Islanders making their voices heard through Engage PEI

 Islanders continue to volunteer their time and expertise with the provincial government through Engage PEI. 

This month, 27 Islanders were appointed to 10 government agencies, boards and commissions. Engage PEI helps Islanders apply to join one of more than 70 such boards covering various subjects (for a full list of vacancies and to apply, visit www.princeedwardisland.ca/engagepei-vacancies.)

“In the last two years, hundreds upon hundreds of Islanders have been able to have their voice heard on government agencies, boards and commissions,” Premier Wade MacLauchlan said.  “The collective knowledge and dedication to communities across the province is a shining example of why Prince Edward Island is mighty – when Islanders step up and participate, it can make a lasting impact on our province years to come.”

“I want to thank everyone again for their dedication. Your involvement makes our province a wonderful place to live, work and succeed.”

Up to 20 vacancies are available every month. Examples of boards currently seeking new members are the:

• PEI Funeral Services and Professions Board;

• Provincial Apprenticeship Board; and 

• Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal. 

Media contact:

Vicki Tse

902.213.2321

vickitse@gov.pe.ca 

Backgrounder

Here are the 27 people appointed or reappointed to 10 agencies, boards, and commissions by cabinet in October.

Acadian and Francophone Community Advisory Committee

Jennifer McPhee, Miscouche

Carlo Lavoie, Charlottetown

Carol Horne, Charlottetown

Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission

Kevin Jones, Cornwall

Community Health Engagement Committees

(Eastern)

Helen Flynn, Charlottetown

(reappointed)

Merrill Scott, Montague

(reappointed)

Sandra MacFadyen, York

Patricia Charlton, Stratford

(Western)

Whitney Harris, O’Leary

(reappointed)

Blake Adams, O’Leary

Michelle Gaudet, Freetown

Lynn Anne Hogan,  Kensington

Brenda McAlduff, Summerside

Council of the College of Registered Nurses of PEI

Shirley Urquhart, Stratford

Lisa MacDougall, North Rustico

Fathers of Confederation Buildings Trust

Bob Sear, Charlottetown

(reappointed)

Natural Product Appeals Tribunal

Brian Morrison, Charlottetown

(reappointed)

Prince Edward Island Marketing Council

Karen Roche, Avondale

(reappointed)

Regional Economic Advisory Council

Ruby Arsenault, St. Louis

(West Regional Economic Advisory Council)  

Christina MacLeod, Charlottetown

(Capital/Central Economic Advisory Council)

Social Assistance Appeal Board

Dale Murphy, Millcove

(reappointed)

Rudy Croken, Kensington

(reappointed)

Youth Futures Council

Sean MacPhee, Bonshaw

Teresa Tu, Charlottetown

Sarah Outram, Sherwood

Tayte Willows, Charlottetown

Brooks Roche, Montague