As announced last fall, Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase by 70 cents to $13.70 per hour on April 1, 2022. The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage annually and provides their recommendation to government after the review is complete. To read the board...
The provincial government, the Hotel Association of PEI, and Food Island Partnership are relaunching the Tourism Accommodation Accelerator Program to support tourism accommodation operators and the industry. The program encourages guests to book at qualifying PEI accommodations...
Two funding programs are available again this year to help operators prepare for the 2022 tourism season. The Tourism Activation Grant assists operators with start-up costs associated with opening for the 2022 season. To learn more about the grant, application process and dates...
The province is launching a new support grant for small businesses that have been impacted by the public health restrictions. The Small Business COVID-19 Support Grant will provide funding to eligible small businesses in amounts ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 based on their...
The province is launching a new COVID-19 support program for industries impacted by the latest public health restrictions. The Wage Rebate for Impacted Industries provides a 25 per cent wage rebate on payroll for businesses of impacted industries, such as full-service restaurants...
The province is extending the COVID-19 Emergency Payment for Workers Program and the Emergency Income Relief Program for the Self-Employed to help Islanders get through the continued public health measures. Both programs were scheduled to end January 8, 2022 but will be extended...