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News before 1996 is not available online.
Changes have been made to the Emergency Leave Regulations under the Employment Standards Act to ensure workers have job protection when they are sick. Emergency Leave under the Employment Standards Act was originally introduced during the pandemic to provide job-protected leave...
Community organizations can apply through the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat for funding to enhance awareness, education and action to prevent violence against women in Prince Edward Island. The annual fund of $75,000 supports projects that focus on the prevention of...
Island residents are invited to have their say on the Employment Standards Act. The Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review Panel began reviewing the act in October 2021 and is now seeking feedback from the public. The panel has prepared an interim report to help guide...
October is Women’s History Month, giving Islanders the chance to be aware of and celebrate the many accomplishments of Island women in our proud and rich history. The 2022 Women’s History theme, “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” is both a tribute to the ceaseless work of...
The province is launching a new emergency payment program for workers impacted by power outages caused by Hurricane Fiona who have not been eligible for other income support programs. The Emergency Income Payment for Remote and Impacted Workers is a one-time $500 payment for...
Today, Government is launching the Emergency Jobs Initiative Program to support businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipalities through the recovery and clean up from Hurricane Fiona. The program will provide wage subsidy funding of 100 per cent for up to 4 weeks, at a...
Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will reach $15 per hour by the end of next year. The first increase will be by 80 cents on January 1, 2023 to $14.50 per hour. The second increase will be 50 cents on October 1, 2023 to $15.00 per hour. The Employment Standards Board reviews...
Teresa Tu provides support to Island business owners by connecting them with global talent when they are having trouble filling job vacancies locally. “We help businesses grow and succeed by connecting employers with international recruits who have unique skills to help Island...
May 3, 2022, marks the centennial of some women winning the right to vote in Prince Edward Island. After years of lobbying and advocating by Island suffragists, on May 3, 1922, many Island women were granted the right to vote in Prince Edward Island provincial elections. It is...
Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2022 spring Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island. Beth Wigmore, a previous recipient of the Ignition Fund, says the fund has given her the ability to turn her...