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Inquest scheduled for Clarkin death
2025-03-28
The Coroner’s Office of PEI has announced that the inquest into the death of Colton Clarkin is scheduled for April 2, 3 and 4.
The inquest will be held at the Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, commencing at 9:30am each day.
Dr. Brandon Webber will preside...
Islanders invited to give feedback on policing standards
2025-03-07
The Province is taking the preliminary steps of implementing a clear and comprehensive framework for governing police services on PEI, and members of the public are encouraged to participate.
The PEI Policing Standards will assist to modernize policing services, ensure that all agencies are...
Feedback wanted from Island residents on upcoming legislative changes
2025-01-17
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 available online:
An...
Announcing the 2024 King’s Counsel appointments
2024-12-04
Susan E. Carruthers, Janet M. R. Clark, and Christopher S. Montigny are this year’s recipients of the highest honour in the field of law.
“It is my pleasure to announce Susan, Janet, and Chris as the recipients of this year’s King’s Counsel designation. I want to congratulate all three...
Survey launched to determine impact of cyberbullying among PEI youth
2024-11-26
The Government of Prince Edward Island is inviting parents, guardians and care providers to give feedback on the state of peer-to-peer cyberbullying.
The Department of Justice and Public Safety is continuing to make advancements on a provincial mandate item in addressing cyberbullying by...
Province partnering with the Atlantic Police Academy to offer Correctional Officer Training Program
2024-10-21
The Province, in partnership with the Atlantic Police Academy (APA), is offering Island residents the opportunity to pursue a career in correctional services at a reduced cost.
The Correctional Officer Training Program will develop 12 students’ skills and knowledge on intervention and de-...
Feedback wanted from Island residents on upcoming changes to PEI Coroners Act
2024-10-18
The Province is inviting residents to share their opinion on changes to provincial legislation.
Through a collaboration between PEI’s Department of Health and Wellness, Health PEI, the Department of Justice and Public Safety and the Chief Coroner’s Office, changes to the PEI Coroners Act are...
Feedback wanted from Island residents on upcoming legislative changes
2024-10-03
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 Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act regulations are now...
New funding to support emergency preparedness on PEI
2024-08-01
As the Atlantic Hurricane Season continues to be underway, Government is announcing a new investment to help better prepare the province for an emergency event.
Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 to November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has...
Inquest called for Arsenault death
2024-07-12
The Coroner’s Office of PEI has announced that the inquest into the death of Mary Angela Arsenault is scheduled for September 16, 17 and 18.
Ms. Arsenault died while involuntarily admitted in the Prince County Hospital on February 17th, 2023.
The inquest will be held at the Summerside Provincial...