The purpose of the Board is to ensure that the examinations being conducted for those seeking to become Land Surveyors are carried out within the regulations and standards outlined in the Land Surveyors Act. What is the function of the board? The Board, with the approval of the...
This report is the results from the PEI Animal Welfare Survey that was developed by the PEI Department of Agriculture and Land in in 2021 to understand public knowledge, attitudes and practices towards animal welfare and identify gaps in the animal welfare laws and polici
Input received from Islanders through the animal welfare survey has been compiled and released in a report today. The PEI Animal Welfare Survey Report contains valuable input from over 4,000 people and will help government better understand public knowledge, attitudes, and...
This Report presents information with respect to the performance of the initiatives the Department of Agriculture and Land established to address the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions on the agriculture industry, the food supply system and the provincial economy.
When you have diabetes, you may have low blood glucose (sugar) levels (hypoglycemia) or high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia) from time to time. What is low blood glucose? Low blood glucose, or hypoglycemia, occurs when the amount of glucose in your blood has dropped below...
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease in which your body is unable to produce insulin or properly use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Diabetes leads to high blood glucose levels, which can damage...
How can diabetes affect my eyes and eyesight? If you have high blood glucose (sugar), you may be at risk of developing eye or vision problems. What can I do to prevent eye problems? To avoid eye problems associated with diabetes, you should: manage your diabetes; monitor your...
Dental health is important, especially if you have diabetes. Poorly managed blood glucose (sugar) levels can lead to severe toothaches or other dental problems. What are the signs of dental problems with diabetes? Some signs of dental problems include: Tooth decay (cavities) –...
Nerve damage is a long-term complication of diabetes. If you have high blood glucose (sugar) levels over an extended period of time it can cause diabetic neuropathy (damage your nerves). What is neuropathy? There are two types of neuropathy: Peripheral – affects the feeling in...