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
- Get Involved: Opportunity to Serve on IRSA Board of Directors
- May 08 2025
- We are looking for expressions of interest
Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI is seeking expressions of interest from people who would like to serve on the Board of Directors. - 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.
Things to Do
- Swimming course for kids
- SOLD OUT
- This course is great for beginners or those who want to improve their swimming. We’ll help them grow their skills based on their level.
- Accessing Services for People Living with Disabilities - Info Session
- Monday, May 12th, 2025
- In partnership with ResourceAbilities, IRSA invites you to a free information session about disabilities.In this session, participants will learn what supports and services exist in PEI for people living with disabilities and will get a chance to ask questions.
- Understanding Dental Benefits - Info Session
- SOLD OUT
- IRSA, in partnership with Service Canada, invites you to a free information session on the Canadian Dental Care Plan.