What is an environmental records review? An environmental records review shares property information related to: incidents of property contamination (e.g. oil spills); presence of underground petroleum storage tanks; status of any environmental protection orders or environmental...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is transitioning its Beverage Container Program to an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model effective April 1, 2026, affecting deposits and refunds on cans, bottles and other beverage containers. Legislative Changes Government will...
After moving to PEI and leaving her New Brunswick family doctor and specialists behind, Jill McDougall had concerns about maintaining her health and navigating the health care system on PEI. While on the wait list to receive a family doctor, Jill’s NB specialists required follow...
For Mary MacDonald, smoking began as a social choice in her teenage years. She remembers her first puff in grade eight, perched on a neighbour’s shed, and by grade ten she was smoking regularly. Now, almost 50 years later, Mary’s able to look back with absolute clarity. “It was...
The Council of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses governs the affairs of the College. What is the function of the council? Section 7(2) of the Regulated Health Professions Act (the "RHPA") describes the duties of the council of a college as follows: to manage and conduct...
To oversee apprenticeship programs on PEI, and to provide insight towards further regulation of all apprenticeship activities. What is the function of the board? The role of this board is to assist the Lieutenant Governor in Council in: (a) prescribing the form of apprenticeship...
The Committee supports the government’s efforts to maintain formal communication and consultation with the Acadian and Francophone community (AFC) of PEI, and ensures that the needs and priorities of the AFC are considered in the delivery of services by government institutions...
Agroforestry Fact Sheet Series V1: Hedgerows for Field and Crop
What is a mammogram? A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast and it is the best screening tool to detect cancer early. Regular screening with mammography can find changes in the breast before they can be felt and increase your chances of long-term survival. How can I be part of the...
What is Paxlovid™? Paxlovid™ (nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) is an oral antiviral medication for some adults who have COVID-19 that are at higher risk of severe illness. Who is eligible to get Paxlovid™ in PEI? Not everyone who tests positive for COVID-19 would benefit from antiviral...