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Executive Summary
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC) is a crown
corporation responsible for the administration of the Liquor Control Act and
Regulations, along with the purchase, control and sale of all beverage alcohol
in the province.
A five-member Board of Commissioners is responsible for the commission’s
activities. The chairperson reports to the minister responsible for the PEI Liquor
Control Commission.
The mandate under the Liquor Control Act has two primary components:
regulatory and commercial. The regulatory function responsibilities include:
• licensing and inspecting licensed premises and special permit events;
• investigating and reporting on all licensee or special permit complaints and
determining whether there were infractions of the Liquor Control Act; and
• making recommendations to government on amendments to legislation.
On the commercial side, the commission continues to be a major force in the
provincial economy with gross receipts in excess of $105 million, making it one
of the largest retail organizations in Prince Edward Island.
In terms of monetary transfers to the Provincial Treasury, this past fiscal year
saw $39.37 million returned to the Province, a year over year increase of over
$1.7 million.
The commission currently operates 18 corporate retail outlets, as well as a
central warehouse and Licensee Distribution Centre located in Charlottetown.
The commission has contracted with private interests for the operation of a
Liquor Agency store in eight locations: Cavendish, East Royalty, Eldon, Kinkora,
Morell, Murray Harbour, Wood Islands and Charlottetown - Founder’s Hall.
A strategic plan is in place that guides the commission to success in meeting its
performance and accountability goals.
The commission focuses on the following five key areas to measure
performance:
1. Public Safety and Social Responsibility;
2. Financial Performance;
3. Customer Service;
4. Business Effectiveness; and
5. Workplace Quality and Employee Excellence.
These areas serve as a blueprint for incorporating the Mission Statement into
day- to-day activities and establishing strategic goals, the details of which are
explained in further detail in this report.
PEILCC 2015-2016 Annual Report