What is a cull potato holding permit? A Potato Holding Permit is an official letter issued by a Regulatory Inspector with the Department of Agriculture. It authorizes the permit applicant to hold bulk potato tubers or potato debris on their property under specified conditions...
The Enriched Investment Tax Credit complements the existing PEI Corporate Investment Tax Credit of 10 per cent. The tax credit is applied to certain capital investments made by manufacturing and processing businesses. Who is eligible for Enriched Investment Tax Credit? To be an eligible applicant, a business must be located in Prince Edward Island and: be registered to do business and actively operating in Prince Edward Island; manufactures, processes, or develops goods or services primarily for export; operates within one of these strategic sectors: bioscience aerospace and defence advanced...
The availability of stable, high‑speed Internet infrastructure is critical for access to essential resources and public services, and to enable economic growth and diversification. The Prince Edward Island Broadband Fund (PEIBF) provides financial assistance to local PEI Internet service providers (ISPs), communities, and businesses for the installation of infrastructure for enhanced broadband services. Through this program, support is provided for increased service levels, improved access and consumer choice across the province with a focus on rural communities. Am I eligible? You may be...
Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Health met today to address a wide range of topics. Some of these included Primary Care, Mental Health and Addiction, Health Human Resources challenges and Public Health priorities, and next steps regarding Digital Health and Health Data...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement for Mi’kmaq History Month: "October is Mi’kmaq History Month, an opportunity for all Islanders to learn more about the history, culture and lived experiences of Mi’kmaq peoples on PEI. It is also an...
The Province of Prince Edward Island regulates the sale and use of domestic class lawn-care pesticides. What are the pesticides that homeowners can purchase and use? Lower Risk Domestic Class Pesticide There are 39 different active ingredients that are considered lower risk...
October is Women’s History Month, giving everyone the chance to learn more about, and celebrate, the many accomplishments of Island women throughout our Island’s rich history. This year’s theme Through Her Lens: Celebrating the Diversity of Women emphasizes the importance of...
What is a Fine Option Program? The Fine Option Program allows a youth the option of paying a fine, in part or whole, through the performance of Community Service Work. Community Service Work is volunteer hours performed for non-profit community organizations or municipalities...
The Trade Assistance helps your Prince Edward Island small business to explore new business opportunities by participating in coordinated outbound trade missions and trade shows focused on international exporting (in-market business to business missions, trade shows and...
October 1 is recognized as Treaty Day, to celebrate the ongoing relationship between the PEI Mi’kmaq and Island residents and the province’s commitment to advancing reconciliation. “Treaty Day is a momentous occasion for Islanders, a day to remember and reaffirm the promises made...