u/Dry-Squirrel2652

Interesting read on the structural issues behind PEI's Budget 2026. The main takeaway is that while the feds pre-funded the CPP for aging Boomers, the provinces (including PEI) never did the same for healthcare.

60% of the new medical spending is for the 21% of Islanders over age 65.

Debt servicing costs rose by $269M

Housing and post-secondary funding are stagnant or cut.