Women in Prince Edward Island: Statistical Review is a resource that will help guide decision making for both government and the community, says Minister Paula Biggar, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women.
“This review is a compilation of valuable data from Statistics Canada reports, community resources and provincial government departments,” said Minister Biggar. “Collectively this lets us look at women’s lives from a number of areas.”
Minister Biggar said the report also included jurisdictional comparisons within the Atlantic Region and across Canada to highlight women’s experiences in PEI as they compare to women’s experiences elsewhere.
“This report will be used by people within government and the broader community to provide a snapshot of the diverse experiences of men and women across the province. This information can help guide decision making, and steer program delivery,” she said.
This is the third edition of Women in PEI: Statistical Review. As with the previous editions, this review is intended to provide a profile of women’s participation in education, business, government, and other aspects of community life. The chapters in this review cover a wide range of statistical information about the female population in PEI, and include data on education, work and income, health, justice, violence against women and women in leadership.