Made this 6^th day of October, 2000,

BETWEEN

AND

WHEREAS the Government of Canada outlined in the 1999 Speech from the Throne a new vision of 21^st Century infrastructure to improve the quality of life for Canadians and make a long-term contribution towards a dynamic economy;

AND WHEREAS Canada and Prince Edward Island agree that an Infrastructure program for the construction, renewal, expansion, or material enhancement of infrastructure throughout Canada will contribute to improving the quality of life for all Canadians and building the foundation for sustained long-term economic growth in the 21^st century;

AND WHEREAS Canada and Prince Edward Island agree that local governments know the infrastructure needs that contribute most to the quality of life of communities in Canada;

AND WHEREAS Canada and Prince Edward Island agree that working in cooperation with local government and the private sector, to maximize the use of their resources and expertise, is to the benefit of Canadians;

AND WHEREAS Canada and Prince Edward Island agree that communication with the public will best serve Canadians’ right to transparency, public accountability, and full information about the benefits of the Infrastructure program and the contribution of each party;

AND WHEREAS Canada is committed to co-operating with Prince Edward Island to provide services in both official languages and to support the development of official language minority communities;

AND WHEREAS the Governor in Council by Order in Council P.C. 2000-1525 has authorized the Minister responsible for Infrastructure together with the Secretary of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) to execute this Agreement on behalf of Canada;

AND WHEREAS the Lieutenant Governor in Council by Order in Council E.C. 2000-575 has authorized the Premier of Prince Edward Island and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and the Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs to enter into this Agreement on behalf of Prince Edward Island;

THEREFORE, in accordance with the principles set out above, Canada and Prince Edward Island hereby agree as follows:

1 INTERPRETATION

Definitions

1.1 In this Agreement, unless the context requires otherwise,

1.2 Words in the singular include the plural, and words in the plural include the singular, as the context requires.

1.3 All Schedules to this Agreement form part of the Agreement.

1.4 Canada and Prince Edward Island are the Parties to this Agreement.

1.5 The purpose of this Agreement is to enable the Parties to undertake the Infrastructure program, by defining their roles and responsibilities, the processes and rules for managing and administering this Agreement, and the obligations and undertakings on the part of each Party.

2 PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE

2.1 The purpose of the Infrastructure program is to improve urban and rural municipal infrastructure in Canada and Prince Edward Island. Infrastructure program objectives include improving Canadians’ quality of life through investments that:

• Enhance the quality of Canada's environment
• Support long-term economic growth
• Improve community infrastructure and public safety
• Build 21^st century infrastructure through best technologies, new approaches and best practices.

2.2 The scope of investments (as set out in Schedule A) supporting the objectives of the Infrastructure program include:

3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Establishment and Membership

3.1 A Management Committee shall be established to administer and manage this Agreement. The Management Committee shall consist of two Federal Members (to be appointed by the Minister responsible for Infrastructure), two Provincial Members (to be appointed by the Provincial Minister) and two Local Government Members, to be appointed jointly by the Minister responsible for Infrastructure and the Provincial Minister. The Management Committee shall continue to exist and operate for as long as necessary to meet the requirements of the Agreement.

3.2 The Management Committee shall be headed by two Co-chairs, a Federal Co-chair (appointed by the Minister responsible for Infrastructure from the two Federal Members), and a Provincial Co-chair (appointed by the Provincial Minister from the two Provincial Members). In the case of a Co-chair’s absence or inability to act, the Federal Member not appointed as Co-chair shall act as the substitute for the Federal Co-chair and the Provincial Member not appointed as Co-chair shall act as the substitute for the Provincial Co-chair.

3.3 The Local Government Members shall attend and participate at Management Committee meetings as observers. The Management Committee will further establish a Project Selection sub-Committee to review and assess applications pursuant to this Agreement. The sub-Committee shall also meet to consider program design recommendations to the Management Committee, and the first of these meetings shall take place prior to the funding of the first Project under this Agreement. The sub-Committee shall be appointed by the Management Committee, and shall be equally represented by representatives of federal, provincial, and Local Government.

Internal Rules of the Management Committee

3.4 The Management Committee shall meet every two months at such places and on such dates as may be agreed by the Co-chairs or their substitutes. The Co-chairs may alter the timetable to meet the demands on the Management Committee. A quorum for all meetings of the Management Committee shall be the two Co-chairs.

