The Province, in partnership with the Atlantic Police Academy (APA), is once again offering Islanders the opportunity to pursue a career in correctional services at a reduced cost. The five-month accelerated correctional services program will provide 12 students with skills and...
Impaired Driving Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is illegal, dangerous and can be life altering. It is a criminal offence to drive, or have care or control of a vehicle while your ability to drive is impaired by alcohol or drugs. Most of us understand this, however...
Island firefighters can access free taxi service to get them home safely after responding to an emergency event. The PEI Fire Ride Program, administered by the PEI Firefighter Association (PEIFFA), is a one-time $15,000 fund to cover full taxi fares for any Island firefighter to...
Island police services can now issue emergency alerts directly to Islanders’ mobile devices in emergency situations. The Alert Ready system is the Canadian emergency alerting system that delivers critical information to television, radio, and compatible wireless devices when...
As Tropical Storm Henri approaches Atlantic Canada over the next several days, Islanders are encouraged to monitor Environment Canada for weather warnings and updated information. Hurricanes and tropical storms are violent weather systems which can change direction on short...
Heavy rain, sustained winds, storm surge, flooding, and potential power outages can be expected during the Atlantic hurricane season. Post-tropical storm Elsa is expected to pass through Prince Edward Island late Friday evening, with the greatest rainfall and wind activity...
Canadian travelers can now apply for a PEI Pass to visit Prince Edward Island. Effective July 18, PEI will welcome visitors from outside Atlantic Canada and the Magdalen Islands, three weeks earlier than originally planned. With the PEI Pass, Canadians who are fully vaccinated...
Islanders now have more flexibility when completing the PEI Pass application. Effective immediately, PEI residents who have been vaccinated in Prince Edward Island now have the option to authorize public health officials to verify their proof of vaccination when completing the...
The PEI Pass online application form will be temporarily unavailable for a short period of time on June 21, 2021 starting at 6:00 am. The updates are expected to be completed by 8:00 am. Media contact: Vicki Tse Department of Justice and Public Safety vickitse@gov.pe.ca
The Province is introducing the PEI Pass to help facilitate travel to Prince Edward Island. The PEI Pass is a multi-use form that will expedite entry to the province effective June 27 at the points of entry and confirms Islanders and travellers meet the appropriate criteria to be...