The PEI government appointed the Land Matters Advisory Committee to engage the public in reviewing and updating land-related policies and legislation to reflect the current and future needs of the province. In PEI, two primary pieces of legislation govern land use and ownership...
The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) consists of a provincial sales tax of 10 per cent and a federal goods and services tax of 5 per cent for a combined rate of 15 per cent. It is collected from consumers at the point of sale. Information related to supplies subject to HST in PEI...
The legal age to purchase tobacco and vaping products/electronic smoking devices is 21 in Prince Edward Island. Retailers will be requesting to see ID as proof of age for any customer who appears to be under the age of 30. Tobacco Enforcement Officers are responsible for the...
Cardigan Consolidated School will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and become the province’s first net zero retrofitted school. A net zero energy (NZE) building means the total amount of energy used by the building on an annual basis is equal to the amount of renewable energy...
All non-profit organizations in PEI and municipal and provincial government departments and agencies in PEI can apply for Special Projects wage funding to create employment opportunities for unemployed Islanders who have difficulty securing employment. Is my organization eligible for funding? This program supports non-profit organizations and municipal and provincial government departments to hire unemployed Islanders who are at least 30 years of age who have or are about to exhaust their Employment Insurance benefits. Organizations can hire Islanders who are registered with the Provincial Job...
Today, Premier Dennis King released a memorandum sent to the Leader of the Official Opposition and the Leader of the Third Party requesting input into the upcoming Speech from the Throne and the 2023-2024 Operating Budget. This practice started in 2019 when King formed the first...
For the purposes of the solar rebate program, a “bona fide farmer” means: an individual who owns a farm and is actively engaged in farming, and earns at least $10,000 of the individual’s gross annual income from farming, or at least 25 per cent of the individual’s gross annual...
The rolling farmlands and captivating coastlines of Prince Edward Island are not only stunning, they also offer a unique culinary experience. There is always a good chance that the meal on your plate is made with Island grown or harvested ingredients. Buying local has never been...
After months of consultation and engagement with partners, stakeholders and Islanders, the Government of PEI has received the Fiona After-Action Review. An After-Action Review is a regular mechanism used in emergency management to examine how all levels of government and non...
Island residents and visitors are being reminded to properly dispose of garbage and keep Prince Edward Island beautiful, clean and litter free, as part of a new campaign. Prince Edward Island is known worldwide for its natural beauty, but litter can damage our ecosystems...