Demand A Public Inquiry into PEI Land Transactions And Remove IRAC From Any Aspect Of The Investigation.
The Coalition for the Protection of PEI Lands asks that the province immediately launch a public inquiry, as outlined in the Public Inquiries Act, into land acquisitions involving the organizations cited in the current investigation, their beneficial owners and affiliates.
This public inquiry must:
- address beneficial ownership as outlined in the Lands Protection Act 9.1, effect of direct and or indirect control;
- provide members of the public with knowledge relevant to the investigation,
- allow members of the public with knowledge relevant to the investigation,to appear as witnesses to give testimony and allow them to bring with them any documentation relevant to the matter under investigation, and;
- ensure rights and protection of persons giving testimony be clearly defined in legal terms.
Furthermore, the findings of this Inquiry must, within limits established in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, be made available to the public in a timely manner.
The Coalition also asks that the Government of PEI order the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC) to conclude its current investigation and hand over any documents pertaining to current land transactions to the public inquiry.
Background Information
The primary purpose of the PEI Lands Protection Act
is to limit the total amount of land that individuals and corporations
can own, particularly by non-residents, to protect the province's
limited land base. Beneficial ownership rules are a key mechanism for
achieving this goal.
Although recent calls for federal RCMP and Fintrac investigations may sound like they would provide answers, the truth is that neither organization is likely to delve into beneficial ownership. It is only through exploring beneficial ownership that we will get the true numbers. And let's be clear - IRAC's history of secrecy and patronage make it unsuitable to get the job done.
The Public Inquiries Act provides all the power needed to do this investigation thoroughly, properly and transparently. We just need the government to show the political will to order it. That is where you come in. By adding your voice to this petition, you will help us prove to this government that Islanders are paying attention to what is happening to our land, not only in Kings County, but with regard to all large corporations who continue to abuse the Lands Protection Act.
Please sign and share within your social networks.
*Please note that donations are optional, not required and go 100% to IPetitions hosting site, not the Coalition for the protection of PEI Lands
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
November 6, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
November 5, 2025
229 Comments
A public inquiry is needed to ensure our land protection laws are being abided by& to ensure future land dealings are done properly. Once our ownership of island lands is sold, it never coming back.
I support this petition and believe the public deserves full transparency from IRAC. I also believe IRAC has failed both renters and landlords in PEI. I have witnessed a lack of oversight for landlords with illegal rent increases and deliberate ignorance of regulations. The current lack of transparency is disturbing!
Though I am not an islander, I make annual visits to PEI & have heard concerns on this matter. I believe the local people have a right to know how the land is being divided & sold particularly for commercial use for any parcel of soil on this island is a precious commodity.
We need to have a full mpartial investigation. Land over the limits, needs to be taken back & put in a land bank at affordable prices for young farmers to make a start at farming. No farms, no food.
Corporations have limits. This organization is skirting the rules by using the names of members to purchase properties. Check the points made in globe and mail article.
IRAC is not working, not for Islanders generally. The governance afforded this board should require officers be an elected and not appointed positions.
Public inquiry please!
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Demand A Public Inquiry into PEI Land Transactions And Remove IRAC From Any Aspect Of The Investigation.
The Coalition for the Protection of PEI Lands asks that the province immediately launch a public inquiry, as outlined in the Public Inquiries Act, into land acquisitions involving the organizations cited in the current investigation, their beneficial owners and affiliates.
This public inquiry must:
- address beneficial ownership as outlined in the Lands Protection Act 9.1, effect of direct and or indirect control;
- provide members of the public with knowledge relevant to the investigation,
- allow members of the public with knowledge relevant to the investigation,to appear as witnesses to give testimony and allow them to bring with them any documentation relevant to the matter under investigation, and;
- ensure rights and protection of persons giving testimony be clearly defined in legal terms.
Furthermore, the findings of this Inquiry must, within limits established in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, be made available to the public in a timely manner.
The Coalition also asks that the Government of PEI order the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC) to conclude its current investigation and hand over any documents pertaining to current land transactions to the public inquiry.
Background Information
The primary purpose of the PEI Lands Protection Act
is to limit the total amount of land that individuals and corporations
can own, particularly by non-residents, to protect the province's
limited land base. Beneficial ownership rules are a key mechanism for
achieving this goal.
Although recent calls for federal RCMP and Fintrac investigations may sound like they would provide answers, the truth is that neither organization is likely to delve into beneficial ownership. It is only through exploring beneficial ownership that we will get the true numbers. And let's be clear - IRAC's history of secrecy and patronage make it unsuitable to get the job done.
The Public Inquiries Act provides all the power needed to do this investigation thoroughly, properly and transparently. We just need the government to show the political will to order it. That is where you come in. By adding your voice to this petition, you will help us prove to this government that Islanders are paying attention to what is happening to our land, not only in Kings County, but with regard to all large corporations who continue to abuse the Lands Protection Act.
Please sign and share within your social networks.
*Please note that donations are optional, not required and go 100% to IPetitions hosting site, not the Coalition for the protection of PEI Lands
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
November 6, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
November 5, 2025
229 Comments
I concur, there should most definitely be a PUBLIC inquiry into the Buddhist Land Transactions and IRAC should NOT be involved in any part of this investigation.
A public inquiry is needed to ensure our land protection laws are being abided by& to ensure future land dealings are done properly. Once our ownership of island lands is sold, it never coming back.
I support this petition and believe the public deserves full transparency from IRAC. I also believe IRAC has failed both renters and landlords in PEI. I have witnessed a lack of oversight for landlords with illegal rent increases and deliberate ignorance of regulations. The current lack of transparency is disturbing!
Though I am not an islander, I make annual visits to PEI & have heard concerns on this matter. I believe the local people have a right to know how the land is being divided & sold particularly for commercial use for any parcel of soil on this island is a precious commodity.
We need to have a full mpartial investigation. Land over the limits, needs to be taken back & put in a land bank at affordable prices for young farmers to make a start at farming. No farms, no food.
Corporations have limits. This organization is skirting the rules by using the names of members to purchase properties. Check the points made in globe and mail article.
IRAC is not working, not for Islanders generally. The governance afforded this board should require officers be an elected and not appointed positions.
Public inquiry please!
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I concur, there should most definitely be a PUBLIC inquiry into the Buddhist Land Transactions and IRAC should NOT be involved in any part of this investigation.