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Advisory Council on the Status of Women

Published date: December 30, 2024
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The Council shall:

  • develop public awareness of the issues affecting the status of women;
  • promote a change in attitudes within the community in order that women may enjoy an equality of opportunity;
  • encourage discussion and expression of opinion by Island residents on issues affecting the status of women;
  • advise the Minister with respect to such issues as the Minister may refer to the Council for consideration;
  • review policies and legislation affecting women and report its findings to the relevant governmental departments or agencies;
  • provide assistance to the Minister in promoting changes to ensure the attainment of equality objectives of women; and
  • provide assistance, as the Council deems appropriate, to organizations and groups whose objectives promote the equality of women.

What is the function of the council?

The Council may:

  • receive and hear submissions and suggestions from individuals and groups concerning the status of women;
  • research matters relating to the status of women and suggest research areas in relation thereto that may be studied by any interested person;
  • recommend and participate in programs concerning the status of women;
  • recommend legislation, policies and practices to promote equality of opportunity for women and to improve the status of women;
  • publish such reports, studies and recommendations as the Council feels advisable; and
  • present reports to the Minister for presentation to the Legislative Assembly.

Primary Role:  Adjudicative

Material Role: 

  • Advisory 
  • Managerial/Oversight 

How many people are on the council?

The Council shall consist of nine members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.

What are the requirements of council members?

Work & Experience Requirements

An understanding and interest in women's rights is recommended.

Skills Required

Mediation skills

What are the nomination requirements?

Statutory Nomination Requirements

The Lieutenant Governor in Council shall appoint all members.

Traditional Nomination Requirements

An effort is made to ensure all areas of PEI are represented.

Will I get paid?

Chair - $161/diem and Members - $109/diem.

What is the time commitment of the council?

At least four meetings each year. Extra time commitment may be required to carry out personal research.

The members of the Council shall be appointed for a term of not less than two and not more than three years. A member is eligible for reappointment for a second term of not less than one and not more than two years. Anyone who has served on the Council for a period of four years or more is ineligible for reappointment.

Advisory Council on the Status of Women - Members
Name County Term Start Term End
Hsiao Yu Liu, Chair Queens County Jan 24, 2023 Jan 24, 2026
Tamara Dahbour Alnsor Prince County Dec 19, 2024 Dec 19, 2027
Felicia Carey Queens County Apr 16, 2024 Apr 16, 2027
Alexia Riche Queens County Dec 19, 2024 Dec 19, 2027
Jenny MacDougall Prince County Dec 19, 2024 Dec 19, 2027
Garima Mishra, Vice Chair Queens County Apr 16, 2024 Apr 16, 2026
Alexandrea Cantwell Queens County Apr 16, 2024 Apr 16, 2027
Soleil Hutchinson Queens County Oct 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2026
Vanessa Sierra Queens County Dec 19, 2024 Dec 19, 2027

How can I apply? 

If you would like to serve as a member of a provincial government agency, board, or commission (ABC) you can apply online through Engage PEI. 

Contact

For further information about this committee, you may contact:

Michelle Harris-Genge

​Director of Interministerial Women's Secretariat

902-368-5557

mdharris-genge@gov.pe.ca

General Inquiries

Executive Council Office

5th Floor, Shaw Building

95 Rochford Street

P.O. Box 2000,

Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8



General Inquiries:

Phone: 902-368-4502

Fax: 902-368-6118

Engage PEI Inquiries: 

engagepei@gov.pe.ca 

Visit Engage PEI to learn more about serving as a member of an agency, board or commission (ABC).

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