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Minimum wage to increase
2021-11-03
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’s report, visit www.princeedwardisland.ca/...
Review of Employment Standards Act is underway
2021-10-15
A thorough review of the Employment Standards Act is underway to ensure it is current and meets the needs of Islanders across the province.
A three-person panel was established to complete the review, they are:
Chairperson – Andrew Thompson
Employer Representative – Isabelle Keeler
Employee...
Pilot program is now made permanent under PEI Broadband Fund
2021-10-14
The PEI Broadband Fund for Residents, launched last year as a pilot, is now a permanent funding stream under the PEI Broadband Fund to help Islanders have access to internet at their home.
The program provides financial assistance to Island residents to have an Internet Service Provider (ISP)...
Start-up businesses can apply to Ignition Fund
2021-09-16
Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2021 Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island.
Chelsey Lake of Lake Designs, a previous recipient of the Ignition Fund, says the fund was instrumental in allowing their business to...
New scholarship supports French-language education
2021-04-27
Students wishing to pursue French-language post-secondary studies will have more financial support options to pursue their education goals.
The new French-language Post-Secondary Studies Scholarship is a multi-year bursary for Island students who wish to pursue their post-secondary education in a...
Prince Edward Island reducing financial barriers to post-secondary education
2021-03-17
New investments in post-secondary education will ensure finances do not limit student achievement.
The Province of Prince Edward Island is investing over $2 million to lower the cost of post-secondary education for students and to support them on their path to success after graduation.
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Employers can apply for wage support under Jobs for Youth
2021-02-24
Employers on PEI can apply for wage support to create summer job opportunities for Island students.
The Jobs for Youth Program supports non-profit organizations, municipalities, and public and private businesses with funding to create summer jobs for students aged 15-29 who plan to return to...
Work and Study Hubs opening soon
2021-01-22
Work and Study Hubs will be available to Islanders in 13 communities across Prince Edward Island.
The hubs are a space where Islanders can bring their own device to access free, reliable internet to work and learn.
“We know COVID-19 has greatly impacted the way Islanders work and learn as more...
New business navigator is here to help
2021-01-12
Government’s business navigator is ready to help guide business owners and entrepreneurs through the various provincial regulations associated with starting, owning, operating, and growing a business.
The role of the business navigator is to ensure business owners and entrepreneurs are connected...