As Prince Edward Island works to meet the federal government’s timeline for cannabis legalization this summer, the province continues to set policy direction to meet the needs and expectations of Islanders. The province today (January 16) announced next steps in the areas of...
You must have a PEI marriage license before you can be married in PEI. 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...
As a young person, you have rights and responsibilities. It is important to understand them. You will find useful age-related legal information here. Age of Majority The age of majority in PEI is 18. When you turn 18, you are legally an adult. You can do a legal name change, make...
Positive Parenting from Two Homes for Kids is a school-based program for children who are experiencing changes in their lives as a result of parental separation, divorce or parenting from two homes. What do children learn in the program? Children learn how to deal with changes...
Issuers that are reporting issuers must make periodic filings with the Superintendent of Securities under the Securities Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. S-3.1 and rules. We maintain a list of issuers who are reporting issuers in Prince Edward Island. A reporting issuer in Prince...
In the wake of fatal house fires in Nova Scotia and Ontario recently, the province’s fire marshal reminds Islanders to have working smoke alarms on every floor and outside sleeping areas – and know how to escape a fire quickly. “Fire moves quickly and you may have less than 60...
Conservation Officers patrol the Province of PEI to monitor, preserve and protect our Island’s wildlife and natural resources. They conduct investigations and respond to reports from the public about potential violations under many pieces of provincial and federal legislation. You could encounter a Conservation Officer anywhere on PEI, including highways, beaches, riverbanks, or trails. To report something you believe is a violation, including poaching, illegal dumping or an environmental concern, leave a detailed message anytime at 902-368-4884 or use the online form below to provide as much...
This Table is an unofficial consolidation of the Table of Public Acts, published in S.P.E.I. 2003, together with information on the statutes and amendments that have come into force since June 2004.
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...