Have Your Say

The Independent Review of the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission wants to hear from you.

The Independent Review was established under The Public Inquiries Act, and it works separately from government. Its job is to take a careful, impartial look at how the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission is structured and how it works, and to make recommendations for improvements where warranted. 

Residents, organizations, and anyone with relevant experience or insight related to IRAC’s work is invited to participate by sharing their perspectives. Your contribution will help shape what the Independent Review learns and what it recommends.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

There are two ways you can participate. You can choose one or both options.

1. Make a submission

Share your views in writing or by audio, on your own schedule. It can be as short as a few sentences. This is the simplest way to contribute.

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Deadline to Submit July 31, 2026

2. Make a presentation

Speak directly to the Independent Review Commissioner and staff at a public session in a community across Prince Edward Island. Presentations happen on set dates and times and are scheduled in advance with each participant. You must register in advance to present.  

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Deadline to Register extended to June 24, 2026

WHAT THE INDEPENDENT REVIEW IS LOOKING AT

The Independent Review is looking at the structure, mandate, performance, and transparency of IRAC, and options for improvement.

Its work focuses on four areas:

Energy and utilities regulation.

How rates and decisions (including petroleum pricing) are set, how open and predictable the process is, and how well it protects the public interest.

The Lands Protection Act administration.

How land ownership approvals and exemptions are handled, how consistent and transparent the decisions are, and clarity of roles and responsibilities.

Appeals processes.

How consistent, timely, and transparent its decisions are on appeal matters such as planning, rental decisions, property and tax assessments, environmental, and heritage.

Governance and institutional design.

How IRAC is organized and held accountable, its independence, and whether its combined roles as administrator, regulator and appeals tribunal is efficient and effective.

You don't need to be an expert to take part. If you have dealt with IRAC, have a view on how it operates, or have ideas for how it could work better, the Independent Review would like to hear from you.

WHAT THE INDEPENDENT REVIEW IS NOT LOOKING AT

There are some things the Independent Review cannot look at. Knowing these up front helps you direct your time to the right place.

Individual cases and decisions.

The Independent Review looks at structure, process, and policy. It cannot reverse or change a previous decision.

The work of the Residential Rental Office.

Rentals oversight is handled day-to-day by the Residential Rental Office, a separate body that resolves landlord and tenant disputes, sets the annual allowable rent increase, and holds first-level hearings. The Rental Office's processes are not being reviewed. This review focuses on IRAC's role in hearing appeals of rental decisions.

Complaints.

The Independent Review is not a complaints service. A complaint about a decision or a service should go through the existing channels at IRAC or the appropriate government agency. The Independent Review can, however, hear your views on how well IRAC's processes work from your experience.

The conduct of any individual.

This is a review of how IRAC functions and how effective it is. It is not an inquiry into the conduct of any individual.

Active matters.

Any IRAC hearing, proceeding, or decision that is currently underway is outside the Review’s reach. This protects the independence of IRAC's role.

Not sure whether your topic fits? Read our engagement frequently asked questions for more detail or contact us at Commission@IRACReview.ca

WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR INPUT?

Everything you share is read and considered by the Independent Review as it forms its final report and recommendations.

All submissions made to the Independent Review may be made public at its discretion. By submitting information to the Independent Review, you acknowledge and consent that your submission may be published to advance the Review's objectives. 

HAVE A QUESTION?

Read our frequently asked questions for more on how to take part, what to expect, and how your input is used. Still not sure?

Contact the Independent Review at Commission@IRACReview.ca and we'll be glad to help.

WHAT DOES IRAC DO?

The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC) is an independent tribunal and regulator established in 1991. In plain terms, it touches a lot of everyday life on Prince Edward Island:

  • It regulates electricity rates for electrical utilities, petroleum prices (gas, diesel, heating oil and propane), certain water and wastewater utilities, and waste management rates.
  • It administers the Lands Protection Act, which sets limits on how much land a person or corporation can own.
  • It hears appeals on items such as planning, residential tenancy (rent), environmental, heritage, and property tax matters.
  • It also advises government on creating or restructuring municipalities.