Prince Edward Island’s Premier Dennis King announced today that all parties are united in the response efforts to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The COVID-19 virus knows no bounds, be they physical, emotional, financial or political. Islanders are facing many different, unpredictable...
Government has secured an Island physician to provide medical services in the community of Wellington. The physician, who is currently practicing in PEI, will provide medical services to the community one day a week in the Wellington Health Centre. This replaces the half-day a...
Family-friendly amendments to the Employment Standards Act passed during the 2018 fall legislative session will come into effect on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Changes to the act include: • Extended parental leave from 12 months to 18 months to align with the federal employment...
Islanders are invited to provide input to the annual minimum wage review. Minimum wage on Prince Edward Island is currently $11.25 per hour, the highest in Atlantic Canada. The Employment Standards Board reviews the minimum wage rate each year; details on how to provide input are...
Premier Wade MacLauchlan announced that Charlottetown-Victoria Park MLA Richard Brown will serve as Government House Leader, effective immediately. “As Government’s longest-serving MLA, Richard Brown’s experience and knowledge are critical to delivering on our mandate to build...
Supporting Island families The PEI Literacy Alliance will continue to support Island families with a commitment of new funding from the provincial government. Following the loss of the alliance's federal core funding, the province has stepped in to provide necessary funding for...
Government wants Islanders’ input on possible changes to the law involving different types of leave for employees. Islanders can now provide feedback until August 27 on draft regulations to support the implementation of Employment Standards Act (Bill 116) online at https://www...
Supporting Island families Violence in families affects those inside and outside the family – and now a new guide will help businesses better support employees who are dealing with family violence. Addressing Family Violence – A Guide for PEI Workplaces helps employers recognize...