Government of Prince Edward Island
The Government of Prince Edward Island refers to the provincial government of the province of Prince Edward Island. Its powers and structure are set out in the Constitution Act, 1867.
| Provincial government | |
| Formation | 1 July 1873 |
|---|---|
| Founding document | Constitution Act, 1867 |
| Province | Prince Edward Island |
| Country | Canada |
| Website | www |
| Crown | |
| Sovereign | Monarch |
| Vice-regal representative | Lieutenant Governor |
| Seat | Government House |
| Legislative (Crown-in-Parliament) | |
| Legislature | General Assembly of Prince Edward Island |
| Meeting place | Province House[a] |
| Executive (Crown-in-Council) | |
| Head of government | Premier |
| Appointer | Lieutenant Governor |
| Headquarters | Charlottetown |
| Main organ | Executive Council |
| Departments | 10 departments |
| Judicial (Crown-on-the-Bench) | |
| Court | Court of Appeal |
| Seat | Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts Building, Charlottetown |
In modern Canadian use, the term "government" referred broadly to the cabinet of the day (formally the Executive Council of Prince Edward Island), elected from the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island and the non-political staff within each provincial department or agency – that is, the civil service.
The Province of Prince Edward Island is governed by a unicameral legislature, the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, which operates in the Westminster system of government. The political party that wins the largest number of seats in the legislature normally forms the government, and the party's leader becomes premier of the province, i.e., the head of the government.
Lieutenant-Governor of Prince Edward Island
The functions of the Sovereign, Charles III, King of Canada, known in Prince Edward Island as the King in Right of Prince Edward Island, are exercised by the Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island. The Lieutenant Governor is appointed by the Governor General of Canada on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Canada, in consultation with the Premier of Prince Edward Island.
Ministries
- Department of Agriculture and Land
- Department of Economic Growth, Tourism, and Culture
- Department of Education and Lifelong Learning
- Department of Environment, Water, and Climate Change
- Department of Finance
- Department of Fisheries and Communities
- Department of Health and Wellness
- Department of Justice and Public Safety
- Department of Social Development and Housing
- Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy
See also
Notes
References
External links
- Official Site