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Issue Brief: Sexual Violence Against Women in Canada - 2015
The purpose of this issue brief is to provide a comprehensive picture of what is known about sexual violence against women in Canada.
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Indispenaible work experience being gained through PERCÉ summer internships
Thanks to the PERCÉ program, about 30 PEI postsecondary students, mostly registered in out-of-province institutions, have returned to the Island for a summer internship in their field of study. RDÉE Prince Edward Island Inc., which is coordinating the program, is specifically...
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Province to provide tree saplings to new citizens
Next week, approximately 160 individuals from 34 countries around the world will take their Oath of Citizenship and be sworn in as new Canadians during upcoming citizenship ceremonies. As a special congratulatory memento, the Government of Prince Edward Island, through the...
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Prince Edward Island celebrates World Refugee Day - June 20
Today is World Refugee Day, a day to celebrate tolerance and diversity and open our hearts to refugees from around the world, says Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning. “June 20th is a very special day, observed internationally each year to raise awareness of...
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Prince Edward Island Association of Community Schools
If you are interested in developing a new skill or hobby you may want to register for a class through community school. Courses offered in communities across the province include, for example, rug hooking, computer use, photography, language and literacy courses and much more. Is...
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Request for Conciliation Officer
Labour and Industrial Relations provides conciliation services to employers, employees and unions through a single access point. The authority for Conciliation Services is found in the Labour Act for instances where collective negotiations fail to achieve an agreement. The...
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Minister congratulates high school students on Island Speaker Series
A pilot project to engage youth and the community in celebrating local success in different careers could be expanded to all Prince Edward Island high schools by 2017, says Workforce and Advanced Learning Minister Richard Brown. “This project is aimed at increasing awareness of...
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New workpei.ca website launched
A new employment website for local employers and job seekers, WorkPEI.ca, is now live, says Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning. “The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning, is excited to introduce this...
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WorkPEI
What is WorkPEI? WorkPEI is a one-stop employment website connecting local employers and job seekers in Prince Edward Island. The website provides job seekers and employers with access to many options for assistance provided by the Government of Prince Edward Island, including a...
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Women in Prince Edward Island Statistical Review: First Edition
This is the first edition of a statistical description of women’s lives and work in Prince Edward Island. It is intended to provide a profile of women’s participation in education, business, government, and other aspects of community life. (1996)