She grew up in an English family, but Moira McGuire spends much of each day living in French. McGuire applied through Engage PEI and was been chosen to represent La Fédération des parents (FPÎPÉ) on the Learning Partners Advisory Council (LPAC). The group represents parents...
A strong and diverse group of 26 Island business and community leaders will help shape Prince Edward Island’s future success. Members of the new Regional Economic Advisory Councils meet for the first time today, August 3, in Stanley Bridge. The goal of the four regional councils...
The Employment Standards Board is is responsible for administering certain provisions under the Employment Standards Act. Who serves on the Board? Employer and worker representatives, as well as the chairperson and vice-chair, are appointed from among individuals who apply...
The Natural Products Appeals Tribunal is responsible for hearing appeals of orders, directions or decisions made by commodity boards and marketing commissions in the province and appeals of orders, directions or regulations made by the PEI Marketing Council. Who serves on the...
An applicant has the right to an appeal to an independent authority should they not be satisfied with the decisions made with respect to their application for assistance. The role of the Social Programs Appeal Board is to provide an independent hearing for disputed decisions. The...
The PEI Grain Elevators Corporation is a 40 year-old provincial crown corporation. There are three elevator facilities in the province - one wooden and two concrete located in Kensington, Roseneath and Elmsdale. The combined total storage capacity of the elevators is just more...
The role of the Provincial Apprenticeship Board is to advise the Minister on matters relating to the suitability of the provincial apprenticeship training and certification system as a means to meet the labour market needs of the province as outlined in the Apprenticeship and...
The purpose of this committee is to consult with the Minister in an effort to help and protect those that have been victimized by crime, to review existing policies, procedures and laws including the Victims of Crime Act and to recommend changes to benefit victims. Who serves on...