Profiles of Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Profiles of agencies, boards and commissions can be found alphabetically below. For ease in searching, some have been grouped at the bottom by topic.
The Committee supports the government’s efforts to maintain formal communication and consultation with the Acadian and Francophone community (AFC) of PEI, and ensures that the needs and priorities of the AFC are considered in the delivery of services by...
The purpose of the AccessAbility Advisory Council is to provide input, consultation and advice to the minister on issues affecting individuals with disabilities.
What is the function of the council?
The Council shall
advise the Minister on broad...
The Council shall:
(a) develop public awareness of the issues affecting the status of women;
(b) promote a change in attitudes within the community in order that women may enjoy an equality of opportunity;
(c) encourage discussion and expression of...
The purpose of the commission is to regulate and oversee the harness racing industry throughout the maritime provinces.
What is the function of the commission?
The Commission may:
(a) govern, regulate and supervise harness racing in all of its forms...
To regulate the construction and modification of all boilers and pressure vessels on PEI, in regulations defined under the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act.
What is the function of the board?
To assure that the inspection of all boilers and pressure...
To advise the Minister on matters concerning the Provincial Building Code Act and regulations and to provide a liaison between the Minister and other persons or bodies interested in construction standards (new draft Act outlines appeal board duties for...
The Canada Revenue Agency Board is responsible for overseeing the organization and administration of the CRA.
The CRA has the mandate to administer tax, benefits, and other programs, and to ensure compliance on behalf of governments across Canada,...
Chapter 10 (Dispute Resolution) of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement allows for the establishment of a panel to resolve disputes between Parties (i.e. Government-to-Government) or Persons and Parties (i.e. Person-to-Government).
What is the function of...
The Criminal Code Review Board is an independent tribunal established pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada which stipulates that each province and territory must establish or designate a Review Board to oversee individuals found by the court as unfit...
The object of the Board is to ensure the provision in facilities of child care that is safe, of good quality and appropriate to the needs of children.
What is the function of the board?
The functions of the Board are:
(a) to license child care...
To serve as an advisory board to the Minister on environmental issues.
What is the function of the council?
To provide advice to the Minister and the department on environmental issues. Typically, the Minister will ask the Council to give advice on a...
The objects of the Trust are to use, administer, manage and maintain the Fathers of Confederation buildings in furtherance of the purpose for which it was erected, as a national memorial to the Fathers of Confederation.
What is the function of the board...
Reporting to the Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Finance PEI is a crown corporation that is the lead financing and strategic infrastructure organization for the Province of Prince Edward Island. Its objectives are to:
source, manage and...
The Heritage Places Advisory Board is responsible for the preservation and protection of heritage buildings and sites across PEI.
What is the function of the board?
The Board shall advise and assist the Minister on all matters relating to the...
What is the function of the board?
The objects of the Corporation are:
(a) to implement the economic strategy of the Government of Prince Edward Island;
(b) to recommend changes in economic strategy to the Minister;
(c) to facilitate cooperation and...
Island Investment Development Inc. (IIDI) is a crown corporation reporting to the Minister of Economic Development and Tourism. The objects of IIDI are as follows:
raise capital in foreign and domestic markets;
provide financing to projects of...
The Commission is an independent quasi-judicial tribunal that administers a number of provincial statutes dealing with economic regulation and hears appeals under provincial planning, tax and residential rental property legislation.
What is the function...
The Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC) is a Crown Corporation created by an order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council dated May 25th, 1999, for the purpose of developing, implementing, and operating a waste management system to serve PEI.
What...
The Labour Relations Board provides a quasi-judicial process to resolve applications that either labour or management may bring before it.
What is the function of the board?
To render decisions on applications for certification, unfair labour practice...
The purpose of the Foundation is to use, administer, manage and maintain the buildings, held by the Foundation, and to preserve and perpetuate the memory of Lucy Maud Montgomery, her times and works.
What is the function of the organization?
The...
The object of the Order of Prince Edward Island is to recognize individual excellence, achievement and outstanding contributions to the social, cultural or economic well-being of PEI and its residents.
What is the function of the council?
The council...
To:
(a) provide core funding to support applied and developmental research not covered by other federal or provincial research programs and
(b) to improve competitiveness and sustainability of the industry.
What is the function of the organization?
To...
PEI Arts Guild Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation whose mandate is to own and operate The Guild Theatre and Art Gallery located at 111 Queen Street, Charlottetown, PEI.
What is the function of the organization?
The mandate of the corporation is to...
To regulate the sales and distribution of liquor products across PEI.
What is the function of the commission?
The Commission has the following functions, duties and powers:
(a) to buy, import and have in its possession for sale, and sell, liquors, in...
The purpose of the Museum and Heritage Foundation shall be to study, collect, preserve, interpret, and protect the human and natural heritage of PEI for the use, benefit and enjoyment of the people of the province.
What is the function of the board?...
The purpose of the Board is to recognize and pay tribute to those PEI athletes and builders of sport who have brought special honour to the province.
What is the function of the board?
The Board is responsible for:
(a) the collection of artifacts,...
The Prince Edward Island Poverty Reduction Council (the ‘Council’) is responsible to oversee the implementation and monitoring of the collaborative Poverty Reduction Action Plan (2019-2024).
What is the function of the Council?
In overseeing the...
To regulate the licensing of Power Engineers and the registering of Power, Heating, and Refrigeration plants on Prince Edward Island, under the Power Engineering Act and Regulations.
What is the function of the board?
Review applications received for...
Four Regional Economic Advisory Councils have been established to guide, develop and help drive economic growth across Prince Edward Island. Councils will cover four economic regions of the province:
West
East Prince/West Queens
Capital/Central...
The PEI Seniors’ Secretariat was formed in 1998 to advise government and the community on current and future issues of concern to older adults.
What is the function of the organization?
The success of the Seniors’ Secretariat relies on the following...
Slemon Park is a corporation established in 1991, dedicated to providing location solutions for some of the world's finest companies in aviation, aerospace, commercial and light industries.
What is the function of the organization?
Created following...
To provide an independent hearing to social assistance clients who are dissatisfied with decisions made concerning their application/benefits under social assistance to ensure legislation, regulations and policies are upheld.
What is the function of the...
Tourism PEI is a crown corporation that reports to the Minister of Economic Development and Tourism and is responsible for the promotion of Prince Edward Island as a premier tourism destination; tourism development and investments; the development and...
The purpose of this Board is to consult with the Minister in an effort to help and protect those that have been victimized by crime.
What are the functions of the organization?
The Committee shall:
(a) review existing laws, policies and procedures and...
The Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) is a quasi-judicial body authorized to conduct hearings/appeals from interested parties, mostly injured workers and employers, who are dissatisfied with a decision of the Internal Reconsideration Officer of...
Recognizing that young Islanders want to be engaged and involved in decisions that affect them, the Youth Futures Council is a province-wide youth advisory body that will work to help focus policy and programs in a manner that best services the interests...