The PEI Cleantech Academy, in collaboration with the Government of PEI, Holland College, University of Prince Edward Island, and Springboard Atlantic, is hosting the inaugural PEI Cleantech Innovative Collaborations event on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The event will start with a...
Within the next 60 days, the Province of Prince Edward Island will relocate the Community Outreach Centre operations to 15 Park Street and close the current centre on Euston Street. The City of Charlottetown has approved an application by the Department of Housing, Land and...
National Non-smoking Week, January 21 – 27, is a time to raise public awareness of the health effects of smoking and the support available for Islanders who want to quit. The province has launched a campaign called “What’s your Why?” The campaign recognizes Island residents who...
Do I need a permit to withdraw surface water for irrigation? Yes. A Water Withdrawal Permit is needed to withdraw surface water (from a stream, river or wetland) when the rate of withdrawal is more than 25 m 3/day. Filling a water truck tank for application of crop protectants or...
The Province of Prince Edward Island is dedicated to reducing financial barriers faced by Island students who go to post-secondary education. The Debt Reduction Grant program assists post-secondary graduates with their provincial student loan repayment and encourages graduates to...
As we approach Family Literacy Day on January 27, PEI Public Libraries are gearing up with a week of literary events encouraging families to come together and discover the joy of reading in fun and interactive ways. Libraries across the province will host a variety of family...
Stream flow data is available for a number of streams across the province. Stream flow data can be accessed from June through September, and is also available for download. What is this data used for? Those who hold a Water Withdrawal Permit for irrigation purposes can use a dashboard within the PEI Water Registry to confirm the water flow in Island streams, and to determine whether they may legally draw water for irrigation purposes. This information is also made available for members of the public who have an interest in stream flows in the province Instructions for Permit Holders The...
The Innovation Fund assists businesses to bring a new product, service, or process (“product”) to market by providing financial support for the costs to refine and commercialize an innovative product that has demonstrated potential for export market uptake. The Innovation Fund has two streams: The New Product stream can support the transition from a demonstrated beta/pilot/prototype product to the final stage refinements for scale-up and full commercial development of the product. The Product Diversification stream can support the adaptation of an existing product for a new market segment...
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM: 1-902-368-5700 During working hours to report an environmental emergency directly to the department. Evenings and Weekends: 1-800-565-1633 Note: The toll free number is for after-hours emergencies and rings through to the Canadian Coast Guard...