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Province proclaims paid sick leave
Island workers will have access to paid sick leave effective October 1, 2024. Following amendments made to the Employment Standards Act during the most recent fall sitting of the legislature, Island workers will be eligible for up to three paid sick days depending on the length...
Child Support Guidelines Officers and Calculating Child Support Payments
Parents may use the Federal Child Support Guidelines to come to an agreement on a suitable amount for regular child support payments without having to go to court. They are the same rules a judge typically uses when ordering child support in court. View Official 2017 Federal...
Province gifting RCMP with commemorative plates
This year is the 150th anniversary of the RCMP and to recognize this milestone, the province has created a commemorative licence plate. The plates feature RCMP 150 and are available in French and English. The RCMP will distribute the plates to their staff and retired members...
Inquest called for Rodd and White deaths
Chief Coroner Dr. Terry Magennis confirms that an inquest will be held for the deaths of Danielle White and Olivia Rodd. Ms. White, 47, and Ms. Rodd, nine, died in July 2020. The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding these deaths. The jury may make recommendations...
Federal funding provided to projects on Prince Edward Island to support victims of family violence and intimate partner violence
Family violence and intimate partner violence (IPV) are serious public health issues and have immediate and long-term consequences for victims, including physical, mental, cognitive and financial. Everyone in Canada should be safe and free from physical, emotional and sexual...
Islanders encouraged to participate in Emergency Preparedness Week
Emergency Preparedness Week will take place across Canada beginning on May 4th through May 10th and the Prince Edward Island Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is hosting free events for Islanders looking to become better prepared. The theme for Emergency Preparedness Week...
Extreme Weather Safety
Before or during an extreme weather event, pay attention to local media broadcasts and follow instructions from local officials. Hurricane or tropical storm Hurricanes and tropical storms are violent weather systems which can change direction on short notice. Even a significantly...
More help available for people at Island food banks during storm recovery
More help is available to Islanders who need it through Island food banks as part of response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Dorian. Island food banks will provide immediate food relief to Islanders, particularly the most vulnerable, who lost power and may be relying on...