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Grant-in-Lieu of Property Taxes Program

The purpose of the Grant-In-Lieu Taxes program is to provide limited financial support for approved non-profit organizations, community groups, or municipalities that are providing specified services in the community by forgiving (crediting) non-commercial provincial property taxes. Who is eligible? Non-profit organizations may be eligible for a Grant-in-Lieu of Property Taxes on the non-commercial portion of provincial real property taxes on properties they own or lease from the Province of PEI. A non-profit organization that is in direct competition with a commercial organization will not be...
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Prince Edward Island Arts Awards

As part of its Renewed Action Plan for Arts, Culture and Creative Industries in Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI is thrilled to administer an Arts Awards program that celebrates excellence and artistic merit across the province of PEI. The next edition of the PEI Arts Awards will take place in the fall of 2026. The nomination period will be open from July 20 to October 5, 2026. Award Categories Awards are presented in the following categories: The Leo Cheverie Cultural Connector of the Year Award: Celebrates an individual, group or organization from PEI whose role as a champion of the arts...
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Volunteer Food Safety Presentations

Are you a volunteer with a non-profit organization or service club? Your non-profit organization and/or service club is required to have at least one organizer or volunteer present during food preparation who has completed the Food Safety Training or has a Certificate of Attendance from the Volunteer Food Safety Presentation offered by Environmental Health. If you would like to attend this free presentation, submit your online registration below. Please note: May be cancelled if the minimum # of participants has not been reached. Upcoming Volunteer Food Safety Presentations: Date Course...
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Register for Power Engineer Examination

Once you have confirmed your eligibility to write a Power Engineer Exam, you can register and pay the fee for that exam using the online form below. If you need to confirm your eligibility, contact the Chairman of the Board of Examiners directly at 902-368-5280 or dwmccarthy@gov.pe.ca. When is the next exam? Exams are scheduled at Holland College Marine Training Center, 98 Water Street, Summerside or at Inspection Services, 31 Gordon Drive, Charlottetown. Exam dates for 2026 are: October 23, 2026 -Charlottetown Office – 31 Gordon Drive December 18, 2026 – Summerside - Holland College, Marine...
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PEI Arts Grants Funding

From left to right: Brieonna Locche, Leah Ellis and Lucy Farrell of Tunes and Tales. Photo: Andrew Lewis. The mandate of the PEI Arts Grants is to support, assist and encourage the arts community in the province. Funding is available to professional Prince Edward Island based artists through a peer-assessed grant application process. The Fall 2026 PEI Arts Grants call for applications will open on Monday, September 21 at 12 p.m. and close on Monday, October 19 at 4 p.m. What type of funding is available? The PEI Arts Grants program offers three types of grants to support the professional...
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Register for a Food Safety Course

Food premises operators in PEI can register online for food safety training. An Environmental Health Officer will present current information on food hygiene, preparing food safely and preventing food poisoning. The one-day workshop will be offered at various dates and locations throughout PEI. The food safety course is offered in English only. A copy of the participant guide booklet is available in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, French, or Punjabi. Am I required to take this training course? The Food Premises Regulations require that at least one employee be present in the food premises during...
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Tariff Working Capital Assistance Program

A financing program has been developed to provide working capital financing to assist Prince Edward Island businesses impacted by the new export tariffs implemented by the United States of America (the “Tariffs”), ensuring they can maintain operations, preserve jobs, and invest in alternative supply chain strategies. This new loan program will assist qualifying companies to maintain normal business operations during these unprecedented times. How much financing is available under this program? Eligible applicants can apply to receive a working capital loan of up to $500,000 with a fixed...
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Student Summer Employment Programs - Jobs for Youth & Post-Secondary Student Programs

PEI employers who hire students during summer may qualify for the employee wage subsidy offered through two separate student employment programs: Jobs for Youth Program This program supports students aged 15-29 working 8-12 weeks during summer and students must be returning to school in the Fall. Post-Secondary Student Program Supports full-time post-secondary students working a minimum of 12 to a maximum of 18 weeks during the summer. The exact number of weeks designated per placement will be based on factors such as but not limited to: position, wage, and the likelihood of opportunity for...
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Indigenous Arts Grants Program

Ribbon skirt created by Carolyn Sark. Photo: Jenene Wooldridge Kwe aq Pjila’si! Wula Indigenous Art Grants aq Indigenous Acquisition Programs kisitasik+pn klaman kisi muiwatisnu, mekite’tmnew, aq mnaqa ankaptmnew kisi-tasikl koqwe’l aq taqewey L’nu’k kisa’tu’tit Epekwitk. Menuwekeyek na ms+t mnikuewaq nemitmnew aq nutmnew L’nui’suti, ta’n wetapeksultijik L’nu’k, L’nuita’simk, aq tel-lukutijik ta’n eltu’tit kisi-taqnl. Melkikna’tasitew L’nuey aq ta’n telio’ltimk. L’nu’k ta’n l’tu’tit koqoey ta’n wikultijik Epekwitk pualujik piskwite’mnew wtuwisunmal wujit kitk programl klaman sntaq apoqnmasuti...
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Insurance Agent

Insurance Agent Licensing Any person who carries on the business of an insurance agent in Prince Edward Island must have a valid license (Certificate of Authority) issued by the Superintendent of Insurance under the Insurance Act. Effective January 4, 2022 please note that there were changes to the PEI Insurance Agent and Adjuster Licensing Process. Insurance Agent License Search You can check whether an insurance agent is licensed by going to the following link: Licensed Insurance Agents License Term An Insurance Agent License (Certificate of Authority) is valid for two years. Licenses can be...
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