MOUNT STEWART, P.E.I. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelled to a public school in eastern Prince Edward Island Friday where he announced $7.1 million in federal support over three years for the Island’s school food program.
The money is from Ottawa’s $1-billion, five-year universal, national school food program that was promised during the 2021 election campaign and announced as part of the 2024 budget. P.E.I. is the fourth province to sign on to the program, joining Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba and Ontario.
Trudeau said the funding would add to the Island’s existing school food program providing thousands more breakfasts and snacks to students. The funding will also support food transportation and storage along with the acquisition of preparation equipment and result in an estimated 438,000 more meals served during the current school year.
Premier Dennis King joined the prime minister for the announcement in Mount Stewart and announced that his government would add $15 million on top of the federal three-year contribution.
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