Prince Edward Island Legal Aid is an access to justice program, providing legal representation and assistance to low income individuals who have serious legal needs in the areas of criminal law, youth criminal justice, or family and civil law. The program has a staff of nine full...
Beginning April 1, financial thresholds to access Legal Aid on PEI will be increased to match market basket measure (MBM) to more fairly represent the economic landscape and improve access to justice across the Island. The changes being announced today are a result of a review of...
This guide has been created as a quick reference for families who have been affected by family violence and who are looking for help. It is also a valuable one-stop resource for service providers who work with victims of family violence.
The information in this report informs a Public Health approach to Cannabis Legalization and Regulation in PEI.
For the part-time student grant and/or loan, please visit our Part-Time Student Aid webpage. Apply When you complete the online full-time student aid application, you will be assessed for both federal and provincial funding, including grants, bursaries, and student loans. -...
R. Brendan Hubley, and Ryan P. MacDonald are this year’s recipients of the highest honour in the field of law. The tradition of King’s Counsel, formerly known as Queen’s Counsel, dates back to the 16 th century when one or two barristers of the English High Court would be...
Attorney General Bloyce Thompson confirmed today the appointment of Krista J. MacKay, Q.C., as the newest judge of the Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island. “As a long-time and an active member of the Summerside and PEI legal community with over 20 years of experience, Judge...
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...
The following is a statement from Premier Wade MacLauchlan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General. A new report recognizing Prince Edward Island as having the top criminal justice system in Canada is a reminder of the access to justice we enjoy as a province...
Morgan Franklin Watts has been appointed as the Prothonotary of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. The prothonotary serves as the chief legal officer of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. This role is essential to...