The Province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on potential changes to the Planning Act. The Planning Act governs provincial and municipal planning including how land is used, what structures are permitted within zones, and development in coastal areas. The...
Jessica Francis can’t believe how much her quality of life has improved since she moved into her house on the Abegweit First Nation reserve in Scotchfort. She has lived there since November of 2021 with her partner Riley and their three-year-old daughter Claire. “Now I live a...
More Island residents will be able to reach their home ownership goals through a new provincial housing support program. The PEI Rent-to-Own program gives eligible participants the opportunity to purchase their home without the immediate need for a down payment or a pre-approved...
Can municipalities on PEI buy land? Yes, municipalities can purchase land. To meet legislative acts and regulations keep the following in mind: The purchase is listed in the municipality’s budget, (MGA s.150) The purchase is approved by council, (MGA s.123 “The powers of a...
The province has developed code of conduct training for municipal leaders that will strengthen local governments and benefit elected officials, municipal staff and the public. The online code of conduct training module is interactive and easy to access. The training will...
It’s been nothing but upward momentum for Inclusions East Inc. since opening its Independence Place in late 2022. Thanks to the provincial government’s Community Housing Fund, $681,000 has gone towards the construction of the facility. Independence Place has nine units as well as...
Permit Coordinators are now available across the province to assist people with the building and development application process. Permit Coordinators are the first point of contact for all permit and property related requests and will provide one-on-one support by answering...
Today, Friday, September 15, 2023, the Honourable Rob Lantz, Minister of Housing, Land and Communities released the following statement: “When I recently met with Minister Fraser, I stressed the need for the federal government to launch immediate supports to help expedite housing...
The report, Proposed Park Street Expansion Information Session, summarizes feedback from those in attendance.