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Province proclaims paid sick leave
2024-03-22
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 of their continuous...
Prince Edward Island implements federal study permit changes to students from abroad
2024-03-07
International students wishing to study at an Island post-secondary institution will be receiving provincial documentation to include as part of their federal application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Following the federal announcement earlier this year, the Province...
Province launches PEI’s population framework and introduces measures to slow down population growth
2024-02-22
The Government of Prince Edward Island released today the provincial population framework and introduces a refocused approach to PEI’s immigration programs to align nominations with provincial pressures and priorities.
The Province has seen consistent population increases over time, and Growing...
New recruitment strategy will help address critical shortage of skilled trades across Atlantic Canada
2024-02-20
Construction Association of Prince Edward Island (CAPEI) to develop and implement regional immigration plan to help address critical shortages in the sector.
The need to increase the number of skilled tradespeople in Atlantic Canada’s construction sector has never been greater. The Construction...
More funding to support healthy, inclusive communities
2023-12-12
Twenty-seven community organizations are driving important sociocultural change and are empowering underrepresented people to enhance a sense of belonging for everyone in Island communities.
The PEI Association for Community Living, along with 26 other community organizations received a total of $...
Province receives final report on the comprehensive review of the Employment Standards Act
2023-11-16
Island workers and employers can expect clearer, and more inclusive language to provincial employment legislation.
The Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review Panel completed their review of the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Youth Employment Act, and have made 110 recommendations to...
Province appoints new members to the University of Prince Edward Island Board of Governors
2023-10-10
Five Island residents will bring their fresh perspectives and expertise to advancing post-secondary education on Prince Edward Island.
Through Engage PEI, the following individuals will be joining the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Board of Governors for a three-year term.
Carolyn...
Two minimum wage increases expected in 2024
2023-10-04
Island workers will earn $16 per hour by fall 2024.
The Province accepted the annual minimum wage recommendations of the Employment Standards Board. Minimum wage will increase twice next year from $15 to $15.40 per hour on April 1, 2024, and once again from $15.40 to $16 per hour on October 1,...
SkillsPEI client information involved in privacy breach
2023-07-10
The Province is informing clients of SkillsPEI that their personal information may have been part of a recent privacy breach.
Due to human error, personal information belonging to over 5,600 SkillsPEI clients was inadvertently shared on June 13, 2023. Clients’ personal information that was...
Funding available to promote inclusive communities
2023-07-06
Island residents and community organizations can access funding to support grassroot initiatives that contribute to a more diverse and inclusive province.
Through the Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) and Community Enhancement Program, eligible applicants can receive financial support...