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Province renews partnership with Atlantic Police Academy for accelerated correctional services training program
2021-11-19
The Province, in partnership with the Atlantic Police Academy (APA), is once again offering Islanders the opportunity to pursue a career in correctional services at a reduced cost.
The five-month accelerated correctional services program will provide 12 students with skills and knowledge in...
Funding from province to help Island firefighters get home safely
2021-11-04
Island firefighters can access free taxi service to get them home safely after responding to an emergency event.
The PEI Fire Ride Program, administered by the PEI Firefighter Association (PEIFFA), is a one-time $15,000 fund to cover full taxi fares for any Island firefighter to go back home after...
Government and policing services make changes to Alert Ready system
2021-09-23
Island police services can now issue emergency alerts directly to Islanders’ mobile devices in emergency situations.
The Alert Ready system is the Canadian emergency alerting system that delivers critical information to television, radio, and compatible wireless devices when lives and property are...
Islanders urged to prepare for Tropical Storm Henri
2021-08-20
As Tropical Storm Henri approaches Atlantic Canada over the next several days, Islanders are encouraged to monitor Environment Canada for weather warnings and updated information.
Hurricanes and tropical storms are violent weather systems which can change direction on short notice. Even a...
Islanders encouraged to prepare for hurricane season
2021-07-09
Heavy rain, sustained winds, storm surge, flooding, and potential power outages can be expected during the Atlantic hurricane season.
Post-tropical storm Elsa is expected to pass through Prince Edward Island late Friday evening, with the greatest rainfall and wind activity occurring through the...
PEI Pass now available for all Canadians
2021-07-06
Canadian travelers can now apply for a PEI Pass to visit Prince Edward Island.
Effective July 18, PEI will welcome visitors from outside Atlantic Canada and the Magdalen Islands, three weeks earlier than originally planned. With the PEI Pass, Canadians who are fully vaccinated, will be able to...
Province updates PEI Pass application
2021-06-21
Islanders now have more flexibility when completing the PEI Pass application.
Effective immediately, PEI residents who have been vaccinated in Prince Edward Island now have the option to authorize public health officials to verify their proof of vaccination when completing the form. Applicants who...
PEI Pass Application Outage
2021-06-20
The PEI Pass online application form will be temporarily unavailable for a short period of time on June 21, 2021 starting at 6:00 am. The updates are expected to be completed by 8:00 am.
Media contact:
Vicki Tse
Department of Justice and Public Safety
vickitse@gov.pe.ca
Atlantic Canadians can now apply for the PEI Pass
2021-06-17
The Province is introducing the PEI Pass to help facilitate travel to Prince Edward Island.
The PEI Pass is a multi-use form that will expedite entry to the province effective June 27 at the points of entry and confirms Islanders and travellers meet the appropriate criteria to be exempt from self-...
Responsible ATV use benefits everyone
2021-06-08
Peter Mellish understands better than most the importance of following the rules when riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in Prince Edward Island.
The PEI ATV Federation president says spring is the time of year when riders return to the outdoors and support local businesses in rural areas along...