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by Anita Cannon, the Depository Services Program and Contributors
Elections PEI Elections PEI has contact information. Beginning with the fall 1996 Provincial election this site has detailed election results available for provincial, municipal, and school board trustee elections and by-elections. Chief Electoral Officer Reports are also online. There is a searchable database which contains information from 1873 to the present for historical election results, a chronological listing of PEI Premiers, a report on historical voter turnout (1970-1996) and a women in PEI politics chronology. Information is provided on provincial electoral districts, current members, detailed information on school trustee elections including maps and historical information, and links to other elections offices across Canada. (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/election/index.php3
Emergency Measures Organization The Prince Edward Island Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is responsible for the development and coordination of an overall provincial emergency management program in relation to emergencies and disasters. The "Overview" section includes a link to the Emergency Measures Act, an annual report, responsibilities, and levels of federal and provincial responsibilities. The "Planning" section contains links to several planning guides in both WP and PDF formats. Other sections include "Training and Education", "Exercising", and "Operations". Most are brief information pages with some links to local and federal sites. Public Information has links to the federal government's Safeguard site. There is also information on financial programs, contacts, and some links to other emergency management related sites. (2003-03-11, Sharon Clark, Librarian, Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/commcul/emo/index.php3
Government of Prince Edward Island This gateway to the PEI government site and to PEI information contains travel information for both tourists and business travellers; links to photos, maps and weather information; InfoPEI which is described as a "useful searchable compendium of facts, addresses, pointers to business, governments and organizations and other reference information"; Island business and government information is included with links to business sectors and to PEI government sites. The government sites include not only links to government departments, agencies, the Legislative Assembly, Elections PEI, the Premier's Office and Executive Council, but also to job opportunities, media information, labour market information, and even an online PEI store for various PEI products. A wide variety of interesting items can also be found including a guest book, electronic greeting cards, listing of PEI expressions, a multimedia gallery and electronic mailing lists. (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/
GovInfo.Ca : Prince Edward Island Database of "over 1200 records" pertaining to federal, provincial, and municipal programs and services on P.E.I. The Directory page lists 24 categories or subject areas, which contain links to sub-categories and then Web sites or pages containing various information for government services and programs. The Search page contains Quick Search (keyword or phrase) and Power Search where limiters are community, government building, department/municipality with choices within these available in drop down menus, or use "anywhere on PEI" and search by keyword. Power search also allows limit options of program, license, service, or permit. Many searches lead to InfoPEI Web pages, which are part of the PEI government's Web site. Provincial government information may still be as easily found by searching the PEI government Web site or using the InfoPEI search within it. GovInfo.ca's attempt to provide "one stop" for all PEI government services and programs is not entirely successful but hopefully will evolve into a more complete and easily searched database. A link is provided on the home page to a combined telephone directory for all 3 levels of government on PEI. (2001-04-01, Sharon Clark, Librarian, Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English and French. http://www.gov.pe.ca/govinfo/govinfo-index.php3
P.E.I. Human Rights Commission The P.E.I. Human Rights Commission Web site has contact information and background information about the Commission, a consolidation of the PEI Human Rights Act and its amendments in English and French, the Commission's submission to the Standing Committee on Social Development on amendments to the PEI Human Rights Act, from Feb. 1998, a short list of Board of Inquiry decisions with recommendations, a list of legal decisions involving the PEI Human Rights Commission, and press releases from 1997 on. Available in full text are pamphlets on how a complaint is settled, rights of access, running a business, discrimination in employment, equality at work, and knowing your rights. Other interesting content is the text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and an audio clip from United Nations Radio, on Dec. 10, 1997, on the 49th anniversary of the UN's adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The site also links to other Human Rights Commissions and related sites in Canada and the world. (1999-11-01, Anita Cannon, Mount Allison University ) Site available in English. http://www.isn.net/peihrc
Premier's Office This site contains contact information as well as a link to the homepage of the Council of Maritime Premiers. (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/premier/index.php3
Prince Edward Island Advisory Council on the Status of Women The Advisory Council on the Status of Women site contains contact information and a description of their role within the government of Prince Edward Island. (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/pt/acotsow-info/index.php3
Prince Edward Island Agriculture and Forestry Information Centre This site contains much valuable information on and for the agricultural sector including news (comprises departmental publications and newsletters), statistical and market information, and a library link which contains fact sheets, photos, and documents online as well as a list of heritage farms. Links to departmental contact information, programs and services, tools for farmers, weather information and a keyword searchable index are also found here. There are links to the most recent additions to the site including a downloadable version of the Report of Action Committee on Agricultural Runoff Control, a response to environmental concerns expressed about recent fish kills on PEI. Some sites were unavailable as this government site was being modified at time of site review. (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/af/agweb/index.php3
