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Workplace sexual harassment can happen in person, privately, or in front of others. It can also happen electronically, such as by instant message or email. If you’ve received unwanted sexual messages or sexually suggestive/explicit content at work and aren’t sure what to do, reach out to RISE Program PEI. Our team offers free legal resources, free lawyer referrals, and confidential support. Call or text RISE at 902-218-6143 or email [email protected]. You can also reach us by live chat at www.risepei.com

#DidYouKnow The Family Law Centre, with the Department of Justice and Public Safety, offers free child-focused family mediation. Child-Focused Family Mediation helps parents make an agreement about parenting time and decision-making responsibility. Contact the Family Law Centre about this service at 902-368-6928. Learn more in our new handbook: ‘How to Go to Family Court Without a Lawyer’. Download the handbook from our website at www.legalinfopei.ca. For a free print copy, email your name and mailing address to [email protected]. This handbook was made possible through the generous support of the Law Foundation of Prince Edward Island.

Family law proceedings can be challenging and stressful. It is important to take care of yourself throughout the process. Try to keep your emotions outside of the process. If you need to speak with someone, reach out to a friend, a mental health professional, or the Island Helpline. For the Island Helpline, call 1-800-218-2885. Learn more in our new handbook: ‘How to Go to Family Court Without a Lawyer’. Download the handbook from our website at www.legalinfopei.ca. For a free print copy, email your name and mailing address to [email protected]. This handbook was made possible through the generous support of the Law Foundation of Prince Edward Island.

Should I take legal action? We hear this question a lot. Before you decide to take legal action, think about Dispute Resolution. Dispute Resolution is a word for the different ways people can resolve conflicts out of court. Dispute Resolution sometimes has better results than going to court and is often much less expensive. Options include negotiation, mediation, and collaborative practice. Note that negotiation and mediation may not be appropriate if there is a power imbal...ance or violence in the relationship. Learn more in our new handbook: ‘How to Go to Family Court Without a Lawyer’. Download the handbook from our website at www.legalinfopei.ca. For a free print copy, email your name and mailing address to [email protected]. This handbook was made possible through the generous support of the Law Foundation of Prince Edward Island.

‘How to Go to Family Court Without a Lawyer: A Handbook’ is now available! This new resource gives information about family court process, preparing for court, and more. Download the handbook from our website www.legalinfopei.ca. For a free print copy, email your name and mailing address to [email protected]. This handbook was made possible through the generous support of the Law Foundation of Prince Edward Island.

Hi, I’m Andrea Do you have questions about the law or the justice system? You can now chat with our team on our website! We’re here to give you the most current legal information possible and support you to make informed decisions in stressful situations. Chat with us Monday to Thursday between 9 am and 3:30 pm at www.legalinfopei.ca.

Thanks to Canadian Lawyer Magazine for highlighting our new RISE program. RISE offers supports to victims of workplace sexual harassment or sexual violence. We are thankful to Justice Canada and the PEI Department of Justice and Public Safety for making this program a reality. https://www.canadianlawyermag.com//pei-launches-ris/332294

RISE is a new program that provides free legal resources and support to people who have experienced sexual violence, including workplace sexual harassment. The program offers free legal resources including: legal information... up to four hours of free advice from a lawyer support to navigate the justice system, and referrals to other community support services To learn more about RISE Program PEI, check out the feature on the new program in the The Employment Journey: https://employmentjourney.com/rise-program-helps-victims-b/

The law and the justice system are complex. We make legal information easier to understand. Let us help you become more informed about the law. Visit us at legalinfopei.ca to learn more.

Our Legal Referral Service (LRS) is available to everyone, no matter what your income is. Lawyer referrals are for information and general legal advice only. The lawyer cannot prepare documents or act as your representative at the meeting. ... The lawyer is not required to take your case and you do not have to hire the lawyer that you meet with. If you choose to hire the lawyer you must discuss the lawyer's regular service fees. Visit our website to learn more: legalinfopei.ca

The world has lost a legend. A true trailblazer and speaker of truth. https://www.cbc.ca//supreme-court-justice-ruth-bader-ginsb

It can be hard to navigate a legal problem on your own. Community Legal Information is here to help. Visit legalinfopei.ca to learn more or talk with one of our helpful staff.

Community Legal Information is your first stop for family law information. Visit our website for helpful resources: legalinfopei.ca

We are an independent, confidential source of legal information. You can trust us to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions. Visit our website to learn more about how we can help: legalinfopei.ca

We can help you learn more about planning ahead, including information about: Making your will Power of attorney Health care decisions... Naming a guardian for your child And much more! Visit legalinfopei.ca today.

