Island workers and employers can expect clearer, and more inclusive language to provincial employment legislation. The Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review Panel completed their review of the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Youth Employment Act, and have made 110...
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...
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 Office of the Employer Advisor produces a monthly newsletter on Workers Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety topics.
Nine Island community organizations will receive funding to help women and girls feel safe from the threat of violence. More than $120,000 is being invested through the province’s Violence Against Women Prevention Grant, to support projects that will enhance awareness, education...