In 2012, an Internal Review Committee reviewed the Freedom of Information Act and made recommendations. This report contains their review findings and recommendations.
The Standing Committee on Communities, Land and Environment is responsible for recommending to the Legislative Assembly individuals to be appointed to the Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission, which administers and enforces the Human Rights Act, pursuant to Section 16 of...
Premier Wade MacLauchlan announced that Charlottetown-Victoria Park MLA Richard Brown will serve as Government House Leader, effective immediately. “As Government’s longest-serving MLA, Richard Brown’s experience and knowledge are critical to delivering on our mandate to build...
The final report of the Child Protection Act Review Advisory Committee
Prince Edward Island’s Water Act comes into effect on June 16. This comprehensive Act, which was developed with considerable input from the stakeholders and public from 2014 – 2017 by then Minister Robert Mitchell will provide fair access to water for everyone, while ensuring the...
Final report from the Child Protection Act Review advisory committee.
Gary McLeod, has advised The Honourable Francis (Buck) Watts, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, that he is resigning as Chief Electoral Officer for Prince Edward Island, effective 1 June 2017. Mr. McLeod has served as Chief Electoral Officer since January, 2013, for almost...
The first session of the Sixty-sixth General Assembly of Prince Edward Island opened today with the reading of the Speech from the Throne by the Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island. The speech sets forth government’s mandate, outlining a plan...
Premier Dennis King announced changes to the provincial cabinet today. The following MLAs were given new ministerial responsibilities this morning during a ceremony at Government House: Hon. Darlene Compton, member of the Legislative Assembly for Belfast - Murray River, was...
Premier Dennis King issued the following statement today on the passing of Francis “Junior” O’Brien: “Junior O’Brien was a proud Islander and family man who ably served his community and the people of 2nd Kings as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for many years, and his loss...