The Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) that was passed in the fall 2023 sitting of the Legislative Assembly has been proclaimed and is now in effect. The CYFSA replaces the Child Protection Act and makes key enhancements to the fundamental rights of children in Prince...
On Wear Purple Day and during Family Violence Prevention Week (May 13-19), Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, reaffirmed the province's dedication to preventing family violence and supporting those affected. This year's theme, Strong Beginnings: Resiliency in the...
Supporting Island families - Being a patient and family advisor has allowed Karen MacLean to help shape how health care policy is delivered on Prince Edward Island. MacLean, of Summerside, is one of 38 Islanders currently volunteering as patient and family advisors on several...
This section provides information on the application of Retail Sales Tax where the private transfer of a vehicle meets the requirements of a family transfer. In order to qualify as a family transfer what requirements must be met? In order to qualify for the family transfer...
The Prince Edward Island International Student Program (PEIISP) is looking for host families for the 2023-2024 school year. The PEIISP welcomes students from around the world to live and study in PEI and works with Study Abroad Canada (SAC) to match students with local families...
The services on this page are here to help if you or someone you know is experiencing family violence. If you or someone your know is in an emergency, call 911. Island Help Line (toll free) 1-800-218-2885 24-hour free, bilingual, confidential service for all Islanders providing...
The PEI Early Learning and Child Care Board is responsible for licensing and licence renewal of early learning and child care programs according to the Early Learning and Child Care Act. What do I need to apply for a Family Home Centre Licence? To begin the licensing process you would complete the Early Learning and Child Care Family Home Centre Licence Application. Licence application guidelines are available in the resources section of this page, and Early Years Division staff is available to help you complete the licensing application. Your completed application is submitted to the Early...
In PEI, there is a waiting list to find a new family doctor or nurse practitioner. This waiting list is called the Patient Registry. You should join the Patient Registry if: You are a resident of PEI with a valid PEI Health Card and you: do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner and would like to have one; have moved within the province and are looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner in your new area; or are expecting a baby and do not have a family physician or nurse practitioner Additionally, you should contact the Patient Registry Program if you are on the Patient Registry...