Any pesticide sold in Canada must be registered by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). When a pesticide is registered it is given a Pest Control Products Act number (or PCP number) that is unique to that product. Registered pesticides are also assigned to a...
If you would like to make a complaint under the French Language Services Act, you can use the online complaint form. Why would I make a complaint under the French Language Services Act? You can make a complaint under the French Language Services Act if a government institution subject to the Act has not complied with the obligations set out by the Act. Before making a complaint, please find out more about the complaints mechanism. What do I need to fill out the online complaint form? The online form has to be filled in one sitting. This means that before filling the form you should know: Your...
If you know someone who goes above and beyond to protect the environment, nominate them for a Prince Edward Island Environmental Award. Nominations are open for this year’s awards until May 1 in three categories: individual, organization, and school. To nominate someone, download...
A new funding formula will improve how Island watershed organizations receive provincial funding. Funding will now be distributed more fairly and predictably to the watershed groups – which work to protect and improve some of the Island’s most environmentally sensitive areas. The...
Recognizing that water is one of our province’s most precious resources, the provincial government has suspended any new development of bottled water until the Water Act has been introduced. “The province is committed to the protection of our water for future generations,”...
A new webpage and in-person consultation sessions will invite public feedback on new municipal legislation, says Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. “Work continues on the development of a new Municipal Government Act for Prince Edward Island. Today we...
2025 Envirothon: "Roots and Resiliency: Fostering Forest Stewardship in a Canopy of Change" Alberta, host of the 2025 NCF-Envirothon international competition, was chosen as the theme "Roots and Resiliency: Fostering Forest Stewardship in a Canopy of Change" as its Current...
There are two groups of people who buy e-bikes. “Those who are regular cyclists and just want a little boost to go further and be out longer and those who are looking for an alternate transportation method,” said Frank MacEachern. And he would know. Frank is the owner and...
Considering investing in the energy efficiency of your home? Take a few simple steps to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck. Step 1: Find an expert with a good reputation There are many great Island companies doing energy efficiency work. Some of these companies...
Natural processes (like post-tropical Storm Fiona) are part of forest renewal. Post-tropical storm Fiona impacted an estimated 25,000 hectares of forest, including many protected natural areas across Prince Edward Island that islanders and visitors use and enjoy for recreational...