CANADA, October 29 - Island communities continue to see the benefits of residents lending their voice through their participation in government agencies, boards and commissions.    

This month, 19 people were appointed or reappointed to four boards, including the newly created Anti-Racism Table.

“It’s always an honour to welcome newly appointed Islanders to provincial agencies, boards and commissions. Every single voice at these tables plays an important role in how we tackle the issues Islanders face day in and day out related to areas such as accessibility, race and economic opportunities. My thanks go out to everyone who submits their name through Engage PEI. I know that with your knowledge and expertise, we will be able to drive sustainable change in Prince Edward Island.”

- Premier Dennis King

Every month, Engage PEI accepts applications for upcoming vacancies on one of over 70 government agencies, boards and commissions.

Media contact: Vicki Tse vickitse@gov.pe.ca  

Backgrounder

Here are the 19 people appointed or reappointed to four government agencies, boards and commissions in October 2021.

AccessAbility Advisory Council Carolyn Jenkins, Charlottetown

Anti-Racism Table Thea Xi Du, Charlottetown Linnell Edwards, Charlottetown Wanda Lyall, Stratford Joshua Tarichia, Mermaid Nnena Lucille Ukwa, Charlottetown Stephanie Arnold, North Rustico Leticia LaRosa, Charlottetown Malak Nassar, Charlottetown Nancy Peters-Doyle, Seacow Pond Satyajit Sen, Charlottetown Tamara Steele, Charlottetown

Island Investment Development Inc. Board of Directors Jacinthe Lemire, Nine Mile Creek Johnny Flynn, Souris (reappointment)

Power Engineers Board of Examiners Steven Townsend, Fernwood (reappointment) Ronald McIntyre, Slemon Park (reappointment) Miller West, Three Rivers (reappointment) David Wonnacott, Charlottetown (reappointment) Douglas Watts, Charlottetown (reappointment)