What is the function of the committee? Community Health Engagement Committees (CHECs) shall provide a mechanism for local and regional input to the Minister of Health and Wellness and HPEI with respect to health services and health policy. The duties of the Community Health...
For general information about interjurisdictional support, please refer to the Child Support from Out of Province page. Before you complete any court forms, call a Child Support Guidelines Officer at (902) 368-6220 to make sure you have selected the right forms. Child Support...
The provincial government is providing $5 million to support 27 new active transportation projects in communities across Prince Edward Island. The Active Transportation Fund has supported projects that encourage more walking and biking since 2020, resulting in over 100 new active...
Under the Employment Standards Act, an employer must tell an employee in writing that he/she will fire or suspend or lay off that employee. This is called giving notice. “Notice” is the letter telling the employee that he/she will no longer work for the employer after a given...
Island business, organizations, academic institutions and communities developing clean technology may be eligible for funding through the Cleantech Research and Innovation Fund (CRIF). CRIF will provide up to $500,000 for research and development of a product, service or process that achieves any of the following CRIF program pillars: Reduce negative environmental impact by significantly improving energy efficiency and switching fuel sources; Sustainably enhance grid resiliency; Develop sustainable use of resources; Create non-emitting and/or renewable energy; or Enhance environmental...
Web Presence Assistance provides a non-repayable contribution to Prince Edward Island businesses and local not-for-profits to assist with the creation of an online presence or to upgrade an existing website to include e-commerce. The purpose of Web Presence Assistance is to help Island businesses and not-for-profits increase business by creating a website to establish an online presence, reach customers and increase sales. Who is eligible for Web Presence Assistance? To be an eligible applicant, a business or a local not-for-profit organization must be located in Prince Edward Island and: not...
You must have a licence to operate a food premises or to prepare and/or serve food to the public at any location - a super market, canteen, farmer’s market, craft fair, special/fundraising event, or home-based food/catering service, etc. Your food premises licence will expire on March 31 and must be renewed each year. Exemptions: As of October 17, 2024, food preparation areas in private residences where low-risk food is prepared and packaged for sale at farmers markets and/or special events are no longer required to have a licence. High-risk food must be prepared in a licensed food premises -...
You will need an activity permit if you wish to conduct work in a watercourse, wetland or 15 m buffer zone on or near your property. Unauthorized changes made to a watercourse, wetland or buffer zone may result in damage to the environment, water quality, infrastructure and property. What kind of activities can be done in or around a watercourse, wetland, or buffer zone, and how much do they cost? Boardwalk construction in a buffer zone - $50 Boardwalk construction in a wetland or sand dune - $100 Boat launch or shoreline access - $100 Dam or impoundment maintenance - $100 Dredging - $100...
This guide outlines some useful resources for researching an historic home or building in Prince Edward Island. Each source has been annotated providing geographical areas, dates of material, and the type of information included. It includes printed materials on the styles and...