The Prince Edward Island government is making it easier for Islanders to purchase their first home. Under the Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP), the provincial government will provide interest-free loans – worth up to 5 percent of the purchase price of an eligible property –...
The Government of PEI has adopted the Government of Canada’s Open Data principles based on the Sunlight Foundation's " Ten Principles for Opening up Government Information." 1. Completeness Datasets should be as complete as possible, reflecting the entirety of what is recorded...
A variety of GIS data and other geospatial services are available both for free and for-a-fee. Data that are available include community boundaries, aerial photographs, electoral districts, bridge structures and road networks, and an inventory of the Confederation Trail on PEI...
The Government of PEI is now accepting applications for those interested in joining the public service through internship opportunities. The Internship Program is designed to support a centralized, cohort approach to onboarding and development while also introducing new, diverse...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is announcing a new funding program to support the development of housing across PEI. The Residential Unit Development Incentive (RUDI) for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings provides financial support to encourage the development of newly...
A number of tax changes, including a tax credit for volunteer firefighters and ground search and rescue (GSAR) first responders will be introduced in the new year. The changes will be effective January 1, 2022 and include: increasing the firefighter tax credit from $500 to $1,000...
Residents of Savage Harbour are being asked to help choose a new name for their area and its bay as part of a provincial initiative to remove derogatory place names. The Government of Prince Edward Island launched the Geographic Naming and Renaming Program in response to a...
On October 17, 2018, the Government of Canada legalized recreational cannabis use for adults. The Government of Canada continues to regulate access to cannabis for medical purposes. The main laws and regulations that govern recreational and medically-authorized cannabis use are...
The purpose of the Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission is to regulate and oversee the harness racing industry throughout the maritime provinces. Who serves on the Commission? Two PEI commissioners serve on the Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission and are...
Public Tenders are issued in accordance with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). This agreement has reduced interprovincial trade barriers and increased procurement opportunities for suppliers and allows for joint purchasing for potential cost savings. PEI is participating...