The Municipal Infrastructure Fund supports the extension of existing municipal central water or wastewater services, public roads, or sidewalks, so more property is available to develop housing. The fund will also help increase population in rural areas. Who should apply...
Municipal elections will be held across Prince Edward Island on November 5 and the results will be available online. Islanders can view the results as follows: - unofficial election results for Charlottetown, Summerside, Stratford and Cornwall will be posted by Elections PEI at...
Today, the Minister of Housing, Land and Communities, Steven Myers announced immediate actions in support of local municipal governments, resident engagement and the protection of land in PEI. This includes starting community engagement on a province-wide land-use plan for the...
The Province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on proposed changes to the Lands Protection Act. The Act regulates property rights, including limits on land ownership for individuals and corporations. The proposed amendments will strengthen landownership rules...
How do I properly remove and dispose a used oil tank? Failing to properly prepare an oil tank for disposal can result in an environmental damage, such as groundwater contamination or third party property damage. When a tank is no longer in use, the owner shall arrange a licensee...
Another 85 new housing units are being added to the PEI social housing inventory after purchases by the PEI Housing Corporation over the last 18 months. “We are working to address PEI’s housing challenges from all angles. Buying existing units is one way to grow the social...
This service allows municipalities, that have adopted an official plan and bylaws, to add or update planning decisions relating to their subdivisions and development applications. All planning decisions can be reviewed at PEI Planning Decisions. Once a decision has been made, appeals can be made for up to 21 days from the decision date to the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC). How can we get access to enter planning decisions? Authorized individual(s) from each municipality can receive access to add and update decisions. Contact Inspection Services at landsdivision@gov.pe.ca to...
Residents of Prince Edward Island are invited to submit their perspectives on proposed changes to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) regulations. In preparation for the upcoming municipal elections, Municipal Affairs has drafted updates to the code of conduct bylaws regulations...
Who needs an Elevator and Lifts Contractor's License? Any company that wishes to install, maintain, or alter an elevator or lift must first obtain an Elevator and Lifts Contractor's License. To get license, the company must have in it's employ an individual who holds an Elevators...
What is an election offence? An election offence is a violation of the rules in place that govern the election. An offence could be anything that violates the Municipal Government Act, your municipality’s Elections Bylaw, or your municipality’s Campaign Contributions and...