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Reminder of minimum wage increase
2022-12-30
As announced last fall, Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase twice in 2023. The first increase will be by 80 cents on January 1, 2023 to $14.50 per hour. The second increase will be 50 cents on October 1, 2023 to $15.00 per hour.
The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage...
French Language Services Act - 2020-2021 Annual Report
2022-12-21
The French Language Services Act Annual Report is submitted by the Minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs to the Legislative Assembly each fiscal year. The report contains information on the activities of the Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat and government...
Projects receive provincial funding to help create a more inclusive Island
2022-12-01
Lucky Fusca, executive director of the PEI Transgender Network Ltd., says receiving funding for their project will allow the organization to create a series of events that will centre, uplift, and continue to foster positive experiences for the transgender and gender diverse community on Prince...
New home heating program helps Islanders and the environment
2022-11-30
A new pilot program will help Island homeowners upgrade their current heating system to a cleaner, more efficient system, while reducing the carbon footprint.
The Residential Home Heating Program will allow homeowners to borrow funds for costs associated with the purchase and installation of...
Province partners with Construction Association of PEI to expedite repairs to homes and businesses
2022-10-11
The Province of Prince Edward Island is partnering with the Construction Association of PEI to help match Islanders who need contractors to make immediate repairs to their homes or businesses as a result of Hurricane Fiona with qualified contractors on Prince Edward Island and across the country...
Government provides update on operations and launches relief programs
2022-09-27
During a media briefing on Tuesday, September 27th government provided an update on operations and relief programs as the province continues to recover from Hurricane Fiona.
Transportation and Infrastructure
Provincial crews continue to clear roads, and work alongside Maritime...
Start-up businesses can apply to Ignition Fund
2022-09-20
Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2022 fall Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island.
Rich Knox of Performers’ Health, a previous recipient of the Ignition Fund, says the fund helped put his plan into action much...
Statement by Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture on the 2022 Skift IDEA Award
2022-08-24
Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture, Bloyce Thompson issued the following statement congratulating the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island and Tourism PEI for receiving a 2022 Skift IDEA Award for the category of pandemic response:
“As challenging as these past two...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on National Acadian Day
2022-08-15
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island and Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs issued the following statement on National Acadian Day:
“Today is a special day to celebrate the Acadian and Francophone community. August 15 is National Acadian Day and today,...
Start-up businesses supported by the Ignition Fund
2022-08-09
Thanks to the Ignition Fund, Rachael Sonola, will be able to further develop Sonola Sweets’ products for the wholesale market.
"This fund will facilitate our production phase, as we perfect our formula and prepare to launch in stores,” said Rachael Sonola. "We look forward to becoming a household...