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Public feedback wanted on upcoming legislative changes
The Province is inviting Islanders to share their comments on upcoming legal changes to modernize some of the existing laws in PEI. As part of the Province’s goal to continually modernize legislation to appropriately serve Island residents, three consultation papers are available...
Islanders invited to comment on upcoming changes to children’s law legislation
The public is invited to provide input to upcoming changes to legislation impacted children in Prince Edward Island to help modernize and strengthen the justice system for families. Upcoming legislative changes will help align provincial and federal legislation and combine...
Government of Canada invests $2 million for Prince Edward Island to tackle drug-impaired driving
The Government of Canada is taking action to keep our roads safe from drug-impaired drivers. Too many Canadians still do not understand the risks of driving after consuming cannabis. Many individuals continue to drive while impaired, and many more have been a passenger in a...
Appointment of provincial Prothonotary
The province is pleased to announce the appointment of Krista MacKay, Q.C., as the Prothonotary of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. “I would like to congratulate Krista MacKay on her appointment. She is a highly qualified professional with...
FOIPP Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Act? The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act has five purposes: 1. To allow people to request access to government records. 2. To control how government collects and uses personal information. 3. To allow people to request their...
FOIPP Fees
Fees for Personal Information: 1. Initial fee - no charge 2. Copying fees - actual cost Fees for General Information: 1. The applicant must pay an initial fee of $5. Their request will not start until this fee is paid. 2. The fee for locating and preparing a record for disclosure...
FOIPP Act Internal Review Committee - Report (2013)
In 2012, an Internal Review Committee reviewed the Freedom of Information Act and made recommendations. This report contains their review findings and recommendations.
Queen’s Counsel appointments named
Alanna Taylor, Thomas Laughlin, and John Maynard have been selected as 2017 appointments to Queen’s Counsel, a top recognition in the field of law. “Lawyers who receive the Queen’s Counsel designation are selected by their peers for their outstanding career achievements and their...