The environmental protection order on shoreline development prohibits new development in the buffer zone and associated erosion control activities in the watercourse and/or wetland boundary.
The Government of Prince Edward Island is delivering a property tax initiative that will provide a one-time subsidy to offset the 2023 property tax increase and further support Islanders with the cost of living. Similar to the 2022 property tax initiative, the 2023 Property Tax...
Prince Edward Island is actively participating in international efforts to combat climate change. The Province’s five-year Climate Change Action Plan provides a framework for both adapting to climate changes and to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These efforts include working...
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...
Gasoline tax is charged on all purchases of gasoline and diesel oil used in motor vehicles and on aviation fuel designated for use in aircraft. It is included in the pump price of fuel as set by the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC). Under the Gasoline Tax Act and...
Tobacco tax is added to the cost of tobacco products purchased in PEI, including cigarettes, cigars, tobacco sticks and fine-cut tobacco. Retailers pay the tax to the manufacturer or wholesaler and are reimbursed when they collect the tax from the consumer. All tobacco...
Fuel wholesalers and sellers of certain fuel products in PEI must register as an agent to collect carbon levy on fuel sales. You need to apply for registration through Taxation and Property Records Division if you sell fuel in PEI as follows: Wholesale, licensed under IRAC...
The public is invited to take part in a community engagement session hosted by the PEI Department of Health and Wellness and the Community Harm Reduction Steering Committee on February 8 to discuss the Overdose Prevention Site located at 33 Belmont Street, Charlottetown. "A...
A new forestry commission will help review the Island’s forest policy and legislation. “As we work to implement all the recommendations of the emergency forestry task force in the wake of Hurricane Fiona, our new forestry commission will help us with long term planning to...
A copy of a letter outlining government's response to the recommendations of the Emergency Forestry Task Force.