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Queen’s Counsel appointments named
2018-12-14
Janice L. MacCallum, Donald K. MacKenzie and Ronald J. Keefe have been selected as 2018 appointments to Queen’s Counsel, a top recognition in the field of law.
“I congratulate this year’s appointees. This designation is given to lawyers who have demonstrated excellence in the practice of law and...
New registration for lobbyists
2018-11-07
Islanders will benefit from a more transparent government with the introduction of an online registry for lobbyists.
A new Lobbyists Registration Act requires anyone who is paid to lobby the provincial government to register on a publicly accessible website beginning April 1, 2019. Lobbyists will...
Public invited to learn about PEI’s justice system
2018-11-01
Islanders can take a behind-the-scenes look at the justice system by attending free public education sessions at the Charlottetown Law Courts.
Sessions are November 13, 20 and 27 from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. and include tours of courtrooms, the law library and holding cells. Registration is open now...
Jarmyn appointed police commissioner
2018-09-24
Thomas Jarmyn has been appointed as Prince Edward Island’s new police commissioner and will begin his work on October 2.
A veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, Jarmyn practiced law in Nova Scotia and Ontario and served as counsel to the federal minister of public safety. More recently, he moved...
Be ready to act on emergency responder advice
2018-05-07
Islanders can take real steps to protect themselves in an emergency during next week’s Emergency Preparedness Week (May 6-12).
In a natural disaster or other emergency, messages may come through emergency responders, local radio and TV, and government news and social media channels. Emergency...
Coming soon to your mobile device: Wireless emergency alerts
2018-03-23
Emergency alerts delivered to mobile devices will be another tool to advise Islanders of unexpected situations when lives may be at immediate risk
The Alert Ready system already enhances public safety communications across Canada by delivering alerts through radio and TV, and – starting April 6...
Inquest into the death of Catherine Shirley Gillis
2018-03-09
The inquest into the death of Catherine Shirley Gillis has been scheduled for April 9 and 10 at the Prince Edward Island Supreme Court.
Ms. Gillis, 69, died by suicide at Hillsborough Hospital on February 14, 2010.
Dr. Roy Montgomery will hear the inquest, which will examine the events...
Province’s criminal justice system best in Canada
2018-03-06
Supporting Island families -
For the second year in a row, Prince Edward Island’s criminal justice system is the best in the country.
According to the MacDonald-Laurier Institute’s second-annual Justice System Report Card, the province is No. 1 in Canada based on key indicators like crime rates,...
Province sets next policy directions for cannabis legalization
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-sets-next-policy-directions-cannabis-legalization
2018-01-16
As Prince Edward Island works to meet the federal government’s timeline for cannabis legalization this summer, the province continues to set policy direction to meet the needs and expectations of Islanders.
The province today (January 16) announced next steps in the areas of possession, drug-...
Install smoke alarms, practice fire escape plans
2018-01-09
In the wake of fatal house fires in Nova Scotia and Ontario recently, the province’s fire marshal reminds Islanders to have working smoke alarms on every floor and outside sleeping areas – and know how to escape a fire quickly.
“Fire moves quickly and you may have less than 60 seconds to safely...