Provincial Forests are public lands that are managed to provide high quality wood and non-timber forest products as well as to provide opportunities for recreation, education focused on land owners, the public and youth, public access and long term forest research. Provincial...
Road Cameras Six road cameras are located in rural communities across PEI to show current road conditions. Each camera is linked to the PEI 511 website, which provides free traveller information by phone, mobile or computer. Confederation Bridge Web Cam This camera is situated on...
A development permit specifies how land will be used, how the structure is located on the land, how the structure is to be serviced for water and sewer and highway access, as well as, any potential impacts from proposed development or construction. It ensures that any projects are done in accordance with the provincial Planning Act. This includes information on setbacks, or the minimum distance a structure or sewage disposal system must be set back from adjacent property boundaries, roadways, bodies of water, or other protected areas. Refer to the Development/Sewage Disposal Systems Setbacks...
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On September 24, 2025 Statistics Canada published its preliminary provincial population estimates for July 1, 2025. As of July 1, 2025, Prince Edward Island’s population was estimated to be 182,657.
Housing Progress Report: PEI Housing Strategy 2024-2029 (September 11, 2025) Progress Report: Housing Action Plan 2018-2023 (October 13, 2023) Progress Report: Housing Action Plan 2018-2023 (August 27, 2021) Progress Report: Housing Action Plan 2018-2023 (Feb 13, 2020) 2025...