Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement in reaction to the 2022-2023 Federal budget released today: “I would like to congratulate Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland for introducing the 2022-2023 federal...
You can apply for a restricted licence for work in a restricted area of electrical installations in PEI. You or the individual performing the work must be a registered technician for this licence to be issued. The licence authorizes the registered technician identified on the licence to perform the restricted electrical work indicated on the licence. You can also apply online for a Registered Technician’s License. For more information, refer to the Electrical Inspection Act and Code Regulations. Your Restricted Electrical Contractor’s Licence will expire on December 31st and must be renewed...
Upgraded firefighting equipment will soon be in the hands of over a thousand career and volunteer firefighters across Island communities. The Province will be providing a one-time grant of $350,000 to Island fire departments. Each of the 35 Island fire services will receive $10...
Islanders continue to be engaged by sharing their experience and knowledge while participating on provincial government agencies, boards and commissions. Last month, seven people were appointed or reappointment to four government boards. “We are grateful for all the contributions...
Cataract surgeries have been reinstated and fewer non-urgent surgeries are expected to be postponed this week at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Last week, Health PEI postponed all cataract surgeries and rescheduled some non-urgent surgeries and procedures to maintain bed capacity...
All PEI companies are required to re-register by May 3, 2023, in the new Online Corporate Business Names Registry as part of the annual return process. The new online system will improve services to Island businesses by: Simplifying the process for submitting and retrieving documents; Improving access to business information for efficient updating; and Allowing business owners to view and print documents in-house. How do I register my company in the new system? Your company annual return form will contain clear instructions and a transition key to facilitate a simple, secure transfer of your...
New regulations will support the safe operation of electric kick scooters on municipal roadways and active transportation pathways in Prince Edward Island. Regulatory changes to the Highway Traffic Act and Trails Act set the minimum age, maximum speed and other requirements for...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is reminding Islanders that safety should remain the top priority as Hurricane Fiona recovery continues. As temperatures continue to slowly go down, the Provincial Emergency Measures Organization is urging that all Islanders keep fire safety...
Islanders are being asked to provide comments and feedback to update the provincial guidelines for manure management in PEI’s agricultural industry. The Manure Management Guidelines will replace the current guidelines that were released in 1999. The review of the guidelines will...
Island residents, family and friends of the 2022 Team PEI delegation, along with the Province, will be cheering on young athletes at the upcoming Canada Summer Games. “These young Island athletes have worked incredibly hard to be the very best in their sport, and the opportunity...