Inactive Committees
The following committees are no longer active, but their reports to the legislature and meeting transcripts are available in the Committee Documents search.
The Legislative Assembly began live streaming committee meetings online in September 2017, and recordings of these meetings are available, along with any audio available for some committees, in the Committee Media Archive. The chart below indicates which formats, if any, are available online for each inactive committee.
Special Committees
| Committee Name | Mandate | Audio (if available) | Video (if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Change (2004-2005) |
The Special Committee on Climate Change was directed by the Legislative Assembly to consult with Islanders and to develop recommendations on a new climate change strategy for Prince Edward Island. | n/a | n/a |
| Climate Change (2019-2020) |
The special committee was created as a result of the unanimous passage of Motion 37 on July 11, 2019, to explore the options available to reduce GHG emissions and to make fully costed recommendations on how the province can best meet its emission reduction targets. | Yes | Yes |
| On Committees (at the start of each General Assembly) |
The Special Committee on Committees is charged preparing a list of members to serve on the various standing committees of the Legislative Assembly. | n/a | n/a |
| Democratic Renewal (2015-2016) |
Motion 33 created the Special Committee on Democratic Renewal to guide public engagement and make recommendations in response to the White Paper on Democratic Renewal. |
n/a | n/a |
| Government Records Retention (2020) |
Motion 86 created the Special Committee on Government Records Retention to study the missing records referred in the Information and Privacy Commissioner’s Order No FI-20-007 and the current practices related to electronic records and security. The committee was to report back to the legislature within six months. |
Yes | Yes |
| Poverty in PEI (2019-2020) |
Motion 33 created the Special Committee on Poverty in Prince Edward Island to report back to the Legislative Assembly within twelve months with recommendations to establish clear definitions and measures of poverty, and a living wage for Prince Edward Island. |
Yes | Yes |
| Prince Edward Island's Electoral Boundaries (2006) |
The Committee was directed by the Legislative Assembly to meet to receive public opinion on the Report of the PEI Electoral Boundaries Commission (McQuaid Report) and to report back to the Assembly with recommendations. | n/a | n/a |
Standing Committees
| Committee Name | Mandate | Audio (if available) | Video (if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and Fisheries (2015-2019) |
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries was charged with matters concerning agriculture and fisheries. | Yes | Yes |
| Agriculture, Environment, Energy and Forestry (2010-2014) |
The Standing Committee on Agriculture, Environment, Energy and Forestry is charged with matters concerning agriculture, the environment, energy and forestry. | n/a | n/a |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Environment (2003-2009) |
The Standing Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Environment is charged with matters concerning agriculture, forestry and the environment. | n/a | n/a |
| Communities, Land and Environment (2015-2019) |
The Standing Committee on Communities, Land and Environment is charged with matters concerning municipal affairs and provincial planning, land and local governance, environment, water, forests, wildlife; and justice and public safety, intergovernmental affairs, Aboriginal affairs, Acadian and Francophone affairs, Status of Women, the PEI Human Rights Commission, charities and emergency measures. | Yes | Yes |
| Community Affairs and Economic Development (2003-2009) |
The Standing Committee on Community Affairs and Economic Development was charged with matters concerning community, cultural and economic affairs, labour and justice. In November 2008, the Committee was charged, by Motion 59, to consult with Island consumers and industry stakeholders to determine the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission's overall role in serving Islanders' interests with regard to energy costs and rent increases. | n/a | n/a |
| Community and Intergovernmental Affairs (2010-2014) |
The Standing Committee on Community and Intergovernmental Affairs was charged with matters concerning community and cultural affairs, labour and justice, intergovernmental affairs and the constitution of Canada. | n/a | n/a |
| The Constitution of Canada (2008) |
The Standing Committee on the Constitution of Canada was charged with matters concerning the Constitution of Canada. | n/a | n/a |
| Education and Economic Development (2015-2019) |
The Standing Committee on Education and Economic Development is charged with matters concerning advanced and early learning, tourism and other industries, heritage and culture, immigration, multiculturalism, and rural development. | Yes | Yes |
| Education and Innovation (2010-2014) |
The Standing Committee on Education and Innovation was charged with matters concerning education, higher learning, and economic development. | n/a | n/a |
| Fisheries, Intergovernmental Affairs and Transportation (2004-2008) |
The Standing Committee on Fisheries, Intergovernmental Affairs and Transportation was charged with matters concerning fisheries, intergovernmental affairs and transportation. | n/a | n/a |
| Fisheries, Transportation and Rural Development (2010-2014) |
The Standing Committee on Fisheries, Transportation and Rural Development was charged with matters concerning fisheries, transportation and rural development. | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Wellness (2015-2018) |
The Standing Committee on Health and Wellness was charged with health, social programs, health infrastructure, persons with disabilities, and sport. | Yes | Yes |
| Health, Social Development and Seniors (2010-2014) |
The Standing Committee on Health, Social Development and Seniors was charged with matters concerning health, social development and seniors. | n/a | n/a |
| Infrastructure and Energy (2015-2018) |
The Standing Committee on Infrastructure and Energy was charged with matters concerning transportation, infrastructure, energy policy and mineral resources development, telecommunications, internet and broadcasting. | Yes | Yes |
| Privileges, Rules and Private Bills (2004-2015) |
The Standing Committee on Privileges, Rules and Private Bills was charged with matters concerning the rules and privileges of the Legislative Assembly, and private bills. |
n/a | n/a |
| Social Development (2003-2009) |
The Standing Committee on Social Development was charged with matters concerning education, health and social development. Pursuant to Section 16 of the Human Rights Act, RSPEI 1988, Cap. H-12, the Committee was also responsible for recommending to the Legislative Assembly persons to serve on the Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission. In November 2008, the Committee was charged, by Motion 58, to consult with Islanders regarding the health risks of high energy drinks and seek direction on possible restrictions on the sale of these drinks. These consultations commenced in early 2009. | n/a | n/a |
Questions regarding inactive committees? Contact:
Office of the Clerk
Phone: 902-368-5970
Email: assembly@assembly.pe.ca
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