3.5 The Management Committee shall establish sub-committees as required from time to time to carry out this Agreement.

3.6 The Management Committee shall establish all rules and procedures with respect to its own meetings and meetings of sub-committees of the Management Committee, including rules for the conduct of meetings and decision-making where the members are not physically present.

3.7 The Management Committee shall develop, where appropriate, and in a timely manner, administrative guidelines for the application, assessment, approval, reporting, implementation and evaluation processes of Projects.

3.8 The Management Committee shall establish a Joint Secretariat to support the administration of this Agreement, including the sharing of information about applications and proposed Projects.

Project Review, Selection and Approval

3.9 The Management Committee shall:

Decisions

3.10 The decisions, approvals and recommendations of the Management Committee will be made or given upon agreement by the Co-chairs. The signatures of both Co-chairs shall be sufficient verification, for the purposes of this Agreement, of any such decision, recommendation or approval by the Management Committee.

Other Related Responsibilities

3.11 The Management Committee shall be responsible for the administration and management of this Agreement, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall:

4 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

4.1 Prince Edward Island shall undertake or shall cause to be undertaken the implementation of all Projects under the terms of this Agreement.

4.2 The Parties shall comply with and shall ensure that the Applicant and any Third Party complies with all applicable environmental legislation of Canada and Prince Edward Island in the implementation of any Project under this Agreement.

5 CONTRACT PROCEDURES

5.1 All contracts to be entered into by Prince Edward Island or by any Applicant, with a Third Party for the implementation of a Project shall be awarded and administered in accordance with the administrative, management and contract procedures within Prince Edward Island.

5.2 All contracts entered into pursuant to Section 5.1 shall be consistent with and shall incorporate the relevant provisions of this Agreement and (without limiting the foregoing) Prince Edward Island shall ensure that such contracts include the following provisions:

5.3 Upon the completion of any Project, Prince Edward Island, the Applicant or any Third Party to whom is assigned the on-going responsibility for such Project shall take over full responsibility for that Project's operation, maintenance and repair, except where Canada and Prince Edward Island have specifically agreed otherwise.

6 FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

6.1 Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and subject to the express condition that there be an appropriation by the Parliament of Canada for the funds necessary for the Fiscal Year in which they are required, the total contribution by Canada under this Agreement shall not exceed $12,802,000.

6.2 The contribution by Canada with respect to any one Project shall not exceed one-third (1/3) of the total Eligible Costs approved for that Project, except as otherwise provided in subsection 6.3 of this Agreement.

6.3 Canada may fund more than one-third (1/3) of the Eligible costs of a specific Project provided that, at the end of each fiscal year, Canada's share of Eligible costs committed for all Projects approved under this Agreement does not exceed one-third (1/3).

6.4 Prince Edward Island, the Applicant and any Third Party may not receive funding from any other federal sources for any Project approved pursuant to this Agreement.

6.5 Each Party (and the Applicant, where applicable and at the demand of Prince Edward Island) in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall be responsible for contributing their share of the Eligible Costs of a Project approved and implemented under this Agreement.

7 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

7.1 Payments by Canada shall be promptly made to Prince Edward Island on the basis of progress claims setting out the costs actually incurred and paid for the Project, submitted in a form and verified in a manner satisfactory to Canada.

7.2 In order to assist with the interim financing of any Project, Canada may make interim payments to Prince Edward Island, in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada’s Policy on Transfer Payments, towards Canada’s share of claims submitted, where those claims are based on estimates, certified by a senior officer of Prince Edward Island, of costs actually incurred by Prince Edward Island.

7.3 Prince Edward Island shall account for each interim payment by submitting to Canada, within ninety (90) days after such payment by Canada, a detailed statement of the eligible costs actually incurred and paid, verified in a manner satisfactory to Canada. Any discrepancy between the amounts paid by Canada by way of interim payments and the amounts actually paid by Prince Edward Island shall be promptly adjusted between the Parties.

7.4 Notwithstanding anything in subsection 7.2, Prince Edward Island shall not be entitled to any interim payment in a subsequent fiscal year until all such payments received by Prince Edward Island in a previous fiscal year have been repaid or accounted for in a manner satisfactory to Canada.

7.5 Canada shall reimburse Prince Edward Island, from the funds allocated in subsection 6.1, up to $225,000, for salaries and other employment benefits of any employee of Prince Edward Island directly attributable to the purpose of implementation of this Agreement by the Joint Secretariat, as well as other operating costs actually incurred, as determined and approved by the Management Committee.

