P.E.I. deficit brings pressure, not crisis, says credit ratings agency

Prince Edward Island's provincial flag flies on a flagpole in Ottawa, Monday, July 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

CHARLOTTETOWN - At least one credit rating agency deems Prince Edward Island's finances manageable, despite a recent budget that projects a record deficit.

Still, Morningstar DBRS says the 2026-27 budget suggests a weaker fiscal performance than previously estimated as the province spends more than it brings in.

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