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 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...
The purpose of the Board is to ensure that the examinations being conducted for those seeking to become Land Surveyors are carried out within the regulations and standards outlined in the Land Surveyors Act.
What is the function of the board?
The Board...
The purpose of the board is to oversee the Holland College facilities located on PEI, as well as make necessary appointments and removals of all personnel involved in the operation of these facilities.
What is the function of the board?
The government...
The management, administration and control of the property, revenue, business and affairs of the University are vested in the Board.
What is the function of the board?
The Board of Governors is a body established by the University Act. The Act vests in...
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 also outlines role as an appeal...
The Corporation shall:
(a) innovate, invest and provide expertise for projects;
(b) act as a catalyst with the private sector; and
(c) initiate development projects and facilitate urban renewal.
What is the function of the organization?
Property...
A Review Board shall be established or designated for each province to make or review dispositions concerning any accused in respect of whom a verdict of not criminally responsible by reason of mental disorder or unfit to stand trial is rendered., and...
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...
The purpose of the Employment Standards Board is to provide an independent forum for the fair adjudication of employment rights and obligations as outlined in the Employment Standards Act.
What is the function of the board?
The primary role of the...
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...
The objects of the Agency are:
(a) to provide leadership in the support and implementation of the government's economic development strategy;
(b) to operate as a responsible, professional lender providing prudent and necessary financing assistance to...
The 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 protection of heritage places and...
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...
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 Commission is charged with the duty to improve and maintain the best possible service to students as lifelong learners in the Maritime provinces.
What is the function of the commission?
The Commission's principal duties are:
(a) to undertake...
To assist in creating safer, healthier workplaces for Islanders, the Council will provide advice to Workers Compensation Board on OH&S matters throughout the province and advise government on proposed revisions to the legislation.
What is 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...
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,...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
To facilitate economic development in the Summerside area.
What is the function of the organization?
A for-profit corporation established to foster socio-economic development in the City of Summerside and environs, with particular focus on maintaining...
The Minister shall appoint a Tourism Advisory Council to advise the Minister on tourism research, tourism product development and tourism marketing strategies to promote and enhance PEI's reputation as a premier tourism destination.
What is the function...
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...
The Workers Compensation Board of Directors is responsible for the governance and strategic planning of the Workers Compensation Board. The Board establishes policies and programs required for the administration of the Workers Compensation Act and the...
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...