7.6 No claim shall be paid by the Parties unless it is received on or before March 31 of the year following the Fiscal Year in which the Eligible Cost is incurred and in all circumstances, no later than March 31, 2007.

7.7 The Management Committee shall not consider cost overruns on Projects approved under this Agreement, other than in exceptional circumstances where

8 AUDIT AND INSPECTION

8.1 Canada and Prince Edward Island shall ensure that proper and accurate accounts and records are maintained with respect to each Project undertaken pursuant to this Agreement and shall, upon reasonable notice, make such accounts and records available for inspection.

8.2 Accounts and records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years after the final settlement of accounts with respect to a Project.

8.3 Each of the Parties may inspect the amounts of all claims in respect of any Project implemented under this Agreement and the accounts and records related thereto. Any discrepancy between the amounts paid by any of the Parties and the amount payable under this Agreement shall be promptly adjusted between the Parties.

8.4 Each of the Parties will provide to any member of the Management Committee on request all information in its custody and under its control that would indicate whether a Project has actually been undertaken or completed, the benefits achieved, and the costs incurred with respect thereto.

8.5 The Management Committee shall ensure that the expenditures incurred under the Agreement are audited annually in accordance with the Audit Framework attached hereto as Schedule "B".

9 PROGRAM EVALUATION

9.1 Canada and Prince Edward Island agree to co-operate with respect to the evaluation of the Infrastructure program. Costs associated with the national evaluation shall be borne by Canada. Canada will provide copies of interim and final evaluations to Prince Edward Island.

9.2 Canada shall undertake an interim national evaluation of the Infrastructure program within the twelve months following March 31, 2003 and a final national evaluation no later than twelve months after March 31, 2006.

9.3 Each Party will provide the other with all relevant information as may reasonably be required to undertake such an evaluation.

9.4 The Management Committee may choose to undertake an evaluation of the Projects approved within Prince Edward Island pursuant to this Agreement on a shared cost basis and shall approve the terms of reference for such an evaluation before it is undertaken.

10 COMMUNICATIONS

10.1 Canada and Prince Edward Island hereby agree to undertake the development and delivery of a Communication Plan for the term of this Agreement which will enhance opportunities for appropriate, continuous and consistent recognition for co-operative activities under this Agreement. The mechanisms thereof are specified in the Communications Protocol, Schedule "C" to this Agreement.

11 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

11.1 Canada will develop a national Shared Information Management System for Infrastructure (SIMSI) to support the delivery of the Infrastructure program by providing on-line Project registration, approval, monitoring, and reporting capabilities. Costs associated with the design, development, implementation and maintenance of the system will be borne by Canada.

11.2 Canada and Prince Edward Island agree to promote and use the system to capture, store, manage, and disseminate Project information for the term of this Agreement. The responsibilities of the parties will be elaborated in a memorandum of understanding.

12 GENERAL

12.1 This Agreement will be effective as of October 6, 2000 and will terminate on March 31, 2007.

12.2 This Agreement may be amended from time to time on written agreement of the Federal Ministers and the Provincial Ministers. It is expressly agreed and understood, however, that any amendment to Section 2, Section 6 or subsection 12.1 (termination) will require approval by the Governor in Council.

12.3 No member of the House of Commons or of the Senate of Canada or of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island shall be admitted to any share or part of any contract, agreement or commission made pursuant to this Agreement or to any benefit arising therefrom.

12.4 Nothing in this Agreement is to be construed as authorizing one Party to contract for or to incur any obligation on behalf of the other or to act as agent for the other. Nothing in this Agreement is to be construed as authorizing any Applicant or any Third Party to contract for or to incur any obligation on behalf of either Party or to act as agent for either Party and Prince Edward Island shall take reasonable steps to ensure any agreement between Prince Edward Island and an Applicant or a Third Party contains a provision to that effect.

12.5 All property including patents, copyrights and other intellectual property and any revenue acquired as a result of the work performed under any Projects shall be disposed of, licensed or otherwise dealt with as the Management Committee may from time to time determine.

12.6 (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, all obligations of Canada incurred by virtue of this Agreement shall be subject to the Financial Administration Act (Canada).

13 DISPUTE AVOIDANCE

13.1 The Parties will keep each other informed, by way of exchange of information within the Management Committee, of potentially contentious issues pertaining to the administration of this Agreement, and will attempt to resolve such issues at the Management Committee level.

