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Child and family-friendly spaces - a valuable resource in a difficult time
2017-09-08
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 Prince Edward Island’s...
Premier welcomes new RCMP commanding officer
2017-07-26
The following is a statement from Premier Wade MacLauchlan, minister of Justice and Public Safety and attorney general, on the selection of Jennifer Ebert as RCMP “L” Division commanding officer., “With the cooperation of all Islanders, and with the hard work of our policing partners, Prince Edward...
Island has Canada’s lowest rate of severe crime
2017-07-25
The following is a statement from Premier Wade MacLauchlan, minister of Justice and Public Safety and attorney general., "Prince Edward Island’s police-reported Crime Severity Index has decreased for the fourth year in a row, down by 2.7 per cent in 2016. At 48.5, Prince Edward Island has the...
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,...
Protecting natural resources is a national effort
2017-06-27
The men and women who protect Canada’s natural resources, including Prince Edward Island conservation officers, gathered recently in Stanley Bridge . The theme of the conference was officer safety and training officers to meet both old and new challenges. While visiting the province, the Canadian...
Responsible ATV use benefits everyone
2017-05-25
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 the...
Bridge model connecting Islanders at risk of harm to programs and services
2017-05-10
Craig Clark recognizes that sometimes people find themselves in really difficult situations and need a little help. The counselling consultant with the Public Schools Branch has spent the last several months as part of a team of human service providers working to improve outcomes for Islanders at...
Are you prepared for an emergency?
2017-05-05
Next week’s Emergency Preparedness Week is the perfect time to get better prepared for natural hazards and other emergencies. During Emergency Preparedness Week (May 7 to 13), public safety and law enforcement experts will share tips on knowing the risks, making a plan, and putting together an...
Preparing for an emergency costs little – or nothing
2017-05-03
Being ready for an emergency doesn’t mean spending a lot of extra money – especially when you compare it to the potential cost of not being ready if a power outage, hurricane, or a long snow storm hits. A 72-hour emergency preparedness kit can begin with what is already in your home. Having extra...
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...