There are three new municipalities in Prince Edward Island. The provincial cabinet met in Georgetown today (September 25) and approved recommendations from the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission to create the new municipalities of Three Rivers, North Shore, and Central...
A valid licence is required to work on equipment that contains a regulated or ozone-depleting substance such as heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, fire suppression, electronics cleaning, and solvents. A licence is valid for up to two years and must be renewed by October 31st of the second year after it is issued. All PEI licences will expire October 31, 2027. Click on the button below to purchase or renew your licence online. At the same time, you can also “Add a Reminder” to receive an automated email when it’s time to renew your licence. What do I need to become or remain a registered...
Jessica Francis can’t believe how much her quality of life has improved since she moved into her house on the Abegweit First Nation reserve in Scotchfort. She has lived there since November of 2021 with her partner Riley and their three-year-old daughter Claire. “Now I live a...
There is a dedicated Municipal Elections Website to direct you to forms and information for voters, candidates and election officials. (2018 but still relevant Municipal Elections Guidebook). See the Municipal By-Election Calendar. If you need election dates calculated for you...
The Government of PEI is creating three new programs to support landlords during the 2023 rental freeze. The Province is launching a Rental Unit Property Tax Subsidy to provide relief of provincial property taxes payable in 2023 which would decrease landlord property tax costs...
The role of the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Advisory Board is to regulate the construction and modification of all boilers and pressure vessels on PEI as outlined in the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act and its regulations. Who serves on the Board? Islanders who serve on the...
Islanders are invited to provide input to the provincial government’s proposed updates to regulations under the Municipal Government Act, in preparation for the 2026 municipal general elections. The Campaign Contributions and Election Expenses Bylaw Regulations and Municipal...
Honourable Rob Lantz Minister of Housing, Land and Communities Sullivan Building PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 Dear Minister Lantz, I am pleased to have you serve as the Minister of Housing, Land and Communities. On April 3, 2023, we were given a mandate by Islanders to...
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...
This is an online submission form for municipalities to file bylaws with the Minister responsible for Municipal Affairs. Multiple bylaws can be filed in one submission. Who submits municipal bylaws? The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), or their designate, submits bylaws to the Minister. When must a bylaw be filed? A bylaw must be filed after it has been adopted by Council. A bylaw must be read and approved at two separate council meetings held on different days before it can be adopted. What do I need to file a submission? An electronic version of the bylaw you are filing is required. You...