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News before 1996 is not available online.
Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, but gender‑based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time that affects...
The Province is informing clients of SkillsPEI that their personal information may have been part of a recent privacy breach. Due to human error, personal information belonging to over 5,600 SkillsPEI clients was inadvertently shared on June 13, 2023. Clients’ personal...
Island residents and community organizations can access funding to support grassroot initiatives that contribute to a more diverse and inclusive province. Through the Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) and Community Enhancement Program, eligible applicants can receive...
The province announces eleven grant recipients – organizations working to help empower women and girls and create communities where all individuals have equal access to every opportunity, unbiased by gender. “Recognizing the valuable role that these organizations play in...
Island residents are invited to provide their input on minimum wage. Residents can send their feedback by email or by fax (902-368-5476) by June 15, 2023. Written submissions can also be mailed to: Employment Standards Board PO Box 2000, 161 St Peters Road Charlottetown, PE C1A...
Canadian citizens and permanent residents in PEI can receive training to become a respite care professional at no cost through a new program. In partnership with Holland College, Your Life Design Inc. will be delivering the Respite Care Professional (RCP) program. The 10-week...
Prince Edward Island will recognize Family Violence Prevention Week from May 15-21 and this year’s theme is Healing Communities. “Every Islander can play a part in preventing and responding to family violence, whether as a neighbour, friend, family member, or co-worker. Real...
Businesses and not-for-profit organizations can increase economic development in rural areas of Prince Edward Island with support from a program offered by the Employment Development Agency. The Rural Enhancement Employment Program, previously known as the Rural Jobs Initiative...
Prince Edward Island is taking important steps to make the province a safer and more supportive place for everyone. The provincial government is launching A Strategy for Preventing and Responding to Adult Sexual Violence in Prince Edward Island: Creating A Culture of Care, to...
Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and are critical support services. Today, Jenna Sudds, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Natalie Jameson, Prince Edward Island’s Minister...