Province welcomes new board members

Through Engage PEI, more Islanders can have their voices heard on provincial boards. 

Seven boards welcomed 25 new and returning members in the month of June.

“Being part of a government board is a great way to get involved in shaping the future of our province. Every Islander has a unique perspective, life experience, and brings important insights to the table,” said Premier Dennis King. “I encourage any Islander who would like to have their voice heard to explore the opportunities that Engage PEI offers. My sincere thanks go out to new and returning members for dedicating their time and energy and helping our province reach its fullest potential.”

There are currently vacancies on five provincial agencies, boards and commissions including:

• Building Standards Council;
• Building Standards Council Appeal Board;
• Council of the PEI Institute of Professional Planners;
• PEI Marketing Council; and,
• PEI Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Inc.

To submit your application, visit Engage PEI.

 



Media contact:

Vicki Tse

vickitse@gov.pe.ca  

Backgrounder

Here are the 25 people appointed or reappointed to seven agencies, boards and commissions for June 2021.

Council of the Prince Edward Island College of Physiotherapy

Dan Glenn-Graham, St. Nicholas

Lorraine Robinson, Tyne Valley

Emergency Medical Services Board 

Christine Drummond, Charlottetown

Alan Toombs, Stratford

Paul Zakem, Charlottetown

Fathers of Confederation Building Trust 

Bob Sear, Charlottetown

(reappointment)

Ned Pratt, St. John’s, NFLD                

Georgetown Housing Authority

Rae Lynn Downey, Georgetown

Mark Gotell, Georgetown

(reappointment)

Mark King, Georgetown

(reappointment)

Robert LaVie, Georgetown

(reappointment)

Jerry MacKenzie, Georgetown

(reappointment)

Mallory Peters, Georgetown

O’Leary Housing Authority    

Lorne (Stewart) Gillcash, O’Leary

(reappointment)

Sally Harris, O’Leary

(reappointment)

Ann James, O’Leary

Reggie McInnis, O’Leary

(reappointment)

Jordan MacDonald, O’Leary

David Sweet, O’Leary

Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal

JP Desrosiers, Summerside

Chelsea Gotell, Stratford

Lindsay McLellan, Borden-Carleton

Gordon MacFarlane, Summerside

Stacey Wyand, Hunter River

Workers Compensation Board

Krishna Burugadda, Summerside