New Community Legal Clinic improves access to justice across PEI

The Government of PEI has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Community Legal Information and the Law Foundation of PEI to launch the province’s first Community Legal Clinic, which is expected to begin providing services in Spring 2026.

To continue to improve access to justice across the province, the Community Legal Clinic will provide free additional civil law services in PEI’s legal systems, help people explore their legal options, connect people with additional programs and resources, as well as improve access to practical legal advice and in some cases, representation.

The province along with the Law Foundation are each contributing $250,000 per year for five years beginning in March 2026 to fund this initiative. 

“I’m proud to announce the launch of Prince Edward Island’s first Community Legal Clinic and to be fulfilling another commitment of this Government that will truly benefit Islanders in need. Making sure all Islanders have increased access to free legal services will empower everyone to make informed decisions and confidently pursue justice.”

— Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Premier of Prince Edward Island, Minister of Justice and Public Safety

“We are thrilled to be expanding our services to develop PEI's first legal clinic. As with all our work, the clinic's services will be person-centred and trauma-informed. We are grateful to our funders and community partners for supporting this critical increase in access to justice project.”

— Ellen Mullally, Executive Director, Community Legal Information

“The Law Foundation of Prince Edward Island is proud to support the Community Legal Clinic. This initiative fits clearly within the purposes of the Law Foundation of Prince Edward Island and will meaningfully enhance access to justice for Islanders.”

— Robert MacGregor, Chair, Law Foundation of PEI

Media contact:
Kip Ready 
Senior Communications Officer 
Department of Justice and Public Safety
kjready@gov.pe.ca