Despite population growth, Prince Edward Island has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions the past three years in a row. The latest Minister’s Report on Climate Change provides a comprehensive update on government-wide progress toward provincial climate targets and efforts to...
The PEI government is offering to plant trees for private landowners through the PEI - 2 Billion Trees program (2BT). Trees may be planted on private land, retired farmland, and small parcels of land near streams and rivers across PEI. Landowners interested in having trees planted on their property may register their request with the Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division beginning this year. PEI-2BT applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis. How do I request planting on my property? The online application available below offers three options under the PEI-2BT program: one...
PEI’s minister responsible for forestry has extended the fire closure order that bans all fires in the province, including campfires, until September 22 or further notice. Campfires and bonfires are banned, including fires on private property and at provincial parks and...
What are the fees for the fishing licence? Fees vary. Find a list of current fees at Angling Resources and Information Centre. Angling licences include the Wildlife Conservation Fund (WCF) fee. Is there other information I need to consider? If new regulations and restrictions are issued they will be available in the 2025 Angling Summary (19MB). NEW! Please note that active Canadian Forces members and Canadian Forces veterans may be asked for proof of status in conjunction with their complimentary angling licence, which includes the Wildlife Conservation Fund fee. How long will it take to get...
With active forest fires in other Canadian provinces, the provincial Forests, Fish and Wildlife division is reminding Islanders that PEI’s wildfire risk season runs from March 15 to November 15 each year. Residents planning on burning brush outdoors must check for burning...
The province has approved regulations under the Highway Traffic Act so that electric vehicle parking and charging stations can be clearly marked and more visible to Islanders. The new signage regulations are a positive step in providing Islanders with clarity around where...
Islanders looking to save energy and money are taking advantage of the PEI government’s new Instant Savings Program and replacing everything from light bulbs to refrigerators with new energy-efficient models. Until November 10, Islanders will be eligible for instant rebates in...
The Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat supports the provincial government on matters related to the Acadian and Francophone community of Prince Edward Island. The Secretariat advises the government on the provision of programs and services in French in order to align...
Licensed Well Contractors are required to submit all well logs of newly drilled wells to the provincial government. In order to submit logs, the drilling contractor must sign-in (below) and enter all information into the online webform. This service is only available to licensed well drillers employed by companies servicing Prince Edward Island. How do I get access to input new wells in the system? Only licensed well drillers can get access to input new well logs. If you have a license and are employed by a company that has a Well Contractor’s License, email or call the contact person to get...
Contaminated Site Registry Contaminated properties that exceed regulatory limits may be designated as a contaminated site on the Contaminated Sites Registry. View all contaminated sites on PEI on the Contaminated Sites Map. To find a contaminated property in the online...