Pre-Budget Consultations for the 2025-2026 Operating Budget

Pre-budget consultations are now open, and this is your opportunity to get involved. The operating budget helps government manage resources, including people, programs and services, so that communities have the appropriate support and tools while being fiscally responsible. Engaging Islanders in conversations about their priorities will help ensure the 2025-26 operating budget moves us closer to a brighter, bolder, and better future for all.

How you can participate

Islanders are invited to get involved and share ideas on the direction for the upcoming budget:

• Complete the pre-budget consultation survey in English (link is external) or French (link is external) 
• Email your thoughts, ideas and possible solutions to budgetsubmissions@gov.pe.ca (link sends e-mail)
• Join one of the virtual, bilingual consultations on Zoom. Those on the call can listen and contribute their thoughts as part of the discussion and/or make a five-minute presentation to the Minister of Finance. Email budgetsubmissions@gov.pe.ca (link sends e-mail) to register; please inform us if you plan to present and if you will participate in French.
  • Zoom Dates
    October 10, 2024: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
    October 30, 2024: 11:30 pm – 1:00 pm

The deadline to complete the survey and provide submissions is November 15, 2024.

Submissions will be provided to the responsible department(s).

CSNPEI Toolkit for Participating in the PEI Pre-Budget Consultation

Interested in participating but not sure how? CSNPEI has prepared a toolkit to guide nonprofits through the consultation process, providing step-by step instructions, tips for creating effective submissions, and resources to support your participation.

Click on this link to access the guide; Toolkit for Nonprofit Organizations Participating in the PEI

CSNPEI Pre-Budget Submission 2025-26 Operating Budget

Click here to see an example; CSNPEI Pre-Budget Submission 2025-26

Key Recommendations:

1. Increase core operating funding for nonprofit organizations.
2. Implement multi-year funding agreements to provide financial stability and enable strategic planning.
3. Provide grants for staff development, leadership, and skills training to strengthen the workforce’s capabilities.
4. Provide grants for technology improvements to enhance nonprofit capacity.
5. Create a provincial volunteer recovery strategy in consultation with the nonprofit sector to address declining volunteerism.
6. Create a dedicated help desk or hotline to assist nonprofits in navigating regulatory and compliance requirements.
7. Create a “home in government” for the 1700 nonprofits in PEI.