Welcome!
Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA) is a settlement agency helping new immigrants as they find their new home in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
We offer personalized support for individuals and families, including help with essential services, job searching, school enrollment, and language training. Our programs also foster inclusion through community connections, youth support, and cultural engagement.
New immigrants in PEI
Not registered with IRSA yet...
New to PEI? We can help you get settled, find work, and feel at home in your community.
Registered IRSA clients
If you are already registered with IRSA, browse our website to find out more about our services or talk to your settlement worker.
Interested established Islanders
As an established Islander, you can help make Prince Edward Island a welcoming community for new immigrants. There are many ways to get involved — volunteer or otherwise engage in advocating and providing support for new immigrants in the community, school, or workplace.
Things to Know
- Ramadan & Lent begin today!
- Feb 18 2026
- Today marks the beginning of both Ramadan and Lent, a meaningful time for many in our community.
While traditions and practices may look different, both Ramadan and Lent remind us of shared values: reflection, faith, kindness, community, and caring for others.
To all of our Muslim, Christian, and Catholic staff, clients, and community members who are observing Ramadan or Lent, we wish you a peaceful season filled with strength, hope, and connection. - Introducing IRSA's New Monthly Newsletter!
- Feb 02 2026
- We’re excited to share a new way to help you stay connected with everything happening at IRSA
Starting this month, IRSA will introduce a monthly newsletter as our primary means of sharing upcoming programs, events, and activities. It will also include selected opportunities from community partners that may be helpful or of interest to you. - Enhancing newcomer settlement and inclusion through collaboration
- Jan 26 2026
- PIP Highlights from October to December 2025
The PEI Provincial Immigration Partnership (PIP) continues to bring people together to make Prince Edward Island a more welcoming and inclusive place for everyone. Here are some highlights from this quarter. - Building stronger, welcoming communities across PEI
- Oct 29 2025
- PIP Highlights from July to September 2025
The PEI Immigration Partnership (PIP) continues to bring people together to make Prince Edward Island a more welcoming and inclusive place for everyone. Here are some highlights from the second quarter of 2025.
Things to Do
- Careers in Construction: Interview Prep and Employment Insights
- February 17, 2026 | 4–6 PM | Charlottetown Library Learning Centre
- An information session on construction employment in PEI, covering in-demand skills, employer expectations, and interview tips to help you prepare with confidence.
- Summerside Game Nights for Youth
- Every Friday | 6:00–8:00 PM | 30 Greenwood Drive, Suite 6, Summerside
- This program happens every Friday and is open to newcomers and youth new to the community, offering a safe, friendly space to play board games, make friends, and practice English. No prior experience is required.
- Summerside Open Gym Nights
- February 7, 2026 | 6:00–9:00 PM
- Youth aged 12–18 in Summerside are invited to a supervised weekly drop-in gym program at Summerside Intermediate School, offering indoor recreational activities and a safe space to socialize.