The Anti-Racism Office was established to oversee the implementation of the Anti-Racism Action Plan. It will ensure a collaborative, whole-of-government approach is used to address systemic racism, promote diversity and achieve anti-racist results. The Office will work...
With transportation being one of the largest carbon emitters in the province, public transit is key in reaching PEI’s goal of being the first net zero province in Canada by 2040. Whether you need to go to work, school, shopping, an appointment or out for pleasure, public transit...
Supporting Island Families - Central Queens Elementary teacher Jonathan MacDonald was all smiles as he decorated his classroom to welcome students to his grade 2/3 split. He has a message for his first class as a full-time, permanent teacher – “persistence and patience pays off.”...
The Council was created by the premiers of Canada because they believe it is important for provinces and territories to play a leadership role in revitalizing the Canadian federation and building a more constructive and cooperative federal system. The objectives of Canada's...
When PEI Bag Company Sales Manager Jerry MacDonald retired after 43 years, someone at his retirement party said, “when you deal with the sales team here, you think you’re dealing with the owners.” The way they treat their customers has been key to the 80-year-old Island company’s...
Intergovernmental Affairs works to ensure that the Province's interests are represented in international, national and regional discussions. This involves: Providing advice to the Premier and Ministers on international, federal-provincial, inter-provincial, and regional relations...
Donald DesRoches belives lifelong learning is the key to success in the modern workplace – and a fundamental right. “Change is constant and continuous learning is the best way to manage,” he said. The president of College Acadie practices what he preaches. Last June he donned a...
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 for the oversight of the...
Kathy Hambly believes that the key to launching a career is to learn - early in your education - what employers are looking for. The community leader spent a decade as Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce president and has volunteered with the University of Prince Edward Island...
From his brick walled office in Charlottetown’s historic Connolly Building, Keir Pollard is helping a small town on the opposite end of the continent save water during one of the worst droughts in its history. Pollard, who hails from Murray Harbour and runs SpryPoint Solutions...