Oyster Growers Income Stabilization Program The Oyster Growers Income Stabilization Program is designed to provide financial stability to eligible oyster growers who experience significant revenue declines due to the unforeseen, uncontrollable factors associated with MSX and/or...
Program Overview The internship is a one-year temporary job assignment, supplemented by various learning and development opportunities including workshops, networking, and more. The internship program is designed to support interns in growing their skills and knowledge of...
The Rent-to-Own Pilot Program gives Island residents with modest incomes who do not currently own a home the opportunity to “rent to own” an eligible home, up to a maximum value of $350,000 (including HST, if any). Eligible Islanders can submit applications to Finance PEI for the opportunity to take part in the Rent-to-Own Pilot Program. Eligibility For an applicant to be eligible for assistance, the following criteria must be met: Applicant does not currently own a home; Applicant will provide a formal written letter confirming that they have been declined by a recognized financial...
The Grow the Herd Pilot Program is designed to grow the beef cow population in the province and increase the number of beef cattle processed in PEI. The PEI livestock strategy was released in 2021 to address the decline in beef cattle numbers in the province. The strategy focuses...
The purpose of the commission is to regulate and oversee the harness racing industry throughout the maritime provinces. What is the function of the commission? The Commission may: (a) govern, regulate and supervise harness racing in all of its forms relevant and related to pari...
Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on Black History Month: "February is Black History Month. It’s an important chance for all Islanders to learn about, celebrate, and honour the achievements and contributions of Black people here...
The province’s J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery now produces 1.3 million trees a year. To make this happen, the nursery staff grow PEI seeds into ready-to-plant trees. Hailey Blacquiere, manager of production development says they only grow native tree species using seeds from a...
The PEI Social Housing Registry includes the number of Islanders eligible and awaiting placement for supported housing through the Family Housing Program or Seniors Supported Housing Program. Social Housing Registry County Seniors waiting for supported housing Individuals and...
Introduction The quantity and quality of feed offered to livestock has a significant impact on livestock productivity, growth and reproductive performance. In addition, feed cost remains the single largest variable cost associated with livestock production. Thus, a properly...
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...