13.2 When an issue arises that is not resolved at the Management Committee level, the Federal Co-chair or the Provincial Co-chair may give notice in writing to the other Co-chair, calling for a meeting of the Co-chairs. The meeting will be held 14 days after the notice is given, unless the Co-chairs agree to an earlier date. The notice will describe the point in issue and will include factual information material to the issue.

13.3 If the Co-chairs fail to meet within the 14 day period, or if they meet but are unable to resolve the issue to their mutual satisfaction within 7 days of the meeting, either Co-chair may give notice to the other that the issue remains outstanding, and whether it is considered breach of an essential element of the Agreement.

13.4 If substantially the same issue arises again, in respect of the same Project or a different Project, either Co-chair may give notice to the other that the issue is outstanding, without following the procedures in sections 13.2 and 13.3 above.

13.5 Except as provided below, where there is a dispute, the Infrastructure program will continue to operate in all other respects.

13.6 Where notice has been given under subsection 13.3 or 13.4 that the issue remains outstanding, Canada and Prince Edward Island may (1) take corrective action in respect of communications and related matters, (2) withhold payments in respect of any or all Projects.

13.7 Questions of law, or the application of law to facts, will be resolved by application to the Federal Court of Canada.

This Agreement has been executed on behalf of Canada by the Minister of Infrastructure, the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) and the Solicitor General of Canada and on behalf of Prince Edward Island by the Premier of Prince Edward Island and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and the Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs.

SCHEDULE "A"

CANADA - PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

PROJECT REVIEW AND SELECTION FRAMEWORK

A.1 ELIGIBILITY AND SCREENING CRITERIA

Eligible Applicants

A.1.1 Eligible Applicants are:

Non-Eligible Applicants

A.1.2 Departments, Ministries and Agencies of Canada or Prince Edward Island, departmental corporations or Crown corporations owned or controlled by Canada or Prince Edward Island, are not Eligible Applicants.

Eligible Projects

A.1.3 Eligible Projects must be a construction, renewal, expansion, or material enhancement of Infrastructure for public use or benefit. For purposes of this Agreement, transit vehicles powered by alternative fuels shall be deemed to be fixed capital assets.

A.1.4 The types of Infrastructure Projects that meet/support the objectives of the Agreement include but are not limited to the following:

• Cultural and recreational facilities, such as local museums, designated local heritage sites, other cultural assets such as art galleries, performing arts facilities, cultural/community centres, recreational and sports facilities, and libraries.
• Infrastructure supporting tourism, such as basic municipal infrastructure to support or provide access to tourist facilities, major public attractions, convention or trade centres, and exhibition buildings.
• Local transportation infrastructure.
• Rural and remote telecommunications such as fibre optic or copper cable, radio or satellite links in rural areas.
• High-speed access for local public institutions such as schools, museums, and libraries, community centres or municipal buildings.
• Affordable housing: construction of rental housing, including related infrastructure such as site preparation and utility extensions, that would rent at, or below, average market rental rates in a particular community and would therefore be affordable to moderate income households, as defined by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Non-eligible Projects

A.1.5 Projects dealing mainly with assets owned by Canada or Prince Edward Island are not eligible Projects, except where those assets are of a type normally owned or operated by municipalities for local use and benefit as determined by the Management Committee.

Eligible Costs

A.1.6 Eligible Costs mean all direct costs properly and reasonably incurred and paid solely and specifically by an Applicant or Third Party, which are invoiced against a contract for goods and/or services necessary for the due implementation of a Project, including:

Ineligible Costs

A.1.7 Costs related to the following are not eligible:

Project Statement and Supporting Documentation

A.1.8 An Applicant must submit a Project statement demonstrating the following:

A.1.9 An Applicant must provide evidence that a Project proposal has been duly authorized or endorsed by a resolution of its Council or Board of Directors, as the case requires, and evidence of a commitment by the Applicant to pay its share of the eligible costs and ongoing operating costs of the Project.

