Island correctional workers, volunteer and career firefighters, search and rescue volunteers, paramedics, police officers and public safety communicators can access a new, free, online mental health support program. In partnership with the University of Regina and the Canadian...
Islanders experiencing sexual violence can request the Third Option in Prince Edward Island. PEI’s Third Option service is an extension of the current Enhanced Emergency Sexual Assault Services. Survivors of sexual violence who present at an Island hospital emergency room can...
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...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island highlighted expanded partnerships and efforts to support safe and healthy families during COVID-19. A Special Cabinet Committee on Family Violence Prevention has been established to ensure parents, children, and individuals at risk of...
Charlottetown Police Services has a new van wrapped in messages to remind Islanders about the dangers of driving under the influence of cannabis and to help keep people safe. The new wrapped van warns Islanders that driving under the influence of cannabis is driving while...
Bloyce Thompson, Attorney General of Prince Edward Island, confirms today that Jeffrey E. Lantz has been appointed as the new Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island. “Judge Lantz has been an integral part of the provincial bench for the past 15 years. His...
Island families will now have access to more supports to help address the challenges of separation, divorce and parenting from multiple homes. The Co-parenting Action Team (CAT) is an interdepartmental program that will offer personalized supports to help parents address the co...
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...
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...