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Province continues to support inclusive communities
2025-01-24
Thirty-two community organizations across the Island are receiving support from the provincial government for projects that promote diversity and inclusion.
The Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) and Community Enhancement Program provided a total of $650,000 in funding annually for 2025...
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
2024-12-06
Today is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a day designated by Parliament to honour and remember those who have experienced gender-based violence and the lives lost in the Montreal Massacre.
On December 6, 1989, 14 young women at L’Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal...
New program for earning high school equivalency
2024-11-27
Islanders have access to a new Canadian high school equivalency credential to earn a PEI High School Equivalency Certificate.
The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) was created collaboratively with provincial and territorial governments to replace the General Education Development...
Feedback wanted on modernized Employment Standards Act
2024-10-21
Government invites the public to provide their input on the proposed replacement of the current Employment Standards Act.
A panel did a comprehensive review of the Employment Standards Act over a two-year period and provided recommendations in a final report last November. Given the significant...
Paid sick leave takes effect October 1
2024-09-19
Islanders are reminded that workers In Prince Edward Island will have access to paid sick leave as of October 1.
The province made amendments to the Employment Standards Act giving employees the right to the following paid sick leave:
One day of paid sick leave after 12 months of continuous...
PEI recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Week
2024-09-19
Sexual Assault Awareness Week is Sept 19 – 25 and Island residents are encouraged to learn about prevention and show their support for survivors.
This year’s theme is Love Letters to Survivors and the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre will be coordinating events all week, including workshops,...
Minimum wage increase reminder
2024-09-17
Minimum wage in Prince Edward Island will increase from $15.40 to $16 per hour on October 1.
The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage annually and provides their recommendation to government.
For more information, visit: Minimum Wage Order (Board and Lodging).
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Feedback wanted on licensing recruiters of foreign workers
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/feedback-wanted-on-licensing-recruiters-of-foreign-workers
2024-08-29
Government invites the public to provide their input on new draft regulations under the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act.
The Act includes a requirement for foreign national recruiters to be licenced. The proposed regulations contain added details about the licensing requirements for...
More funding available to foster inclusive communities
2024-08-02
Funding is now available for Island residents and community groups to support projects that promote diversity and inclusion within the province.
The Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Enhancement Program (GEDI) provides grants for initiatives that encourage a greater sense of...
Province launches Marion L. Reid tuition grant to support students in healthcare-related studies and increases George Coles Bursary
2024-07-31
Island students will soon have access to more financial assistance.
The new Marion L. Reid grant, named after Prince Edward Island’s 37th Lieutenant Governor and lifelong educator, encourages Island students to enter the field of healthcare studies and honours Mrs. Reid’s leadership, legacy and...