A.2 Ranking CRITERIA

A.2.1 The Management Committee will assign priority to Projects according to the following criteria. Preference will be given to Projects meeting two or more of the criteria:

• Improving water quality
• Improving air quality
• Improving water and waste water management
• Improving solid waste management
• More efficient energy use

• Increasing economic opportunity in communities
• More safe and efficient movement of people and goods
• Increasing access to the new economy through improved telecommunications for local public institutions or remote and rural areas
• Increasing tourism opportunities

• Increasing community safety
• Increasing supply of affordable housing
• Supporting Canadian heritage and culture
• Increasing access to local recreational facilities
• Supporting the development of English and French linguistic minority communities

• Encouraging innovation
• Increasing partnerships and leveraging
• Encouraging the use of new approaches and best practices
• Encouraging more efficient use of existing infrastructure

A.3 EXPENDITURE/INVESTMENT TARGETS

A.3.1 A minimum of 60% of the total approved costs for all Projects will be devoted to Green Municipal Infrastructure Projects.

A.3.2 A minimum of 46% of the total approved costs for all Projects will be devoted to Projects in rural communities. (This percentage is based on Statistics Canada data for the Rural and Small Town Canada population of Prince Edward Island according to the 1996 Census, being the population outside the commuting zone of larger urban centres. This percentage will be used over the life of the Infrastructure program.)

A.3.3 The above investment targets are not mutually exclusive.

A.3.4 Canada and Prince Edward Island will maintain a capability to fund Projects nominated by either of them, pursuant to paragraph A.1.1(b) above, to a maximum of 20% of the total approved costs for all Projects.

A.4 NOTIONAL SPENDING PROFILE

A.4.1 The total contribution by Canada under this Agreement will be notionally allocated as follows:

A.4.2 Should any of the above annual allocations not be expended in a fiscal year, subject to subsection 6.1, Canada will provide the lapsed amounts in a subsequent Fiscal Year.

SCHEDULE "B"

CANADA - PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

AUDIT FRAMEWORK

B.1 PURPOSE

B.1.1 The purpose of the audit framework is to provide independent and objective assurances that:

• The management framework is appropriate, provides due consideration to risk assessment and management, and ensures compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement;
• The funds are spent for the purposes intended and with due regard to economy, efficiency and effectiveness;
• Applicants comply with their environmental obligations or conditions attached to the approval of their Projects; and
• Appropriate systems, procedures and audit trails are in place to collect relevant, reliable information on the results of the Infrastructure program for both audit and evaluation purposes.

B.2 AUDIT OBJECTIVES

B.2.1 The key objectives of audits to be conducted pursuant to the Agreement are to:

• Assess the overall management and administration of the Infrastructure program;
• Determine whether funds were expended for the purposes intended and with due regard to economy, efficiency and effectiveness, by examining Project selection and payment approval processes, including the nature and extent of supporting documentation, accuracy of claim information and evidence of proper authorizations and such other due diligence reviews as appropriate;
• Evaluate Project compliance with appropriate legislation, more specifically environmental legislation, including screening, assessment and follow-up processes; (note: While the focus is primarily on appropriateness of the environmental management system and compliance, there may be instances where an independent environmental audit is required).
• Ensure that Project and Infrastructure program information and monitoring processes and systems are sufficient for the identification, capture, validation and the monitoring of achievement of intended benefits; and
• Ensure that prompt and timely corrective action is taken on audit findings.

B.3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

B.3.1 Governance of the audit function will be the responsibility of the Management Committee. The Management Committee will ensure resources are set aside for audits; establish annual audit plans; oversee the conduct of audits and the reporting of audit results; and ensure that prompt and timely corrective action is taken in response to audit findings, including the recovery of funds if applicable.

B.3.2 The Management Committee will submit to Ministers a copy of their annual audit plans, the annual audit reports and a report on the corrective action taken if applicable.

B.4 AUDIT PLAN

B.4.1 The Management Committee will ensure that an annual audit plan is developed that conforms to the program guidelines and includes the following elements:

• the audit objectives to be addressed in audits to be carried out that year;
• the numbers of Projects of various sizes and scope to be audited;
• the nature of the risks or issues that are to be the focus of audits; and
• the reporting of audit results.

B.5 PROJECT INFORMATION

B.5.1 The Management Committee shall ensure that all Project eligibility, selection, implementation and management, and performance monitoring data and information required for auditing a Project is collected and made accessible to auditors.

SCHEDULE "C"

CANADA - PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL

C.1 GENERAL

C.1.1 Canada and Prince Edward Island agree to undertake joint communications activities and products that will enhance opportunities for open, transparent, effective and pro-active communications with Canadians through appropriate, continuous and consistent public information activities that recognise the contribution of the Parties and the Applicant under this Agreement.

C.1.2 The mechanisms for such communications and public information activities and products shall be determined by the Management Committee which may establish a Communications Sub-committee to provide it with advice and support on such matters. The sub-committee shall be comprised of at least one federal representative and one Provincial representative.

