Adoption is the legal process through which a child or youth becomes a permanent part of a new family. Adoption Services is focused on finding families capable of meeting the needs of each child awaiting adoption. While the needs and wishes of the families are considered very...
Recent changes to the Adoption Act allow for more openness with respect to birth records related to adoption. Frequently Asked Questions What changes are being made? Changes to the Adoption Act provide the ability for adult adoptees, 18 years of age or older, to have access to...
Post-Adoption Services was established in 1993, and follows the provincial Adoption Act legislation. In order for Post-Adoption Service to be provided, an adoption must have been legally finalized in Prince Edward Island and the adopted person must be at least 18 years old. Even...
Child and Family Services Policies relating to all Child and Family Services Child Protection Services Children In Care Foster Care Post-Adoption Services Social Programs Policies relating to all Social Programs Child Care Subsidy AccessAbility Supports Social Assistance Seniors...
Pregnancy counselling, information, and mental health support are offered through the Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS). Call 1-844-365-8258 (toll-free) to access safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and supportive services. Your privacy and right to make your...
What are the different types of council meetings? Regular council meetings are regularly scheduled meetings that are set and published every year. Council must meet a minimum of at least 6 times a year. (MGA s.110) All Council meetings are public meetings. A special meeting must...
What is a bylaw? Bylaws are laws made by a municipality in accordance with municipal legislation. Municipal councils pass bylaws that govern municipal operations and service delivery. Bylaws are binding and can be enforced with penalties or through the public justice system. How...
The Government of PEI has adopted the Government of Canada’s Open Data principles based on the Sunlight Foundation's " Ten Principles for Opening up Government Information." 1. Completeness Datasets should be as complete as possible, reflecting the entirety of what is recorded...
In The Matter of the Securities Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. S-3.1 and in the Matter of Relief in Respect of Client Focused Reforms Conflict Of Interest Provisions of National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations Blanket Order...
Prince Edward Island is working with federal and provincial governments, as well as other stakeholders to implement and evolve integrated Electronic Health Records (EHR) across the province. An EHR is a secure, integrated and comprehensive view of a person’s health information...