Starting April 1, foreign workers on the Island will benefit from the first phase of the Temporary Foreign Workers Protection Act, which enhances their rights and ensures fair treatment in the workplace. The Act was passed in the provincial legislature in spring 2022...
The Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act and General Regulations came into force on April 1st, 2025. During Phase 1 the province will be bringing the parts of the Act into force, including new rights and protections for workers. During this phase, the province will launch the...
Thirty-two community organizations across the Island are receiving support from the provincial government for projects that promote diversity and inclusion. The Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) and Community Enhancement Program provided a total of $650,000 in funding...
Today is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a day designated by Parliament to honour and remember those who have experienced gender-based violence and the lives lost in the Montreal Massacre. On December 6, 1989, 14 young women at L’Ecole...
Islanders have access to a new Canadian high school equivalency credential to earn a PEI High School Equivalency Certificate. The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) was created collaboratively with provincial and territorial governments to replace the General Education...
What is the Canadian Adult Education Credential? The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) is a high quality, made in Canada high school equivalency credential that meets assessment industry standards as a replacement for General Educational Development (GED) in Canada. The CAEC is for adults who do not have a high school diploma but need an education credential to open doors to educational and/or employment opportunities. GED testing was discontinued on Prince Edward Island and across Canada effective May 3, 2024. The CAEC is now available on Prince Edward Island. Test-takers who...