Historic legislation marks the beginning of a new era for local governments in Prince Edward Island. Introduced in the legislature today, the Municipal Government Act modernizes the province’s approach to local governance by establishing consistent rules and procedures for all...
As Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island faces a number of unique environmental challenges. The Island has the highest population density in Canada and most of the land is privately owned.
Prince Edward Island keeps more waste out of landfills – per person – than anywhere else in Canada. According to Statistics Canada’s 2014 waste-management survey, Islanders each divert an average of 429 kilograms of waste to recycling or organic processing – which is well above...
A new guidebook will educate how to operate off-highway vehicles safely and legally and prevent costly damage to Island agriculture. The booklet was developed in response to multiple instances of crop damage on farms across Prince Edward Island due to snowmobiles and ATVs. It is...
Proponent Wyman's PEI Location St. Peter's West Project Status APPROVED Description Expansion of blueberry processing facility. Public comments regarding this undertaking can be forwarded to the Environmental Assessment Officer by the methods below. Contact Information Dale...
Beginning March 11, Prince Edward Island residents looking to build accessory structures like decks or sheds on their property can receive permit approval instantly. A permit is mandatory for building or developing on PEI because it ensures that a structure is planned, designed...
The Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC) is a crown corporation that administers and provides for the solid waste management system of Prince Edward Island. Who serves on the Board? Islanders who serve on the IWMC Board are appointed from among individuals who apply through...
Recreational harvesters of fish and shellfish are being reminded to familiarize themselves with the regulations for these activities. Prince Edward Island has many beautiful areas throughout the province where recreational harvesting of fish and shellfish is safe and enjoyable...
In June, 2018, Municipal Affairs held planning workshops across Prince Edward Island, providing information on land use planning in general and on municipal planning and changes to the Planning Act in particular.
As a non-profit organization, the Evangeline Community Pasture provides communal grasslands where its members can graze their livestock during the summer months. As an Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) participant, the group produces ecosystem services, like cleaner air...