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Province announces moratorium on evictions
2020-04-02
The Province confirms today that eviction orders will not be enforced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of the Attorney General filed a notice of application to the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island on March 26, 2020 seeking to suspend the enforcement of eviction orders to protect the...
Prince Edward Island policing amid COVID-19
2020-03-19
Islanders, Canadians and people around the world are addressing their individual roles to help contain the spread of COVID-19. The Prince Edward Island police agencies, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Charlottetown, Summerside and Kensington Police Services, as well as the University of Prince...
Government launches Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee
2020-02-28
Attorney General Bloyce Thompson announced today the creation of a Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee to begin the selection process for a new Provincial Court Judge in light of Judge John R. A. Douglas’ upcoming resignation. “Judge Douglas has served the Province of Prince Edward Island with...
Islanders invited to comment on upcoming changes to children’s law legislation
2020-02-18
The public is invited to provide input to upcoming changes to legislation impacted children in Prince Edward Island to help modernize and strengthen the justice system for families. Upcoming legislative changes will help align provincial and federal legislation and combine various pieces of...
Islanders’ feedback wanted on provincial emergency response efforts
2020-02-13
Islanders can participate in an online survey to share their perspective on the provincial response to post-tropical storm Dorian for potential future improvements. The PEI Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) initiated the PEI All Hazards Emergency Plan to help Islanders prepare for post-...
Queen’s Counsel appointment announced
2019-11-29
Jonathan Coady has received the top recognition designation in the field of law. “Congratulations to Jonathan. Receiving the Queen’s Counsel designation is the highest honour a lawyer can receive in their field. Jonathan’s many contributions in the field of law and to communities in Canada and...
Campaign reminds Islanders about dangers of driving impaired
2019-10-30
Charlottetown Police Services has a new van wrapped in messages to remind Islanders about the dangers of driving under the influence of cannabis and to help keep people safe. The new wrapped van warns Islanders that driving under the influence of cannabis is driving while impaired and is illegal...
Government of PEI partners with Canadian Red Cross to provide additional support to Islanders
2019-10-03
The Government of Prince Edward Island has partnered with the Canadian Red Cross to continue delivery of the Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance program (PDFAP) for Islanders. The program will provide residents, small businesses and not-for-profit organizations with an opportunity to apply for...
Government delivers emergency funding to Islanders
2019-09-14
Islanders will be able to access emergency funding from government in the coming days to help recover costs associated with damages following Hurricane Dorian. The province’s first-ever Provincial Disaster Assistance Program will be rolled out early next week to help Islanders with costs to repair...
Storm response
2019-09-13
Government appreciates the patience of Islanders as PEI Emergency Measures Organization, along with our emergency response partners, focus on life safety in the first week of storm response. “We thank the emergency responders who have been fighting fires and saving lives, and government is focusing...