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New program to help youth address the risks of cannabis use and possession
2020-07-20
Island youth will soon have access to a new diversion and educational justice program to help them better understand the health, legal and social risks of cannabis use and possession. The program called, Rethink, was developed collaboratively by the Departments of Health and Wellness and Justice...
Public invited to learn about PEI’s justice system
2018-11-01
Islanders can take a behind-the-scenes look at the justice system by attending free public education sessions at the Charlottetown Law Courts. Sessions are November 13, 20 and 27 from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. and include tours of courtrooms, the law library and holding cells. Registration is open now...
Province’s criminal justice system best in Canada
2018-03-06
Supporting Island families -, For the second year in a row, Prince Edward Island’s criminal justice system is the best in the country. According to the MacDonald-Laurier Institute’s second-annual, Justice System Report Card, , the province is No. 1 in Canada based on key indicators like crime rates...
Premier MacLauchlan welcomes judicial appointments
2017-10-27
The following is a statement from Premier Wade MacLauchlan, minister of Justice and Public Safety and attorney general., I am pleased to extend congratulations to Honourable Tracey L. Clements on being promoted to chief justice of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island, and to congratulate Terri...
Children’s Lawyer in demand during first 100 days
2017-10-04
Supporting Island families - The door of the province’s first-ever Children’s Lawyer’s office is wide open, and so far lots of Islanders have come through it to find the help they need. It’s been 100 days since Catherine Chaisson started her new job as a legal representative for individual Island...
Child and family-friendly spaces - a valuable resource in a difficult time
2017-09-08
Supporting Island Families -, When family ties are strained by a divorce or another difficult situation, Kaileigh Smith says her job is to focus on one thing, “It’s always got to be about the child – listening to them, making sure they feel safe and comfortable.” Smith is an access supervisor with...
Small claims a big deal in access to justice
2017-07-14
Doubling the small claims limit is a "big deal" in terms of improved access to justice for Islanders. The limit for small claims has increased from $8,000 to $16,000 after input from key stakeholders including the judiciary, the legal community, the Law Society of Prince Edward Island,...
Giving children a voice in the legal system
2017-04-12
Proposed legislative changes will better support children when their families are experiencing separation or divorce. A new parenting coordinator and a new children’s lawyer are set to begin work this year, and amendments to the Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, the Family Law Act, and the...