Background The AFCAC is mandated to provide advice to the Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs regarding the priorities of the Acadian and Francophone community of PEI. To do so, the committee regularly consults the community through an online survey, which is...
A path to a stronger, more sustainable and resilient province The 2016/2017 PEI Energy Strategy is based on recommendations from Dunsky Energy Consulting with considerable input from individuals, businesses and organizations who took part in the consultation process. Key Areas...
Since 1997, the Prince Edward Island Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division (FFW) has been mandated to produce a State of Wildlife Report every decade. The first report was delivered in 2012, and reported on trends and statuses between 1997 and 2007, and the 2020 report focused on...
Federal, provincial, and territorial energy and mining ministers met in Charlottetown from July 9 to 11, 2025, for the annual Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference (EMMC). The theme for the meeting was Securing the Future of Canada’s Energy and Mines Sectors, and was co-chaired...
The Province of PEI and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) have identified the forested landscape on PEI as one of twelve Priority Places for Species at Risk in Canada. The identification of Priority Places for Species at Risk is based on their significant biodiversity...
New grants of up to $100,000 per project are available to help develop emerging clean technologies through the Emerging Concepts and Technologies (ECT-PEI) Clean Technology Challenge. As the province works toward its net zero goals, researchers and entrepreneurs are invited to...
The Acadian and Francophone Community Advisory Committee (AFCAC) was founded in 1977 and is established under the French Language Services Act. What is the role of the AFCAC? The AFCAC plays an important role in the implementation of the French Language Services Act. The AFCAC...
As of July 1, 2019, shoppers and businesses of Prince Edward Island are encouraged to use reusable bags when shopping. The Plastic Bag Reduction Act came into effect July 1, 2019. The intent of the law is to reduce waste and environmental damage resulting from single-use checkout...
A new report shows most wild species in PEI are ranked as secure due in part to various provincial protection efforts. The State of Wildlife report contains data on wildlife from 2007 to 2020, providing benchmarks to inform future actions on habitat preservation, wildlife...
The French Language Services Act Annual Report is submitted by the Minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs to the Legislative Assembly each fiscal year.