Welcome to our
E-news for Friday, June 28, 2013!
1) 2013 PEI Status of Women Equality Report Card Released
 Members of the Advisory Council on the Status of Women are very proud to release our Equality Report Card assessing government's progress on women's equality goals. Find out why the Advisory Council on the Status of Women gave government a grade of "C" for equality and diversity initiatives.
Click here to find links to the Report Card in English and a comprehensive summary in French, as well as media releases and supplementary materials. The Advisory Council is very grateful to all who contributed to the Equality Report Card as respondents within government, from community organizations, and as participants in focus groups. Below are a few photos from the news conference:
 
2) PEI Status of Women Summer Hours
Summer hours at the Advisory Council on the Status of Women office in Charlottetown will begin on July 2nd and continue until September 3rd. The office will be open and staff will be responding to emails and phone calls on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays throughout July and August. The office will be closed on Mondays and Fridays.
Our E-News will be sent out on Thursdays during the summer months. The deadline for community notices during July and August will be Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
Happy summer, everyone! 
3) Mermaid Tears Seaglass Festival
Souris
July 26, 27, & 28, 2013
Beach glass, Sea glass, Sand glass, Mermaid’s tear, Emeralds from the deep there will plenty of them to be found at the 4th annual Mermaid Tears Seaglass Festival in Souris. It begins on Friday evening with a lecture by Richard LaMotte, author of Pure Sea Glass and continues Saturday and Sunday with a vendor fair of sea glass crafts and activities for the whole family—sea glass bingo, live music, children’s activities and crafts just to name a few. Enter your favourite piece of glass in the shared contest with prizes for best piece, best piece of pottery and most unusual. Major sponsors are Town of Souris, Souris Harbour Authority, Heritage Canada and Tourism PEI. Explore the website and plan to make this truly unique experience part of your summer! http://peiseaglassfestival.com/
4) Guest Blog from Canada Revenue Agency
Businesses registered for My Business Account can now receive some of their correspondence from the Canada Revenue Agency in a secure online account.
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Blogue pour les visiteurs de l'Agence du revenu du Canada
Les entreprises enregistrées avec Mon compte d'entreprise peuvent maintenant recevoir une partie de leur correspondance avec l'Agence du revenu du Canada par l'entremise d'un compte en ligne sécurisé.
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