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2018 Adoption Act Review Final Report
A number of Canadian jurisdictions have amended legislation to achieve an increasingly more open approach to adoption records.
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Adoption
Adoption is the legal process through which a child or youth becomes a permanent part of a new family. Adoption Services is focused on finding families capable of meeting the needs of each child awaiting adoption. While the needs and wishes of the families are considered very...
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Open Adoption Records
Recent changes to the Adoption Act allow for more openness with respect to birth records related to adoption. Frequently Asked Questions What changes are being made? Changes to the Adoption Act provide the ability for adult adoptees, 18 years of age or older, to have access to...
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Post Adoption Services
Post-Adoption Services was established in 1993, and follows the provincial Adoption Act legislation. In order for Post-Adoption Service to be provided, an adoption must have been legally finalized in Prince Edward Island and the adopted person must be at least 18 years old. Even...
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Should the province’s adoption records be open?
Supporting Island families The provincial government wants feedback from Islanders on whether or not Prince Edward Island’s adoption records should be open. Islanders can provide input until March 31 by attending a public meeting, sending written submissions, or requesting a...
Legislation
Animal Welfare Act
Overview of Animal Welfare Act : Animals must be provided with adequate food, water, and shelter and access to veterinary care when injured or ill. It is illegal to travel with dogs, and other companion animals, in the back of a pickup truck. Any form of cosmetic surgery (tail...
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Adoption Act Review presentation
A presentation of the Adoption Act Review Advisory Committee for use during public consultations.
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More adoption information available soon
Changes to the Adoption Act will provide adult adoptees and birth parents access to more information and offer the option for privacy upon request. Any adoption that is finalized after January 31, 2020 will be considered open. For adult adoptees, 18 years of age or older, this...
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PEI Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program Application Form
PEI Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program Application Form