Rod MacDonald says he is glad that Prince Edward Island’s first responders now have a valuable tool to help people who have overdosed on dangerous opioid drugs. This fall, Island medical first responders, firefighters and police departments received kits containing naloxone – a...
A new common set of standards for policing will provide an integrated approach to community safety across Prince Edward Island. A total of 10 recommendations from the recently completed Crime Prevention and Policing Service Model Review will be implemented over the next 12 to18...
The Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL) is an independent office that operates in the Department of Justice and Public Safety. A Children’s Lawyer may decide to act as a legal representative or litigation guardian for individual Island children in parenting time and decision...
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...
Getting Registered The PEI Financial and Consumer Services Division reviews applications for registration from dealers and advisers who are in the business of trading or advising in PEI. The Division administers the Securities Act through the regulation and oversight of...
A medical practitioner, nurse practitioner, or coroner must complete a Medical Certificate of Death before a death is registered with Vital Statistics and a burial permit is issued. Once the death registration is received, processed and complete, you can apply to Vital Statistics for an official Certificate of Death. Why do I need an official certificate of death? A Certificate of Death is the official document that contains information taken from the death registration and printed on secure certificate stock. You will need this document to settle the affairs of the person who is deceased. It...
After your marriage takes place and is officially registered with Vital Statistics, you can apply for either a Certified Copy of Registration of Marriage or a Marriage Certificate, which are legal documents for proof of marriage. What do I need to apply for a marriage certificate? If you are completing the online request for a marriage certificate, you must provide your application information, which includes your name, telephone number, email, and mailing address. When you select "I'm not a robot" and "Save," you will be asked for what type of document you wish to apply. Choose "Apply for a...
Islanders who have hearing loss or speech impairments can use Text with 9-1-1 for emergency services. What is required to use the Text with 911 service? You need an active wireless subscription and supported cell phone to use the Text with 911 service (T9-1-1). You are required...
As recovery crews will continue to operate at full capacity over the weekend, Islanders are asked to be mindful and continue to keep safety top of mind. The Government of Prince Edward Island is assuring Islanders that clean-up and recovery work will continue throughout the...
Security and defence experts with ADGA have submitted their mid-point evaluation report of the 2017 policing services review to the Government of Prince Edward Island. In its final report, ADGA shows that PEI residents overall feel safe and recognize the efforts Island police...