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More Islanders join provincial boards

May 28, 2021
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Islanders can connect with opportunities to join government agencies, boards and commissions through Engage PEI

Twelve people were appointed or reappointed to six provincial boards this month.

“Islanders have a great sense of community and participation in government boards gives everyone a chance to influence the direction of our province. It’s always great to see that people are engaged and willing to dedicate time and energy to one of 70 government boards that match their interests and expertise.”

- Premier Dennis King

Current boards seeking new members include:

  • Building Standards Council and its Appeal Board
  • Council of the Prince Edward Island Institute of Professional Planners
  • PEI Marketing Council
  • PEI Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Inc.
  • Workers Compensation Board of PEI
  • Employment Standards Board

Island residents interested can submit their application through Engage PEI.

Media contact:

Vicki Tse

vickitse@gov.pe.ca 



Backgrounder

Here are the 12 people appointed or reappointed to 6 agencies, boards and

commissions by Cabinet for May 2021.

Alberton Housing Authority

Erin Murphy, Bloomfield Station

Grant Milligan, Alberton

(reappointment)

Lowell Barbour, Elmsdale

Kramer Gallant, Alberton

(reappointment)

Sandra Gaudette, Alberton

Eva Yeo, O’Leary

Employment Standards Board

Dr. Blake Jelley, Cornwall

(reappointment)

Environmental Advisory Council

Rebecca Cowans, Oyster Bed Bridge

Health PEI Board of Directors

Peter MacDonald, Charlottetown

Holland College Board of Governors

Anne Partridge, Charlottetown

(reappointment)

Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission

Anne Partridge, Charlottetown

(reappointment)

Katherine Gottschall-Pass, Charlottetown

Natalie Mitton, Stratford

 

General Inquiries

Office of the Premier

5th Floor South, Shaw Building

95 Rochford Street

PO Box 2000

Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8

Phone: 902-368-4400

Fax: 902-368-4416