PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Conseil consultatif sur la situation de la femme de l’Î.-P.-É.
Working for gender equality for all Islanders
Promoting changes of attitude within the Prince Edward Island community
Advising government to achieve equality in legislation, policies, and programs
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women (PEIACSW) is an arm’s-length government-appointed Council. Nine Council members are selected from among Island women who have demonstrated a commitment to women’s equality and who represent regional, cultural, and ethnic diversity.
Travailler à l’atteinte de l’égalité des genres pour tous les Insulaires
Favoriser les changements d’attitude dans la communauté de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard
Conseiller le gouvernement pour établir l’égalité dans les lois, les politiques et les programmes
Le Conseil consultatif sur la situation de la femme de l’Î.-P.-É. (CCSFÎPÉ) est un conseil indépendant dont les membres sont nommés par le gouvernement. Le Conseil est composé de neuf membres sélectionnés parmi des femmes insulaires qui font preuve d’intérêt pour l’égalité de la femme et qui représentent la diversité régionale, culturelle et ethnique.
Recent news from PEI ACSW
Commentary: Setting the grade for gender equality in PEI
Cathy Rose: "Women are still underrepresented in decision-making roles across government, making up only 20 per cent of cabinet and only 25 per cent of deputy minister-level appointments." Contributed photo Government gets a B+, but there’s still a ways to go in terms...
Equality Report Card 2022 / La Fiche de rendement sur l’égalité 2022
Equality Report Card Launch Recording Equality Report Card Launch Video Link: https://vimeo.com/693625038 Recorded from the Zoom broadcast, presentations from the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women's launch of the Prince Edward Island Equality Report Card...
Zoom Lunch and Learn – “Calls for Justice” with Senator Michèle Audette – Monday, March 14, 2022
This is the third in our special series of online Lunch & Learn events on issues that affect the status of women. "Calls for Justice" will feature guest presenter Senator Michèle Audette, former Commissioner of the National Inquiry into Missing and...
IWD Special Edition E-News – March 8, 2022
Welcome to our International Women's Day Special Edition E-News - March 8, 2022 1) IWD 2022 - Chairperson's Message2) 25 Most Powerful Women in Atlantic Canada Business 20223) International Women's Day 2022 "Break the Bias" - Podcasts Are Now Available!4) Recognizing...