The purpose of the AccessAbility Advisory Council is to provide input, consultation and advice to the minister on issues affecting individuals with disabilities. Who serves on the council? Islanders who serve on the council are appointed from among individuals who apply through...
What are invasive plants, insects and diseases? The introduction of new species from one ecosystem into another is a process that has occurred countless times since life first arose on Earth. Some of these new species fit in where they can allowing the ecosystem to adapt over...
In a small, heavily settled place such as Prince Edward Island many plant and animal species can suffer from habitat loss, competition from new or invasive species and other factors. The Prince Edward Island Wildlife Conservation Act includes provisions for the protection of...
The Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program (PDFAP) is available to help individuals and families with costs to repair or replace uninsurable, essential basic property loss due to disasters. The program is also available to small businesses, not-for-profit organizations and municipal governments. This program is modelled after the federal program and other provincial disaster financial assistance programs. Refer to the provincial guidelines for details and information on eligibility. Municipalities have a separate application process and municipal officials can expect to receive...
The following facilities are licensed to provide supportive care services and nursing care services under the authority of the Community Care Facilities and Nursing Homes Board in accordance with Community Care Facilities and Nursing Homes Act, Regulations and Standards. Please...
This past year was an exciting year for PEI Public Library Services. The new Charlottetown Library Learning Centre opened, hours expanded at Kensington Heritage Library, the Library of Things collection grew significantly, and Islanders borrowed over a half million items from the...
Islanders are reminded that beginning this week, inflationary support payments stemming from the $58 million investment announced by the Province in October 2022 will be distributed to qualified individuals. The January 2023 Inflationary Support Payment is a provincially funded...
Island property owners and tenants, not-for-profit organizations, and small businesses impacted by Hurricane Fiona are invited to attend information sessions on the Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program (PDFAP). Anyone who would like to learn more about the PDFAP or...