This guide provides a brief overview of what members of council will encounter or need to know during their term of office, such as the roles of council and administration, conflict of interest, public participation in municipal decision-making and council’s role in finan
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on Emancipation Day: “Today is an important day to recognize the strength and perseverance of Black communities. August 1 is recognized as Emancipation Day in Canada. In 1833, the British Empire...
A life of experience has taught Tyler Murnaghan the value of making a difference. Tyler’s father Kenneth Murnaghan leads the Brain Injury Association of PEI. His mother Tammy worked as an addictions counsellor and with the Red Cross in disaster relief. “With the two of them so...
As 2021 came to a close, Islanders continued to contribute to their communities by participating in provincial government boards through Engage PEI. In November and December, 15 people were appointed or reappointed to seven agencies, boards and commissions. “Islanders continue to...
As Prince Edward Island joins provinces and countries around the world in celebrating International Literacy Day today, Premier Dennis King proudly recognized Ms. Linda Fraser as this year’s recipient of the 2020 Council of the Federation Literacy Award for Prince Edward Island...
Island Investment Development Inc. (IIDI) is a crown corporation reporting to the Minister of Economic Development, Innovation, and Trade. The objects of IIDI are as follows: raise capital in foreign and domestic markets; provide financing to projects of significant economic...
May 5 is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). It is a day to bring awareness and to recognize and honour the lost lives of Indigenous women and girls. “Today we reflect on and honour the lives of Indigenous women, girls and...
Applications are open for the 2025-2026 round of the Anti-Racism Microgrant, with $100,000 in funding available. The funding supports community-led anti-racism projects and will be used to develop and deliver initiatives that benefit racialized and Indigenous communities across...
The role of the Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Council is to provide advice to Workers Compensation Board on occupational health and safety (OH&S) matters throughout the province and to advise government on proposed revisions to OH&S legislation. Who serves on the...