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Profiles of Agencies, Boards and Commissions

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Profiles of agencies, boards and commissions are listed alphabetically. For ease in searching, some have been grouped by topic.

Acadian and Francophone Community Advisory Committee

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...

AccessAbility Advisory Council

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 Prince Edward Island AccessAbility Advisory...

Advisory Council on the Status of Women

The Council shall: develop public awareness of the issues affecting the status of women; promote a change in attitudes within the community in order that women may enjoy an equality of opportunity; encourage discussion and expression of opinion by...

Anti-Racism Table

The Anti-Racism Table was formed in 2021 to identify ways and actions to address systemic racism on PEI. What is the function of the organization? The Anti-Racism Table will make recommendations to the PEI government to view practices and activities...

Board of Examiners of Land Surveyors

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...

Boilers and Pressure Vessels Advisory Board

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...

Building Standards Council

The Building Standards Council is established in accordance with the Building Codes Act. What is the function of the Council? The Building Standards Council shall advise the Minister on matters concerning the Building Codes Act and regulations...

Building Standards Council Appeal Board

To provide an independent review process for those dissatisfied with a decision of the Chief Building Official. What is the function of the Appeal Board? The Building Standards Council Appeal Board shall consider all appeals of decisions made by the...

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Board of Management

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...

Charlottetown Area Development Corporation

The Charlottetown Area Development 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...

Criminal Code Review Board

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...

Environmental Advisory Council

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...

Fathers of Confederation Buildings Trust

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...

Finance PEI Board of Directors

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 supply financial capital and infrastructure for strategic...

Financial Assistance Appeal Panel

To hear appeals regarding the financial aid given to those under the Long Term Care Subsidization Act. What is the function of the organization? The Director shall provide advice and assistance to the Minister with respect to the administration and...

Geographical Naming Advisory Committee

The Geographical Naming Advisory Committee (the “Committee”) reviews and assesses complex PEI geographical naming requests. The level of complexity of a name change application can be influenced by a variety of factors including: derogatory nature of...

Heritage Places Advisory Board

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...

Innovation PEI Board of Directors

The objects of the Innovation PEI are to: implement the economic strategy of the Government of Prince Edward Island; recommend changes in economic strategy to the Minister; facilitate cooperation and communication amongst Government, the research and...

Island Investment Development Inc. Board

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...

Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission

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. Website: www.irac...

Island Waste Management Corporation

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...

Lucy Maud Montgomery Foundation

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...

Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission

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...

Net Zero Advisory Committee

The Net Zero Advisory Committee is an advisory group with a legislated mandate in Section 8 of the Net Zero Carbon Act (2020) to provide advice based on diverse experience, knowledge, and evidence to the Minister of Land and Environment on matters...

Order of Prince Edward Island Advisory Council

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...

PEI Arts Guild Inc.

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...

PEI Liquor Control Commission

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...

PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation

The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation is an integral part of the Island's social cultural community which operates seven provincial museums and heritage sites located across Prince Edward Island. The Foundation is responsible for the provincial...

PEI Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Inc.

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...

Poverty Elimination Council

The Prince Edward Island Poverty Elimination Council (the ‘Council’) was created by the Poverty Elimination Strategy Act. What is the function of the Council? The purpose of the Poverty Elimination Strategy Act is to guide government in the creation...

Power Engineers Board of Examiners

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...

Premier's Youth Council

The Premier's Youth Council provides advice to the provincial government on ways to enhance programs, policies, strategies, and resources for youth. What is the function of the council? The Premier's Youth Council serves to advise on and engage with...

Premier’s Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention

The Premier’s Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention was first appointed by the Premier of Prince Edward Island in December 1995 and has been renewed for five year mandates. The most recent renewal is for the period of April 1, 2019 to March...

Prince Edward Island Funeral Services and Professions Board

The objects of the Board are: (a) to protect the public from untrained and unqualified persons providing funeral services or performing embalming; (b) to oversee and facilitate apprenticeship training; (c) to ensure that funeral homes and embalming...

Rural Communities Council

The Rural Communities Council provides advice and makes recommendations to Government regarding rural topics related to the themes of people, communities, the environment and wellness and explore opportunities for development in rural PEI. What is...

Seniors' Secretariat

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 Corporation Board of Directors

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...

Social Programs Appeal Board

To provide an independent hearing to a person who is dissatisfied with a decision respecting the provision of financial assistance under the Social Assistance Act, the provision of supports or assured income under the Supports for Persons with...

Student Financial Assistance Appeal Board

The object of the Appeal Board is to provide an independent review process for those dissatisfied with a decision of the PEI Student Financial Assistance Corporation. What is the function of the Appeal Board? The Student Financial Assistance Appeal...

Summerside Regional Development Corporation

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...

Tourism PEI Board of Directors

Tourism PEI is a crown corporation that reports to the minister responsible for tourism and is responsible for the promotion of Prince Edward Island as a premier tourism destination; tourism development and investments; the development and...

Victim Services Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Victim Services Advisory Committee 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...

Women and Gender Diverse People's Health Council

The Women and Gender Diverse People’s Health Council will oversee the implementation and monitoring of Prince Edward Island’s five-year Health Strategy for Women and Islanders Who Are Gender Diverse. What is the function? The Council is responsible...
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