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
- Scam alert!
- Feb 24 2025
- Warning: Scammers posing as IRSA to deceive immigrants
We want to alert all immigrants and individuals seeking to come to Canada about a potentially growing scam. Fraudsters are impersonating IRSA to trick people into sending money. They falsely claim that payment is required to expedite immigration processes. - IRSA Announces New Executive Director
- Feb 04 2025
- Dean Constable to join the Association
The Board of Directors of the Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Executive Director. President Tina Saksida has announced the hiring of Dean Constable. - Request for proposals—Property Development
- Feb 03 2025
- Submission deadline: 12 February 2025
Immigrant and Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA) invites proposals for property development of a mixed-use, commercial and multi-residential centre. - Black History Month
- Jan 31 2025
- Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities.
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The theme for this year’s Black History Month is “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.”
Things to Do
- Storm Preparedness Workshop
- Monday, February 3rd, 2025
- This 90-minute presentation will look at several aspects of living on PEI and anticipating the various types of weather you may experience here; what the weather is, when it is expected to happen, what the future may look like, and what to consider before, during, and after storms on PEI.
- Resilient Rhythms Dance Workshop for Women
- Sunday, February 9th, 2025
- In collaboration with Reequal Smith, owner of Oshun Dance Studios, IRSA is excited to invite you to the "Resilient Rhythms" Workshop for Women. This 2-hour workshop is focused on building resilience, confidence, and community among women. It’s a space to connect, explore creative expression, and heal through dancing and singing in a supportive environment.
- Internet Safety - Canada School
- Thursday, January 30 - 5:00pm
- Join us for an informative session on online safety for children in today's digital age. The presentation will include common online risks and their impacts, practical tips for children, parental involvement, and support resources.