COMMISSION OF INQUIRY

TO REVIEW THE PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND LANDS PROTECTION ACT

APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER

AND

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Pursuant to the section 1 of the Public Inquiries Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. P-31, Council established a commission of inquiry to examine, conduct research and consultations, and make recommendations related to the Prince Edward Island Lands Protection Act;

FURTHER, Council appointed Horace B. Carver, of Charlottetown, Queens County, pursuant to section 2 of the said Act as a Commissioner to conduct such inquiry;

AND FURTHER, Council advised that the inquiry is directed to examine, inquire into, and report regarding:

1. the adequacy of existing aggregate land holding limits given changes in agriculture, provincial land use and ownership trends, and ruralcommunities;

2. options for reducing red tape and regulatory requirements while ensuring that the Act can be effectively administered and enforced;

3. legislative concerns that have arisen involving such issues as land holding limits as they apply to utilities, application thresholds as they apply to multiple owners, and the information and deeming requirements for nonprofit corporations;

4. any other matter the Commissioner deems appropriate to review and bring

to the attention of Executive Council.

AND FURTHER, Council directed the Commissioner to seek the views of

individuals and organizations concerned with the subject matter of the inquiry and

empowered him to:

• adopt such procedures and methods as he deems appropriate for the proper

conduct of the inquiry;

• exercise all powers conferred upon him by the Public Inquiries Act; and

• seek and expect such assistance of officers and employees of the departments and agencies of the Government of Prince Edward Island in any way he may require for the conduct of the inquiry.

AND FURTHER, Council directed that the inquiry be establish as of January

1, 2013 and that the Commissioner present a final report of findings and recommendations to the Executive Council by June 30, 2013.