On September 24, 2025 Statistics Canada published its preliminary provincial population estimates for July 1, 2025. As of July 1, 2025, Prince Edward Island’s population was estimated to be 182,657.
This section provides information on property tax credit programs available to eligible PEI property owners. What property tax credit programs are available? You may be eligible to apply for one or more of the following property tax credit programs: Provincial Tax Credit Program...
This section provides information for property owners on annual property tax bill charges. Under the Real Property Tax Act and Real Property Tax Act Regulations the Province provides a centralized collection system for property taxation. Annual property taxes and charges may...
This section provides information on the public registry of property ownership documents including legislative authority, registry offices and registration rates. What is the Registry of Deeds? Under the authority of the Registry Act, the Registrar of Deeds provides a public...
Labour Force Survey, January 2026 released February 6, 2026 Prince Edward Island Employment Unemployment Rate By Province (seasonally adjusted, in percentage) Month Can NL PE NS NB QC ON MB SK AB BC January 2026 6.5 9.2 7.6 6.9 6.7 5.2 7.3 6.3 5.3 6.4 6.1 December 2025 6.8 10.5 7...
Pre-Budget Consultations for the 2026-2027 Operating Budget Pre-budget consultations are now open; this is your opportunity to get involved. The operating budget guides how government manages resources, including people, programs, and services, to ensure communities have the supports and tools they need while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Engaging Islanders in conversations about their priorities will help shape the 2026-2027 operating budget and help move us closer to a brighter, bolder, and better future for all Islanders. PEI’s Economy Today The Island economy has proved resilient...
Every wholesale vendor who sells tobacco products in Prince Edward Island must file a Registered Wholesale Vendors’ Tobacco Return and remit the tobacco tax owing on a monthly basis.
Applicants requesting a refund for tobacco tax must state the reason(s) supporting their tax refund request.
This section provides general information on Real Property Transfer Tax including legislative authority, applicability, rate and payment requirements. What is Real Property Transfer Tax? The purchaser of real property on Prince Edward Island must file an Affidavit of Purchaser...