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King’s Counsel appointments announced
2023-12-07
Karen A. Rose, Gary S. Scales and Paul M. Kiley are this year’s recipients of the highest honour in the field of law. “I’m very pleased to announce Karen, Gary and Paul as our Province’s most recent recipients of the King’s Counsel designation. I want to congratulate all three individuals on...
Inquest called for Hoddinott death
2023-11-24
Chief Coroner Dr. Brandon Webber has announced that the inquest into the death of Kenneth Hoddinott is scheduled for November 27 and 28. Mr. Hoddinott died while in custody at the Provincial Correctional Centre in Sleepy Hollow on December 16, 2021. The inquest will be held at the Sir Louis Henry...
Province receives Fiona After-Action Review
2023-11-10
After months of consultation and engagement with partners, stakeholders and Islanders, the Government of PEI has received the Fiona After-Action Review. An After-Action Review is a regular mechanism used in emergency management to examine how all levels of government and non-government agencies...
Accepting applications for Correctional Officer Training Program
2023-10-30
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 Correctional Officer Training Program offers students the skills and knowledge in various areas such as...
Statement from Minister of Justice and Public Safety Bloyce Thompson
2023-10-23
Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General Bloyce Thompson issued the following statement on Commanding Officer of the RCMP Prince Edward Island Chief Superintendent Derek Santosuosso’s service to the Province: “On behalf of the Province, and our justice and public safety community...
Women’s Unit at Provincial Correctional Centre near completion
2023-10-20
Provincial and Federal representatives joined at an official ceremony to unveil and celebrate the opening of the new Women’s Unit at the Provincial Correctional Centre (PCC). First announced in 2019, the 22,722 ft² addition to the PCC will be the province’s first dedicated correctional facility...
Feedback wanted from Island residents on upcoming legislative changes
2023-10-13
The Province is inviting residents to share their opinion on changes to provincial laws in PEI. As the Department of Justice and Public Safety continues to regularly modernize provincial legislation, consultation documents for the following pieces of legislation are now posted online : • Act to...
Province prepares for remnants of Phillipe, enters level 1 activation
2023-10-06
Islanders are asked to prepare for moderate rain, high winds and the possibility of power outages as Tropical Storm Phillipe continues to work its way towards the Atlantic Region. While it is still too early to determine Phillipe’s exact track and outcomes, ongoing discussions with Environment and...
Province partners with United Way to provide emergency kits
2023-09-27
Through the Provincial Major Incident Readiness Team (MIRT), Government has partnered with United Way of PEI to prepare and distribute kits that can assist in preparing Islanders in need for the next emergency. Through an investment of over $200,000, the Province has worked with United Way of PEI...
PEI EMO returns to routine monitoring
2023-09-18
As post-tropical storm Lee has now passed the province, PEI EMO has deactivated the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) from Level 1, back to regular operations and routine monitoring. The provincial government has reached out to neighbouring provinces who were more harshly impacted to...