population which is intensely proud of our entire Island community We are surrounded by resources that much of the world can only envy And we are a full and sovereign member in the Canadian family one of the most successful countries in historyOur provinces destiny will be determined by the choices we make today We simply must take advantage of our place in the world in a way that will propel us forward to a new position on the national and global stagesIn brief the major goals of the plan over the next five years include A nationally recognized center of biotechnology excellence with 2000 employeesAn information technology sector that will be recognized for its innovative capacityContinued cultivation of our thriving aerospace industryIncreased emphasis on environmentallyfriendly energy sources Island Prosperity A Focus for Change is a very ambitious plan It sets forward a disciplined course of action that will offer new opportunities for Islanders and shift government to far more orderly and accountable decisions on economic investment and directionEvery element of Island Prosperity A Focus for Change is strengthened and supported by specific actions timetables and accountability measures The unprecedented level of transparency built into the strategy is vitally important because the plan envisions an investment of approximately $200million over the next five years Islanders deserve to know how that money will be spent and they willAs a province we can cast ourselves in a new and brighter light As a single community working together on big goals and new ideas Prince Edward Island is poised to begin a new and innovative chapter in a long distinguished and proud history The status quo is unacceptable because yesterdays path neglects our provinces advantages strengths and possibilitiesWe have the people we have the tools And now the work begins Premier Robert GhizSend Us Your FeedbackCurrent CompetitionsFunded ProjectsIsland Prosperity StrategyGeneral Program Information and Reference Documents ...