The province has extended the Rental Unit Property Tax Subsidy to help support landlords cover their increased costs without raising rents for Islanders. Since launching in January, 1,017 properties have been approved for the subsidy. “We do not want to see Islanders having to...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement for Black History Month: “February is Black History Month. It is an opportunity to learn about, celebrate and honour the achievements and contributions of Black people throughout our shared history...
The Environment tax is applied to any new tires sold in PEI, including spare-use tires. The PEI auto dealer or tire retailer will add the tax to the tires when you purchase a new vehicle, a used vehicle outfitted with new tires, or new tires for a vehicle you currently own or...
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...
The Government of Prince Edward Island has signed a historic agreement with the Chiefs of Abegweit First Nation and Lennox Island First Nation for a housing project in Hillsborough Park, Charlottetown. The agreement will provide land and opportunities to address the housing needs...
Four Island community organizations will receive funding from the provincial government through the Anti-Racism Grant initiative. The funding will be used to help address racism on Prince Edward Island through projects and workshops focusing on the experiences of racialized and...
Today, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque and the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, announced a joint investment of more than $7 million to support two active transportation infrastructure projects that span across Prince...
The Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) entered into force in 2017 and was updated in September 2020 to include Annex 309 related to non-discriminatory access to Electricity Transmission services. Chapter 10 (Dispute Resolution) of the CFTA allows for the establishment of a...
May 5 is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). It is a day to bring awareness and to recognize and honour the lost lives of Indigenous women and girls. “Today we reflect on and honour the lives of Indigenous women, girls and...
The PEI Emergency Measures Organization offers emergency management training for individuals and groups who may be called upon to respond to an emergency in their community. One-day and multi-day courses scheduled throughout the year cover topics such as basic emergency...