C.1.3 All public information material in relation to this Agreement shall be in both official languages and indicate that the Project is being implemented pursuant to this Agreement. All such material shall fairly reflect the contribution of the Parties and the Applicant. This includes ensuring equal recognition and prominence where words, logos, symbols and other types of identification are incorporated into materials.

C.1.4 All public information material or signage related to the Infrastructure program shall be produced in accordance with the Federal Identity Program.

C.2 COMMUNICATING WITH APPLICANTS

C.2.1 All written communications with Applicants including Project approval notifications and other related information shall be prepared on letterhead specifically identifying the Canada – Prince Edward Island Infrastructure program. Project approval notifications shall be signed by both Co-chairs.

C.2.2 All public information material related to calls for tendering shall clearly and prominently indicate that the Project is funded pursuant to this Agreement.

C.3 COMMUNICATING WITH THE PUBLIC

Public Information Products

C.3.1 The Management Committee may develop information kits, brochures, public reports, and web site material to inform potential Applicants and the public about the Infrastructure program.

News Release

C.3.2 The Parties shall issue a joint news release when this Agreement is signed. The Parties shall issue joint news releases after the approval of individual Projects. In all such news releases, the Parties and the Applicant shall receive equal prominence. The Parties shall mutually agree on the use of quotes from the designated representatives of Canada, Prince Edward Island or the Applicant in the news releases.

News Conferences

C.3.3 Canada and Prince Edward Island agree to hold news conferences at the request of either Party. The requestor shall provide at least 14 days notice of such a news conference. The Federal Ministers and Provincial Ministers, or a designated representative of either Party, will participate in such news conferences to take place at a mutually agreed date and location.

Public Announcements, Official Events or Ceremonies

C.3.4 An official ceremony shall be held when this Agreement is signed. No public announcement of a Project under this Agreement shall be made by either Party or an Applicant without the prior consent of the Management Committee.

C.3.5 Canada shall receive at least 14 days notice of any proposed public announcement or official ceremony related to a Project approved under this Agreement. The Federal Ministers, or a designated representative of the Federal Ministers, shall participate in such announcements or ceremonies, to take place at a mutually agreed date and location.

C.3.6 The Parties shall co-operate in the organization of announcements or ceremonies. The Table of Precedence for Canada or other mutually agreed protocol should be followed. Messages and public statements for such events should be mutually agreed upon. The Management Committee, following the advice of the Communications Sub-committee may recommend special events and ceremonies be held where and when appropriate.

Signage

C.3.7 The Management Committee shall ensure that the Applicant provides and installs temporary signage at a prominent location where there is visible activity related to an approved Project, indicating that the Project is an Infrastructure Canada – Prince Edward Island Project, and bearing any other such message approved by the Management Committee.

C.3.8 Design, wording and specifications of joint signs shall reflect the participation of Canada and Prince Edward Island, and must be approved by the Management Committee. Wording in both official languages, designs, and logos should be of same size and occupy the same amount of space. Signs shall have appropriate space indicating participation by the Applicant, if requested.

C.3.9 The Management Committee shall issue specifications for signs and timeframes for their installation. Temporary signs must be removed within 90 days of Project completion.

C.3.10 Canada and Prince Edward Island may provide and install, upon completion of Projects, where feasible, a plaque or permanent sign bearing an appropriate inscription. The design, wording and specifications of such permanent signs shall be in accordance with subsections C.1.4 and C.3.8 and must be approved by the Management Committee.

Advertising

C.3.11 Either Party may organise an advertising or public information campaign related to the Infrastructure program, however, it shall inform the other Party at least 30 days before it is launched of the contents of the messages.

C.4 COST SHARING

C.4.1 Unless otherwise agreed by the Management Committee, Canada and Prince Edward Island will each assume half the costs associated with the development and delivery of communications products and activities. This would apply to literature, letterheads, media distribution, organisation of joint special events, translation and other material, as established by both parties.

C.4.2 Costs associated with any public announcement and official ceremony incurred by the Applicant shall be Eligible Costs. Other costs incurred by the Parties to organise such events would be borne by the Parties using an equitable cost-sharing formula.

C.4.3 Costs associated with any temporary or permanent signage incurred by the Applicant shall be Eligible Costs. If such costs are incurred by the Parties they would be borne by the Parties using an equitable cost-sharing formula.