Prince Edward Island Canada Labour Market Development Agreement This site highlights the partnership between the federal and provincial governments in designing and managing labour market development programs for the unemployed and having these programs meet the specific needs of communities, employers and the unemployed on Prince Edward Island. This site gives contact information and highlights the publications and resources available to this task including highlights of this agreement, program fact sheets, business plans, a small business database, news releases, feature stories, newsletters and bulletins, and links to the Millennium Skills Project which is developing an education and training strategy for PEI. (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/development/labourmarket/
Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and Forestry This site has details and contact information for the Minister, Deputy Minister and other senior officials of this department, lots of information and industry overviews on farming and forestry industries on P.E.I., information on and links to the four divisions of this department: agriculture, finance and income support, forestry, and planning and development. There are links to publications and resources including a monthly newsletter "Corner Post", information on demonstration woodlots, a forest fire weather index, the full text of the "Round Table on Resource Land Use and Stewardship", fact sheets, documents, soil and feed lab test results, a forestry overview and most notably, "The Agriculture Information Centre". This Centre has news, statistics, market reports, departmental and program information, online tools for farmers, links to weather information and links to related agricultural information (federal ,provincial, general, regional and local in scope). The Agricultural Information Centre also highlights its latest updates. (1999-08, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/af/
Prince Edward Island Department of Community and Cultural Affairs This site includes links to its divisions, with contact information, and publications on employment standards and on the institution of the 911 Emergency Response System on Prince Edward Island. Contact information and links to the following areas of Ministerial Responsibility are also included: Emergency Measures Organization, Employment Standards Board, Industrial Relations Council, Labour Relations Board and Workers Compensation Board. The latter site includes policy, health and safety information and legislation as well as information on claims and appeals, online publications and a quarterly newsletter. (1999-08, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/commcul/index.php3
Prince Edward Island Department of Development and Technology The Department of Development site contains contact information as well as information on its publications and resources including an online copy of the Labour Market Development Agreement. There is also contact and background information about each of the Department's divisions: Access PEI, Community Development, Energy and Minerals, Finance and Administration, Policy and Planning, and Immigration, Investment and Trade Policy. There is a listing of areas of Ministerial responsibility. There are also links and contact information to a variety of crown agencies and organizations under the jurisdiction of this Department including The Employment Development Agency, Energy Corporation, Enterprise PEI, Food Technology Centre and Island Investment Development Inc. (1999-11-01, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/development/index.php3
Prince Edward Island Department of Education Posted here are the Department's mission statement and philosophy, news releases, Annual Reports, their newsletter "Communicator", a directory of schools and school board offices, links to school board home pages, the 1995-96 to 1997-98 school calendar, and a telephone and email directory. Site available in English. http://www.edu.pe.ca/
Prince Edward Island Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment Included in this site is contact information for this department and its four divisions: corporate services, fisheries and aquaculture, tourism development and tourism marketing. The Tourism Development division has links to its Provincial Golf, Provincial Parks and Visitor Services areas. The publications and resources links include an online version of the popular Visitor's Guide, links to the primary resources television program "Island Focus" as well as recent press releases. (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/fae/index.php3
Prince Edward Island Department of Health and Social Services This site contains contact information, areas of legislative administration, links to Departmental Divisions and a listing of the areas of ministerial responsibility. A large number of publications and resources are linked to this home page including such publications as Cancer Trends in PEI 1983-1997 and PEI Highlights - Second Report on the Health of Canadians. There is also a link to the invaluable Health Information Resource Centre. (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/hss/index.php3
Prince Edward Island Department of Transportation and Public Works This site has contact information for the department and its five divisions: Capital Projects; Environmental Management; Highway Maintenance; Strategic Planning and Development; and Finance, Human Resources and Operations. There is also a short description with each of these divisions outlining their subject area. There is also a listing of areas of Ministerial responsibility. There are a number of publications and resources available online including laws and regulations, motor vehicle registration information and PEI traffic rules. (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/tpw/
Prince Edward Island Executive Council This site contains contact information on Executive Council staff as well as cabinet ministers and links to government departments. There are separate linked pages for each of the three main Executive Council Committees including Treasury Board, Strategic Planning and Legislative Review. (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/ec/index.php3
Prince Edward Island Health Information Resource Centre This site contains a vast amount of information for the health care consumer including a listing of provincial health resources and organizations, a health reference library with over 310,000 online articles, health promotion inventory listing local initiatives in health promotion, a Circle of Health Learning Guide, a listing of centre resources, links to an Island Help Line, and even SAM (Smart Access Method) - a unique health information tool for the intellectually challenged. There are also links to other directories and resources available on the Web. It also lists the location and hours of the centre. As the description notes "The Health Information Resource Centre is a province wide service managed by a volunteer committee representing consumers, community organizations and professional service providers. The centre is designed to improve access to information for all residents of PEI, thereby providing them with the opportunity to increase control over and improve their health." (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.hirc.pe.ca/
