The Municipal Government Act (MGA) raises the standards in good governance, financial accountability, administration, and service delivery while granting municipalities greater authority, flexibility, and discretion. The MGA came into effect on December 23, 2017. What...
Who can do electrical work in PEI? Only electrical contractors licensed to do work in PEI can apply for an electrical permit. Electrical permits are required for all electrical work on PEI. What are the types of electrical licenses? There are several types of licenses related to...
The role of the Building Standards Council is to advise the Minister on matters concerning the Provincial Building Code Act and regulations and to provide a liaison between the Minister and other persons or bodies interested in construction standards. Additionally, new draft...
Mandatory Code of Conduct Training Under the Municipal Government Act, Code of Conduct Regulations, all elected officials are required to complete Code of Conduct training within six months of being elected, re-elected, or appointed. Please contact Municipal Affairs at...
Effective March 31, 2024, the province adopted Tier 1 of the 2020 National Model Codes. Together, the Building Codes Act and corresponding Regulations reflect the administration and enforcement requirements of the Building Permit Process. The process to apply for a Building...
On October 17, 2018, the Government of Canada legalized recreational cannabis use for adults. The Government of Canada continues to regulate access to cannabis for medical purposes. The main laws and regulations that govern recreational and medically-authorized cannabis use are...
Your vehicle may be taken from you and stored for a period of time (impounded) if you are charged and/or convicted of certain motor vehicle offences or short term driver license suspensions. If your vehicle is impounded, all costs and charges for the care or storage of the...
The PEI Department of Agriculture in partnership with Agyle Intelligence, have developed a pesticide spray records app for you to use on your mobile device. Agyle Intelligence is a PEI based technology company focused on providing faster insights and paperless solutions for the...
Who can do electrical work in PEI? Only electrical contractors licensed to do work in PEI can apply for an electrical permit. Electrical permits are required for all electrical work on PEI. What is the fee for an electrical permit? The fee amount for an electrical permit depends...
Congratulations on being elected to municipal council. The following information will help you identify the next steps for you as an elected official and direct you to resources. Click here to download a new councillor presentation to give you an overview of roles and...