Congratulations on being elected to municipal council. The following information will help you identify the next steps for you as an elected official and direct you to resources. Click here to download a new councillor presentation to give you an overview of roles and...
A permit is needed to install or alter any boiler or pressure vessel, which is not housed in a private residence, for any of the following: Power (usually steam) boilers above 10 kw (34,152 BTUs) operating at 103 kPa (15 psi) or above, Heating (hot water or biomass) boilers above 20 kw (68,304 BTUs) operating at 201 kPa (30 psi) or above, or Pressure vessels with an internal diameter of more than 152.4 mm (6 inches) operating at 103 kPa (15 psi) or above. A permit is not required to install or alter a boiler or pressure vessel that is not under pressure or is vented to the atmosphere. Am I...
Who can do electrical work in PEI? Only electrical contractors licensed to do work in PEI can apply for an electrical permit. Electrical permits are required for all electrical work on PEI. What is the fee for an electrical permit? The fee amount for an electrical permit depends...
Who can do electrical work in PEI? Only electrical contractors licensed to do work in PEI can apply for an electrical permit. Electrical permits are required for all electrical work on PEI. What are the types of electrical licenses? There are several types of licenses related to...
Before an electrical product or piece of electrical equipment is used, sold, displayed or advertised for sale in Prince Edward Island, it must be approved by an accredited certification or evaluation agency. The item must carry the official mark or label of the agency which...
Housing challenges are escalating across Atlantic Canada, and advancing solutions to these challenges was the focus of yesterday’s meeting of the region's housing ministers. The Atlantic Provincial Ministers remain eager to collaborate closely with the federal government to...
The federal government has transferred $9 million to Prince Edward Island under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities. This is...
This fall, the Prince Edward Island Housing Corporation (PEIHC) will seek community input about the future redevelopment of the former Charlottetown Curling Club property at 241 Euston Street. A tender was issued today to demolish the current building and that work is expected to...
Recent changes to the provincial subdivision and development regulations allow for greater density in rural subdivisions across PEI. The changes under the Planning Act will raise the threshold for the requirement of dedicated open space in a subdivision. Open space refers to...
As agriculture continues to drive local economies across Prince Edward Island, Government is making beneficial changes to allow for extended research that will help grow the industry, build resilience, and lead efforts to improve industry's environmental footprint. The Province...