What does the landscape of sexting look like for Islanders 25 and under? Community Legal Informations Sarah Dennis talks to Compass about the results of a new survey about sexting among young Islanders. You can tune in here: ... https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1780468803648 See more

https://www.cbc.ca//pri/pei-youth-sexting-survey-1.5697419

Have your say on the allowable rent increase for 2021! Submit your feedback to [email protected]. Deadline is August 14th!

Open until this Friday, July 31st! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sextingpei

https://www.theguardian.pe.ca//new-program-to-help-surviv/

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Merci Le Réveil pour la chance de partager de l'information à propos de notre nouveau programme RISE.

Give your input on what the allowable rent increase for 2021 should be! Each year, the Office of the Director of Residential Rental Property invites comments from landlords and tenants about the allowable rent increase. These comments, along with other factors, such as, vacancy rates, the economic outlook for the province and changes to the Consumer Price Index, will allow IRAC to decide the allowable rent increase for the coming year. The Office of the Director is acceptin...g comments until Friday, August 14. Comments can be sent to [email protected]. Find out more information at: http://www.irac.pe.ca/rental/.

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Our new RISE Program provides legal resources to victims of sexual violence and workplace sexual harassment. Contact the RISE Program at (902) 218-6143 or [email protected]. Check out our website for more information: https://www.legalinfopei.ca/en/home

Youth 25 & under can take part in an anonymous survey on the topic of Sexing on PEI. https://bit.ly/2OiPwLT

Great news! Congratulations to the Mikmaq Confederacy of PEI for advocating for these services which will provide greater access to justice for indigenous Islanders. https://www.theguardian.pe.ca//pei-moves-to-adopt-indige/

Attention youth on PEI - we want to hear from you! Community Legal Information and Women's Network PEI have created an anonymous survey entitled, Sexting on PEI to gather information for our project Sexting, Cyberbullying and the Criminal Code. The survey will be open until July 31, 2020. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sextingpei

Congratulations Judge MacKay! We will miss you as the Prothonotary though https://www.cbc.ca//pei-krista-mackay-provincial-court-jud

What would a justice system that puts people first look like? On Tuesday, June 23 at 2pm, join CBC host Duncan McCue, in conversation with Beverley McLachlin, Bob Rae and Megan Longley, for a discussion on the opportunity to reform access to justice in a time of crisis. The panelists will hear real issues from everyday Canadians trying to access justice now and will contemplate ways to put people first. You can register for the event below:

Wonderful news: https://www.dal.ca//dalhousie-officially-launches-first-ev

We hope you will (virtually) join us! Tickets are live!

"The reopening of P.E.I.'s provincial court is part of Phase 3 of the province's ease-back plan, set to launch on Monday, June 1. Ensuring physical distancing and health measures are adhered to will require a combined effort, said P.E.I.'s Chief Provincial Court Judge Nancy Orr."

Important new appointments:

Are you a renter? It's important for you to know that the Rental Office is holding hearings once again. All rental hearings will be held by telephone moving forward. Landlords and tenants must provide their evidence in advance of the hearing as part of this new process. Contact the Rental Office at 902-892-3501 for more information about their new process. You can find out more information about your rights and responsibilities when renting at www.rentingpei.ca. ... http://www.irac.pe.ca//Rental-Tele-hearing_info-doc-052520

Our office remains closed to the public, but we are available to help you by phone: 902-892-0853 toll free: 1-800-240-9798 email: [email protected] office remains closed to the public, but we are available to help you by phone: 902-892-0853 toll free: 1-800-240-9798 email: [email protected]

A new social media trend of "ninja'ing" is risky:

The P.E.I. Supreme Court has declared a period of emergency from mid-March to the end of June. Companies have more time to file paperwork and individuals can defer court-ordered debt payments in bankruptcy and insolvency matters.

You may have heard Kelly on the radio yesterday. Here is the survey she was talking about! We want to hear from you about your experiences self-representing (dealing with legal matters without a lawyer): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGCPKR9

Thank you, Justice Douglas

Can my landlord charge me a late fee if Im late paying rent? Find out the answer to this question and more by checking out our Covid-19 and Renting page. Have a renting related question? We're updating this page as we go. Comment below or send us a message with your question and we'll do our best to answer!

Have you represented yourself in a family law situation? We want to hear from Islanders! What worked, what would have helped? Take this quick survey, share your wisdom, to help us create a free resource for self-represented litigants on PEI: https://surveymonkey.com/r/NGCPKR9 #PEI