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Evaluation of Police Review planned for 2021
2020-12-17
The Department of Justice and Public Safety has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to conduct a mid-point evaluation of the 2017 police review . The police review resulted in 17 recommendations to strengthen crime prevention efforts, such as enhanced coordination of public safety services as well...
Two Islanders receive Queen’s Counsel appointment
2020-12-10
Gary Demeulenaere and Sophie MacDonald are the most recent recipients of the highest honour in the field of law. “Only those who have demonstrated excellence in their field and who have made important contributions to Island communities and the justice system are considered for the Queen’s Counsel...
Government announces new Chief Provincial Court Judge
2020-12-02
Bloyce Thompson, Attorney General of Prince Edward Island, confirms today that Jeffrey E. Lantz has been appointed as the new Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island. “Judge Lantz has been an integral part of the provincial bench for the past 15 years. His dedication to...
Stopping impaired driving is everyone’s job
2020-11-02
Islanders are urged to play an active role in stopping impaired driving behaviours that puts all communities at risk. The consequences of impaired driving in Prince Edward Island are well known to Islanders and are amongst the most severe in Canada. Though the penalties may have contributed to an...
Karen Rose appointed as new Prothonotary
2020-10-30
The Province is pleased to announce Karen Rose has been appointed as the Prothonotary of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. “I want to congratulate Karen on her permanent appointment. As I said when she was appointed on an acting basis, she is a professional with the...
Province appoints Acting Prothonotary
2020-07-24
The Province is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Rose as the Acting Prothonotary of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. “Congratulations to Karen Rose on this appointment. I am confident that her professionalism, skills and wealth of knowledge will assist...
Government announces newest Provincial Court Judge
2020-06-25
Attorney General Bloyce Thompson confirmed today the appointment of Krista J. MacKay, Q.C., as the newest judge of the Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island. “As a long-time and an active member of the Summerside and PEI legal community with over 20 years of experience, Judge MacKay will be an...
Liquid manure found in Cousins Pond
2020-06-05
Conservation and environment officers responded to a report of a major liquid manure spill in the evening of June 3, 2020. The spill impacted approximately four kilometers between the stream near Irishtown to the North Shore at Cousins Pond. Over 500 deceased fish were observed and collected as...
Additional provincial co-parenting supports now available
2020-05-12
Island families will now have access to more supports to help address the challenges of separation, divorce and parenting from multiple homes. The Co-parenting Action Team (CAT) is an interdepartmental program that will offer personalized supports to help parents address the co-parenting challenges...
Province highlights supports and awareness for family violence prevention
2020-04-08
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island highlighted expanded partnerships and efforts to support safe and healthy families during COVID-19. A Special Cabinet Committee on Family Violence Prevention has been established to ensure parents, children, and individuals at risk of family violence have...