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
- Holiday Office Closure Notice
- Dec 19 2025
- Our Charlottetown & Summerside offices will be closed for the holidays!
Our Charlottetown and Summerside offices will close on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. and reopen on Monday, January 05, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
We wish you a joyous holiday season! - 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. - October is Latin American Heritage Month!
- Oct 01 2025
- We encourage you to take part, learn more, and celebrate with us.
In 2018, the Government of Canada passed the Latin American Heritage Month Act, officially designating October as a time to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, achievements, and contributions of Latin Americans across the country. - Welcoming Week 2025
- Sep 12 2025
- This week, from September 12–21, communities across Canada are celebrating Welcoming Week !
Welcoming Week is a global initiative that highlights the power of inclusion. It’s about bringing people together, strengthening connections, and showing that communities are stronger when everyone feels valued and supported. Across the country, organizations like ours are taking part by sharing stories, hosting events, and encouraging conversations about belonging.
Things to Do
- Christmas Social
- Thursday, December 11, 2025
- This year’s Charlottetown Christmas Social will bring the magic of Santa’s Workshop to life. We’re turning the space into a festive place for families to relax, laugh, and enjoy time together.
- Last Session - Post-Secondary Preparation
- Tuesday, December 9th, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- Are you ready to explore your options after high school? Join us for our last online session to learn all about working and volunteering on PEI! Don't miss this opportunity to discover your path to success!
- Black Umfolosi Live in Concert
- Saturday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m.
- IRSA invites you to experience Black Umfolosi, Zimbabwe’s world-renowned ambassadors of song and dance. Formed in 1982, this acclaimed group blends rich a cappella harmonies, rhythmic percussion, and traditional African dance, including the famous gumboot dances from Southern Africa’s mining regions.