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About the Office of Protocol

Published date: June 9, 2023
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The Office of Protocol leads and coordinates ceremonial, protocol and diplomatic activities for the Government of PEI.

Protocol is a set of internationally-recognized procedures and guidelines of diplomatic conduct, etiquette, and precedence used during important official events with the Royal Family, the Governor General, Prince Edward Island’s Lieutenant Governor, diplomats and foreign delegations.  

The Office of Protocol provides protocol and logistical advice and services including:

  • Advice on matters of protocol, precedence, and provincial symbols;
  • Plans and conducts official visits to Prince Edward Island for members of the Royal Family, the Governor General, heads of state and government, foreign ministers, heads of diplomatic missions and other distinguished visitors;
  • Provides assistance and coordination for government ceremonial events;
  • Provides information and advice on the Table of Precedence for Prince Edward Island; and
  • Provides information and advice on flag protocol and flying flags at half-mast.

 

Contact:

Debbie Atkinson

Chief of Protocol

Phone: 902-368-6889

Email: djatkinson@gov.pe.ca

 

Michelle Westaway

Protocol Coordinator


Phone: 902-213-7301

Email: mwestaway@gov.pe.ca

 

Darlene Everett

Administrative Officer

Phone: 902-368-4510

Email:  djeverett@gov.pe.ca