Understanding the Prince Edward Island Lands Protection Act

Prior to 2015, land identified under the program was identified in perpetuity unless a notice of termination was served on the Minister, in which case it expired on the expiration of ten years from the anniversary date next following the date of receipt of the notice; however, there also existed a process whereby an application could be made to Executive Council to cancel or amend identification. In January 2015, amendments to the Act were enacted whereby identification would automatically expire in 10 years, plus the process to apply to Executive Council for an amendment or cancellation still exists. This new expiration provision was retroactive.

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