Policy & Research

Policy Shapes Our Sector

Decisions at every level of government, from legislation, to funding rules, to tax changes, shape the environment in which PEI's nonprofit and community organisations operate. CSNPEI is here to help Island charities, NGOs, and other groups stay on top of these shifts by monitoring the broader policy landscape on behalf of the sector. Our team is tracking regulation changes, and government decisions that affect day to day operations, while bringing sector knowledge and member perspectives into these conversations.

Research Helps Us Succeed

Research at the local, regional, and national level matters to the community sector on PEI. Local data captures the specific realities of small communities, rural areas, and unique population dynamics that provincial or national numbers can miss. Regional and national research gives PEI's community organizations a broader context, letting them compare outcomes, identify trends, and learn from approaches tried elsewhere in Atlantic Canada, or across the country. Together, these layers of research strengthen funding proposals, guide program design, and support evidence-based work.

 Policy Briefs, Sector Reports & Pre-Budget Submissions

Relevant Past Events

2026 Municipal By-election Candidates Debate (1) (1)
federal debate info
Forum on societal issues (1)
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Forum on societal issues (2)

Get in touch

Your organization's experience matters. If you have a story, data point, or policy concern you think CSNPEI should know about, we want to hear from you.

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Sarah Outram

Director of Policy and Research

902-918-5549

81 Prince Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4R3