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New lobbyists registry available April 1
2019-03-21
Islanders will benefit from a more transparent and accountable government with the introduction of an online registry for lobbyists. Prince Edward Island's new, Lobbyists Registration Act, and online registry take effect on April 1, 2019. “Lobbying is a legitimate and legal activity and is a...
Appointment of provincial Prothonotary
2019-03-08
The province is pleased to announce the appointment of Krista MacKay, Q.C., as the Prothonotary of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. “I would like to congratulate Krista MacKay on her appointment. She is a highly qualified professional with experience in both the...
Queen’s Counsel appointments named
2018-12-14
Janice L. MacCallum, Donald K. MacKenzie and Ronald J. Keefe have been selected as 2018 appointments to Queen’s Counsel, a top recognition in the field of law. “I congratulate this year’s appointees. This designation is given to lawyers who have demonstrated excellence in the practice of law and...
New registration for lobbyists
2018-11-07
Islanders will benefit from a more transparent government with the introduction of an online registry for lobbyists. A new Lobbyists Registration Act requires anyone who is paid to lobby the provincial government to register on a publicly accessible website beginning April 1, 2019. Lobbyists will...
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...
Jarmyn appointed police commissioner
2018-09-24
Thomas Jarmyn has been appointed as Prince Edward Island’s new police commissioner and will begin his work on October 2. A veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, Jarmyn practiced law in Nova Scotia and Ontario and served as counsel to the federal minister of public safety. More recently, he moved to...
Use your instincts to avoid a scam
2018-09-14
For seniors targeted by fraud artists, Scott Lundrigan has some important advice. “Don’t blame yourselves when these people come after you,” said Lundrigan, Prince Edward Island’s Crime Stoppers Program coordinator. “They don’t pick victims personally because the victim is naive. They’re literally...
Be ready to act on emergency responder advice
2018-05-07
Islanders can take real steps to protect themselves in an emergency during next week’s Emergency Preparedness Week (May 6-12). In a natural disaster or other emergency, messages may come through emergency responders, local radio and TV, and government news and social media channels. Emergency...
Coming soon to your mobile device: Wireless emergency alerts
2018-03-23
Emergency alerts delivered to mobile devices will be another tool to advise Islanders of unexpected situations when lives may be at immediate risk The Alert Read y system already enhances public safety communications across Canada by delivering alerts through radio and TV, and – starting April 6...
Inquest into the death of Catherine Shirley Gillis
2018-03-09
The inquest into the death of Catherine Shirley Gillis has been scheduled for April 9 and 10 at the Prince Edward Island Supreme Court. Ms. Gillis, 69, died by suicide at Hillsborough Hospital on February 14, 2010. Dr. Roy Montgomery will hear the inquest, which will examine the events surrounding...