July 23, 2020 - The Government of Prince Edward Island has received the final report on its response to post-tropical storm Dorian that hit the province in September 2019.
What is Restorative Justice? In relation to the criminal justice system, Restorative Justice is an approach to justice that focuses on addressing the harm caused by crime by providing an opportunity for those harmed and those who take responsibility for the harm to identify and...
Islanders are urged to play an active role in stopping impaired driving behaviours that puts all communities at risk. The consequences of impaired driving in Prince Edward Island are well known to Islanders and are amongst the most severe in Canada. Though the penalties may have...
Islanders should complete their preparations for Hurricane Teddy today before its arrival in Atlantic Canada. Most communities across the province can expect to see impacts from Hurricane Teddy by mid-day Tuesday. “Although we have heard that Teddy isn’t quite the same as Dorian...
The Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program (PDFAP) is available to help individuals and families with costs to repair or replace uninsurable, essential basic property loss due to disasters. The program is also available to small businesses, not-for-profit organizations and municipal governments. This program is modelled after the federal program and other provincial disaster financial assistance programs. Refer to the provincial guidelines for details and information on eligibility. Municipalities have a separate application process and municipal officials can expect to receive...
Gary Demeulenaere and Sophie MacDonald are the most recent recipients of the highest honour in the field of law. “Only those who have demonstrated excellence in their field and who have made important contributions to Island communities and the justice system are considered for...
The Department of Justice and Public Safety has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to conduct a mid-point evaluation of the 2017 police review. The police review resulted in 17 recommendations to strengthen crime prevention efforts, such as enhanced coordination of public safety...
Heavy rain, sustained winds, storm surge, flooding, and potential power outages are expected impacts from Hurricane Teddy. The current track for Hurricane Teddy shows the storm will be passing through Prince Edward Island as early as Tuesday afternoon. “Last year, the province...