Government appreciates the patience of Islanders as PEI Emergency Measures Organization, along with our emergency response partners, focus on life safety in the first week of storm response. “We thank the emergency responders who have been fighting fires and saving lives, and...
The PEI Emergency Measures Organization offers emergency management training for individuals and groups who may be called upon to respond to an emergency in their community. One-day and multi-day courses scheduled throughout the year cover topics such as basic emergency...
The health and safety of residents remains a top priority as provincial recovery efforts continue. Islanders can help recovery efforts by keeping everyone’s safety in mind, so first responders can focus on emergencies. If you do not have electricity, take the following steps to...
Heavy rain, sustained winds, storm surge, flooding, and potential power outages are expected impacts from Hurricane Teddy. The current track for Hurricane Teddy shows the storm will be passing through Prince Edward Island as early as Tuesday afternoon. “Last year, the province...
The process will begin once we receive your completed application, associated documentation and fee at the Vital Statistics office. You will be contacted by staff from Vital Statistics to confirm receipt of the application and to ensure that application has been completed and...
The Prince Edward Island Review Board is an independent administrative tribunal established under the Criminal Code of Canada. Why is this board important? The Board makes or reviews decisions and orders (dispositions) regarding the accused where a verdict of not criminally...
What is a direct seller? A direct seller is a person who goes to your house or calls you for the purpose of selling or offering goods or services for sale. The Direct Sellers Act requires, with some exceptions, that all vendors and salespersons be licensed under the Act. What are...
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...
Islanders looking for a new career opportunity in correctional services will soon be able to take an accelerated and subsidized program at the Atlantic Police Academy in Slemon Park, Summerside. Students will learn about crisis management, intervention and de-escalation...
Prince Edward Island is world famous for its food, but damage to fragile farmland in winter puts that in jeopardy. Even when fields are covered in snow the Island’s agricultural land is extremely valuable and needs to be protected. If you’re heading out to snowmobile this weekend...