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Electronic ticketing available in Prince Edward Island
2021-01-25
Island law enforcement officers can now use electronic ticketing technology for their day-to-day operations. Electronic ticketing, or e-tickets, allows the RCMP, Charlottetown, Kensington and Summerside Police Services to reduce data entry errors and time spent on roadside activities, and will...
Province partners with the Atlantic Police Academy on new training program
2021-01-08
Islanders looking for a new career opportunity in correctional services will soon be able to take an accelerated and subsidized program at the Atlantic Police Academy in Slemon Park, Summerside. Students will learn about crisis management, intervention and de-escalation, workplace health and safety...
Evaluation of Police Review planned for 2021
2020-12-17
The Department of Justice and Public Safety has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to conduct a mid-point evaluation of the 2017 police review . The police review resulted in 17 recommendations to strengthen crime prevention efforts, such as enhanced coordination of public safety services as well...
Electronic proof of automobile insurance available in Prince Edward Island
2020-12-16
Island drivers can now access and present proof of their vehicle insurance digitally. Electronic proof of automobile insurance means insurance providers can send drivers a digital version of the certificate of automobile insurance, commonly known as the pink card. The digital pink card will be an...
Two Islanders receive Queen’s Counsel appointment
2020-12-10
Gary Demeulenaere and Sophie MacDonald are the most recent recipients of the highest honour in the field of law. “Only those who have demonstrated excellence in their field and who have made important contributions to Island communities and the justice system are considered for the Queen’s Counsel...
Government announces new Chief Provincial Court Judge
2020-12-02
Bloyce Thompson, Attorney General of Prince Edward Island, confirms today that Jeffrey E. Lantz has been appointed as the new Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island. “Judge Lantz has been an integral part of the provincial bench for the past 15 years. His dedication to...
Stopping impaired driving is everyone’s job
2020-11-02
Islanders are urged to play an active role in stopping impaired driving behaviours that puts all communities at risk. The consequences of impaired driving in Prince Edward Island are well known to Islanders and are amongst the most severe in Canada. Though the penalties may have contributed to an...
Karen Rose appointed as new Prothonotary
2020-10-30
The Province is pleased to announce Karen Rose has been appointed as the Prothonotary of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. “I want to congratulate Karen on her permanent appointment. As I said when she was appointed on an acting basis, she is a professional with the...
PEI Emergency Measures Organizations returns to normal operations
2020-09-24
Islanders experienced minimal impacts due to post-tropical storm Teddy. As of this morning, PEI EMO returned their operations to routine monitoring. “I am very proud of how seriously Islanders took EMO’s advice. Today, we’re all breathing a sigh of relief that Teddy was not as damaging as it could...
PEI Emergency Measures Organizations prepares for recovery efforts
2020-09-23
Government, public utilities, road crews and municipal partners continue to work together to shift from preparedness to potential recovery efforts across Island communities. Post-tropical storm Teddy continues to impact communities across the province. Islanders are encouraged to remain vigilant...