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Municipal Affairs - What we do The Municipal Affairs Division is the primary contact between the Government of Prince Edward Island, municipalities, and municipal interest groups. provides support to municipalities in the following areas: governance, elections, administration and...
What are PFAS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of over 4,700 synthetic chemicals known for their stability and persistence in the environment, earning them the nickname "forever substances." First used in the 1940s, PFAS are highly resistant to degradation...
Dans le cadre de l’élaboration d’une stratégie d’irrigation pour les règlements pris en application de la Water Act (loi sur l’eau), les Insulaires ont été invités à offrir leurs commentaires sur un document de discussion de la Stratégie d’irrigation. Tous les commentaires reçus...
Indigenous Relations Secretariat – What We Do The Indigenous Relations Secretariat (IRS) strengthens government’s approach to reconciliation and Indigenous matters within the province. The Secretariat also works to increase public awareness and promote greater inter-departmental...
When are municipal elections? The next general municipal election will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026. They are held every four years on the first Monday in November. Between general municipal elections, when vacancies occur on council, a by-election must be held within six...
Why is Savage Harbour being renamed? Is it mandatory or optional? Savage Harbour is being renamed because the Geographical Names Board of Canada called upon all provinces, including PEI, to change the names of communities that include terms considered outdated and demeaning...
Mississippi, host of the 2026 NCF-Envirothon international competition, was chosen as the theme " Non-Point Source Pollution: It Begins at Home!" as its Current Environmental Issue (CEI). Please see the synopsis below regarding the CEI: The state of Mississippi has abundant...
Direct Compensation - Property Damage (DCPD) came into effect for automobile accidents that occurred in Prince Edward Island on or after October 1, 2015. What does DCPD mean? Under DCPD, consumers will be required to settle their property damages with their own insurer regardless...
Use the online form below to register for a Premises Identification number (PID) for any property in PEI being used to keep (raise or assemble), grow or dispose of animals or food. The premises identification registry will identify the geographic location of all livestock and poultry in PEI which is necessary to effectively respond to an animal disease outbreak, food safety issue or an emergency such as extreme weather. You can also use this form to update your profile if information about your premises changes. For more information, visit Livestock and Poultry Premises Identification (PEI)...
When do I need an Air Quality Permit? You need an Air Quality Permit if your company operates any of the following: fuel burning equipment (utility and non-utility boilers), incinerators, industrial sources (e.g., asphalt plants), or used oil burners. Where can I find the...