Conservation and environment officers responded to a report of a major liquid manure spill in the evening of June 3, 2020. The spill impacted approximately four kilometers between the stream near Irishtown to the North Shore at Cousins Pond. Over 500 deceased fish were observed...
Island families will now have access to more supports to help address the challenges of separation, divorce and parenting from multiple homes. The Co-parenting Action Team (CAT) is an interdepartmental program that will offer personalized supports to help parents address the co...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island highlighted expanded partnerships and efforts to support safe and healthy families during COVID-19. A Special Cabinet Committee on Family Violence Prevention has been established to ensure parents, children, and individuals at risk of...
The Province confirms today that eviction orders will not be enforced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of the Attorney General filed a notice of application to the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island on March 26, 2020 seeking to suspend the enforcement of eviction...
Attorney General Bloyce Thompson announced today the creation of a Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee to begin the selection process for a new Provincial Court Judge in light of Judge John R. A. Douglas’ upcoming resignation. “Judge Douglas has served the Province of Prince...
Jonathan Coady has received the top recognition designation in the field of law. “Congratulations to Jonathan. Receiving the Queen’s Counsel designation is the highest honour a lawyer can receive in their field. Jonathan’s many contributions in the field of law and to communities...
Charlottetown Police Services has a new van wrapped in messages to remind Islanders about the dangers of driving under the influence of cannabis and to help keep people safe. The new wrapped van warns Islanders that driving under the influence of cannabis is driving while...
Honourable Bloyce Thompson Minister of Justice and Public Safety 4th Floor Shaw South PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 Dear Minister Thompson, I am pleased to have you serve as the Minister of Justice & Public Safety and Attorney General. On April 3, 2023, we were given a...
The following is a statement from Premier Wade MacLauchlan, minister of Justice and Public Safety and attorney general, on the selection of Jennifer Ebert as RCMP “L” Division commanding officer. “With the cooperation of all Islanders, and with the hard work of our policing...