Prince Edward Island Knowledge Economy Partnership This site contains an overview and background information about this joint federal/provincial initiative which partners with both of Prince Edward Island's main post secondary institutions: Holland College and the University of Prince Edward Island. This site includes documents and other material related to the partnership, a listing of projects being undertaken, and proposal submission guidelines. These joint efforts are to assist in implementing or employing state-of-the-art information technology in service delivery, business, industry and to the general public. (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/kep/index.php3
Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly The Legislative Assembly site includes contact information, proceedings of the Legislative Assembly including Hansard (60th General Assembly), bill tracking, speech from the throne, rules of the Legislative Assembly, index of members, listing and composition of legislative committees, links to the Government Members' Office, Office of the Leader of the Opposition, the Third Party Office, law clerk's office, Auditor General's Office, and links to other Legislatures. The Auditor General's site includes its annual reports dating back to 1997. (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.assembly.pe.ca/index.php
Prince Edward Island Lieutenant Governor The Lieutenant Governor's site contains contact information, background on the position of Lieutenant Governor, listing of positions, list of aides-de-camp, photographs and links to other vice regal sites. (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/lg/index.php3
Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission The Liquor Control Commission site contains contact information for the Commission and its four divisions: finance; licensing and security; marketing; and purchasing and distribution. There is also a short description of its mandate. (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/tourism/plcc-info/index.php3
Prince Edward Island Media Information This site has been designed to provide the media and the public with up to date information on the activities of the government of Prince Edward Island. It provides access to a variety of feature stories, photos, travel media stories, press releases, and story ideas about Prince Edward Island. Included on the site are links to information on the Island's golf industry and Confederation Bridge. The provincial publication Quarter in Review can also be accessed as well as a report on Team Atlantic's New England trade mission. (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/infopei/Government/Provincial/Media_Information/index.php3
Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation "The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation ... operates seven excellent sites, supports educational and publishing programs and offers a wide variety of exhibits and special events to Islanders and visitors. The Museum is funded through the provincial government, Department of Canadian Heritage and is supported by admission fees, memberships, subscriptions, donations and sponsorships. Administered by a Board of Governors, it reports to the Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs." The Web site contains links to information and graphics of the seven museums and links to the museum's own Web site if existing. Event information does not appear to be updated. (2003-03-11, Sharon Clark, Librarian, Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English and French. http://www.peimuseum.com/index.html
Prince Edward Island Provincial Treasury This site contains contact information on department and its divisions. Descriptions of each division's area of responsibility are found on their individual contact pages. There is also a listing of areas of ministerial responsibility. The links to publications and resources include a link to the Annual Statistical Review, the Provincial Budget, news releases and other items. (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/pt/
Prince Edward Island Public Service Commission This site has contact information on this agency and its divisions which include employee relations, policy and planning, staffing and workforce renewal. They also maintain a job opportunities page with a listing of job postings, application information and even a job opportunities mailing list. (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.gov.pe.ca/jobs/index.php3
Provincial Library Service The Web site for the Provincial Library service provides information on the service's mission, loan policies, and upcoming library events. A library finder is available with contact information for each of the public library branches in the province. The small site contains a link to the system's online catalogue, a bookmark database, and school library selection lists. A link to the service's annual report in PDF format is available from the page but has not been updated. (2009-03-11, Sharon Clark, Librarian, Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.library.pe.ca/
Public Archives and Records Office PARO's Web site contains within "About the Public Archives and Records Office", contact information and hours, as well as a guide for researchers and a brief section on procedures for accepting donations. A "Genealogical Research" section contains a summary of the types and date ranges of the various records of interest to family researchers. Within this section are instructions as to how to send inquiries to the Archives. The site also contains 3 research guides: Tracing your Family Tree; Historic Buildings; and Community History. A search for some information from P.E.I. census records is available. The site gives access to several on-line exhibits which incorporate images of photographs and other materials from their collections. A short list of off-site archival and genealogical resources is provided. (2003-03-13, Sharon Clark, Librarian, Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.edu.pe.ca/paro/
Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island This site contains a wealth of information on the policies of the WCB as they relate to administration, client and employer services. Also available onsite are links to Occupational Health & Safety information including the Act and its Regulations; and WCB information on claims, appeals, rehabilitation, classification and assessment. The WCB newsletter and archived back issues are found online as well as a number of other reports and publications. Links to related sites are also provided. (1999-11, Leo Patrick J Cheverie, University of Prince Edward Island ) Site available in English. http://www.wcb.pe.ca/
Reviewed: 2003-10-09
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