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Statement from Minister of Justice and Public Safety Bloyce Thompson
2023-12-10
“Today, we get to celebrate an important anniversary of a document that has stood as the backbone of human rights around the world, and the foundation of all international human rights treaties created by the United Nations.”
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted on the...
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...
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...
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...
Feedback wanted from Island residents on upcoming legislative changes
2023-09-15
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:
An Act to...
Province continues to monitor Lee, reception centre update
2023-09-15
As Hurricane Lee is expected to make landfall in the Atlantic Canada region this weekend, Islanders are asked to prepare for moderate to heavy rain and winds and the possibility of power outages.
Briefings with the Canadian Hurricane Centre (CHC) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)...
Former Police Chief Dave Poirier to lead review of provincial response to Hurricane Fiona
2023-03-03
Former Summerside Police Chief Dave Poirier will work with officials within the province’s Emergency Measures Organization, external consultants, and engage with stakeholders from across the province to conduct a comprehensive review of the provincial response to Hurricane Fiona and make...
Charlottetown court operations update - February 6, 2023
2023-02-06
The Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts located at 42 Water Street, Charlottetown, will be remain closed to the public until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, with a further announcement tomorrow morning once overnight inspections are complete.
The Courts will continue to reach out to the...
Additional information sessions on the Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program
2023-01-04
Island property owners and tenants, not-for-profit organizations, and small businesses impacted by Hurricane Fiona are invited to attend information sessions on the Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program (PDFAP).
Anyone who would like to learn more about the PDFAP or who is unsure if...