Whether your gambling involves lottery tickets, casino games, horse racing or sports betting, slot machines, or video lottery terminals (VLTs), a gambling addiction can cause serious harm to you and your loved ones. Two signs of a gambling addiction are: You cannot control the...
The Council of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses governs the affairs of the College. What is the function of the council? Section 7(2) of the Regulated Health Professions Act (the "RHPA") describes the duties of the council of a college as follows: to manage and conduct...
To oversee apprenticeship programs on PEI, and to provide insight towards further regulation of all apprenticeship activities. What is the function of the board? The role of this board is to assist the Lieutenant Governor in Council in: (a) prescribing the form of apprenticeship...
The 2024-2025 Fiscal and Economic Update shows strong employment and labour income, supported by growth in manufacturing, exports and construction, as major contributors to the Island economy. The update also outlines the continuation of a focused investment into social...
What are PFAS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of over 4,700 synthetic chemicals known for their stability and persistence in the environment, earning them the nickname "forever substances." First used in the 1940s, PFAS are highly resistant to degradation...
This document provides a framework to support teachers in the implementation of ART601A and ART621A curricula.
About the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund Purpose of the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund Canada announced in Budget 2024, the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) would be established through Housing, Infrastructure, Communities Canada (HICC). The $6 billion federal...
What is animal welfare? Animal welfare means how an animal is coping with the conditions in which it lives. An animal is considered to be in a good state of welfare if it is healthy, comfortable, well-nourished, safe, able to express natural behaviour, and if it is not suffering...
What is a Patient Medical Home? A Patient Medical Home is a modern, team-based approach to primary care. It means you and your family have a regular primary care provider—such as a physician or nurse practitioner—supported by a team of healthcare professionals. This team may...
The Workers Compensation Board of Directors is responsible for the governance and strategic planning of the organization. The Board establishes policies and programs required for the administration of the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. What...