What is stray livestock? Under the PEI Stray Livestock Act “livestock” means (i) cattle, horses, sheep, swine, goats, or (ii) animals of a class or type designated in the regulations as livestock. and defines stray, or at large, as livestock that is not under the direct or...
Clean-up efforts continue, as Province welcomes unprecedented amount of assistance in Hurricane Fiona recovery. Hundreds of support and clean-up crews made up of representatives from the Canadian Armed Forces, the Province of PEI, Ground Search and Rescue, Team Rubicon, the...
As our province prepares for Hurricane Fiona, Islanders are reminded they can report road issues such as washouts, flooding and downed trees or powerlines to Department of Transportation and Infrastructure dispatch offices. Dispatch offices in all three counties will be staffed...
The department of Social Development and Housing is pleased to release progress reports on the Community Needs Assessment on Emergency Shelters and the Needs Analysis of Housing Supports in Prince County. The Community Needs Assessment on Emergency Shelters was commissioned in...
Students, families, teachers and staff should plan for a near-normal return to school this year as K-12 public school starts on September 7, 2022. There have been 40 new frontline staff hired for this school year through a $2 million government investment into Island schools. The...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is providing a one-time subsidy to offset the increase in 2022 provincial residential tax due to the 2021 Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Property Tax Subsidy will be administered through the Provincial Taxation Office and will provide a one...
Indigenous peoples living in Prince Edward Island can now access more culturally appropriate supports when navigating the criminal justice system. To expand the existing services offered through the PEI Mi’kmaq Confederacy’s Indigenous Justice Program, the Province, with support...
Local artists are working collaboratively with Island teachers to enhance learning and engage students in new and creative ways. There are 14 projects happening Island wide during the 18th year of ArtsSmarts, a national initiative that blends everyday learning with the arts...
If an employer plans to provide housing for seasonal agricultural workers, the dwelling must be inspected prior to the workers arrival. In PEI, inspections are most often completed by an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) with Environmental Health. Inspections may also be completed by an approved third party. The dwelling must meet health and safety requirements prior to Service Canada processing the permit to hire seasonal agricultural workers. If your accommodation is ready, use the online form below to request an inspection. This form is also available to download in PDF format. What do I...
The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the Indigenous Relations Secretariat, is proud to announce two $1,000 John. J. Sark Memorial Scholarships for Indigenous students at Holland College. The scholarships are in addition to three $1,000 John. J. Sark Memorial...