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SkillsPEI client information involved in privacy breach
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...
‘YDAY’ youth summit deadline is September 21
Young Islanders are reminded to register for YDAY, a new summit bringing together youth from across the province—by Wednesday, September 21. “We are excited at how YDAY is shaping up—from our facilitator and keynote speaker to our DJ—there will be something for everyone at this...
Office of the Employer Advisor
The Office of the Employer Advisor provides Prince Edward Island employers and employer associations with free and confidential advice, assistance, representation and education on matters under the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, independent...
New student housing for University of Prince Edward Island
A new residence building at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) will create dedicated year-round housing for post-secondary students. UPEI has the fastest growing university student population in Atlantic Canada and it will soon have a fourth on-campus residence through...
Register for a Canada Learning Bond
Research shows that children with education savings are more likely to go pursue post-secondary education. A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) can help you save for your child’s education. An RESP is an education savings account registered with the Government of Canada. It...
Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review
The Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review Panel has been tasked with completing a review of the Employment Standards Act as well as its associated regulations, and Youth Employment Act. The Review Panel was appointed and began work in October, 2021. What's Happening Now...
Grants will help build community, support inclusion
Cybelle Rieber knows that meeting the needs of Prince Edward Island’s most marginalized residents is essential to building a compassionate, equitable place for all Islanders. Her organization – the PEERS Alliance – is one of five community partners supported in 2018 through...
New free respite care training program available
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...
Minimum wage keeping up with Island’s growing economy
Creating jobs for Islanders - Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will remain the highest in Atlantic Canada when it increases by 30 cents to $11.55 per hour on April 1, 2018. “Given Prince Edward Island’s economic growth, it is very important that all Islanders benefit from...