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...
What is active transportation? Active transportation (AT) is defined as any self-propelled human form of transportation such as walking, running and cycling. It is designed to get people to a particular destination whether it is work, school or to the grocery store. It can be...
The Forestry Commission has presented government with the first comprehensive review of the biomass heating sector in PEI. As a first step to implementing the PEI Forestry Commission’s recommendations on biomass, the province will review and update its process for assessing...
The province is working to replant hurricane-damaged forests and expand forested land. $1 million in provincial funding for tree planting will be used to expand the J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery and work with community partners and landowners on tree planting. “Prince Edward...
A project is underway to identify farm practices that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions on Island farms. The Prince Edward Island Federation of Agriculture has signed an agreement with the provincial Department of Communities, Land and Environment to conduct the project...
When Will Brown takes over Circle H Farms from his grandfather, John Hayden, he will be the sixth generation to farm in Cherry Valley. With that future in mind, stewarding this land is of paramount importance. “Wildlife habitat and water quality should be two key priorities, not...
Government invites all Islanders to comment on the first draft of the proposed Water Act. Designed to protect the Island’s water resources and the ecosystems that support them, the draft legislation released today at Water Act was created after a thorough first round of...
The provincial government is providing $5 million to support 27 new active transportation projects in communities across Prince Edward Island. The Active Transportation Fund has supported projects that encourage more walking and biking since 2020, resulting in over 100 new active...