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What is a Probation Order? A Probation Order is a court order which requires a young person to comply with conditions while on Probation. All probation orders have the following standard conditions: Keep the peace and be of good behaviour Appear before the Court when required to...
What is Alternative Measures? Alternative Measures is a program that diverts adults from the criminal court system while still holding them accountable for a criminal code offence. Who decides if my charge can go Alternative Measures? On PEI, the Police and/or Crown Attorney’s...
What is a Probation Order? A Probation Order is a court order which requires an offender to comply with conditions while on Probation. All probation orders have the following standard conditions: keep the peace and be of good behaviour appear before the court when required to do...
What is Extra-Judicial Sanctions? Extra-Judicial Sanctions is a program that diverts the young person from the formal criminal court system while still holding him/her accountable for a criminal code offence. This program is s imilar to the Adult Program of Alternative Measures...
While the Province continues to monitor the outcome and impact of Hurricane Lee, residents of Prince Edward Island are being asked to review their emergency plans in advance of the weekend. It is still too early to determine Lee’s exact track and outcomes, but current forecasts...
Any association intending to form a co-operative in PEI must apply to the Province for incorporation. This includes any housing or other non-profit co-operative. A registered co-operative in PEI operates under the authority of the Co-operative Associations Act. Please complete the online form below to request to incorporate. A cooperative association registered with the Province must renew the registration annually. The registration may be renewed online at Renew a Co-operative or Non-profit in PEI. You are advised to seek the services of a lawyer before you request to incorporate a business...
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...
In partnership with the Atlantic Police Academy (APA), the six-month Correctional Officer Training Program will develop 12 students’ skills and knowledge on intervention and de-escalation strategies, crisis management, Canadian law, ethics and professionalism, workplace health and safety, as well as topics specific to correctional services. The program will begin August 18, 2025, and will include 17 weeks of course work and a seven-week on-the-job training component at Island correctional centres. This program is made available through the Canada-PEI Labour Market Development Agreement and...
Any collection agency operating in Prince Edward Island must ensure each collector the agency employs is registered to collect in the province. Debt Collector License Search You can check whether a collector is licensed by going to the following link: Licensed Collectors Debt Collector Licensing A Collector is a person employed, appointed or authorized by a collection agency to solicit business or collect debts for the agency or to deal with or trace debtors for the agency. Licensing Period A PEI Collector License is valid for two years. The license is associated with a particular collection...
Cyberbullying has been identified by a number of community groups, government leaders and citizens as an issue for youth in PEI.