Communities, Land and Environment
About us
The Department of Communities, Land and Environment takes action to safeguard the environment; protect land and water resources; and foster strong communities and local government. The department engages Islanders in initiatives that strengthen communities and achieve environmental stewardship goals.
Some of the priorities in this mandate are to:
- Lead the effort, through public consultation, on a new Water Act to protect water resources
- Continue to implement the recommendations of the Carver Report on the Lands Protection Act
- Take proactive action to address climate change
- Work with the Department of Finance on a new funding system for municipalities in PEI