The new Charitable Lotteries Act, which was passed in the spring 2026 sitting of the Legislative Assembly, will come into force on June 30, 2026. The legislation regulates fundraising where participants buy tickets or pay an entry fee, for a chance to win a prize, and the...
A new cyberviolence prevention strategy is focused on reducing digital harms and promoting safer online spaces for youth across the province. The Provincial Youth Cyberviolence Prevention Strategy includes plans to improve digital well-being and reduce cyberbullying by...
Jonah Clements has been appointed the newest judge of the Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island. Clements begins his role today, June 3, 2026. He is replacing Judge Nancy Orr who has elected to now serve as a part-time judge. The judges of the provincial court have...
The provincial government, in partnership with the Atlantic Police Academy (APA), is continuing to help Island residents pursue a career in correctional services at a reduced cost. The Correctional Officer Training Program develops students’ skills and knowledge in intervention...
Morgan Franklin Watts has been appointed as the Prothonotary of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. The prothonotary serves as the chief legal officer of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. This role is essential to...
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 3 – 9 and gives Island residents the chance to learn more about how to stay safe in emergency situations. This year’s theme, Be Prepared. Know Your Risks., encourages everyone to understand the hazards in their local area so they can take...
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, a consultation document for a new Charitable Lotteries Act has been posted...
The Government of PEI has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Community Legal Information and the Law Foundation of PEI to launch the province’s first Community Legal Clinic, which is expected to begin providing services in Spring 2026. To continue to improve access...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is implementing the province’s first ever Policing Standards, which provide a comprehensive framework for governing police services on PEI. The new PEI Policing Standards aim to modernize policing services, ensure that all agencies are...
Deputy Premier and Minister of Justice and Public Safety Bloyce Thompson issued the following statement on the 77 th Anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights: “Today, we reflect on the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document that...