A Guide for New Islanders

Welcome to Prince Edward Island! Browse these topics to help with your arrival and life in PEI:

Banking
Health Care
Housing
Life in PEI
Registry Services
Schools and Child Care
Tax Obligation

Banking

If you do not have a Canadian bank account, you will need to open one for your payroll. Visit the Government of Canada website for information on opening a bank account for non-residents or changing financial institutions if you’re moving to Charlottetown.

Health Care

Apply for a PEI Health Card If you (and members of your family) have recently moved to Prince Edward Island to live, work, or study, you may apply for a PEI Health Card to receive publicly funded health services. Moving from another Canadian province: Your previous province of residence will provide your health coverage for the first three months. PEI Health coverage will begin on the first day of the third month following the date you permanently reside in PEI.

The University provides supplemental coverage through the Medavie Blue Cross Supplemental Health and Dental Plan. Coverage varies based on staff group and appointment type.

In PEI, there is a waiting list to find a new family doctor or nurse practitioner. This waiting list is called the Patient Registry.

Find a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner

Housing

Life in PEI

Registry Services

Access PEI supports Island residents with government services, programs and rebates. There are ten locations across the province.

Access PEI can provide information and support on road and driving services, tax services, home and family services, and workplace and trade services.

Schools and Child Care

Tax Obligation

All employees are subject to tax deductions. Visit the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website for information on payroll taxes and deductions in Prince Edward Island.

To understand tax deduction for non-residents, visit the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website.

Human Resources

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