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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...
Grants available to support women and girls
2024-01-09
Applications are open for the 2024 Interministerial Women's Secretariat (IWS) Grant, which supports projects aimed at benefiting women and girls in Prince Edward Island.
Through the IWS, the province is commitment to empowering women and girls and cultivating communities where every individual...
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 $...
Funding to help prevent gender-based violence
2023-12-11
Eleven community organizations across the province received government grants to develop projects and services that benefit women in Prince Edward Island.
A total of $300,000 in grants have been awarded to fund innovative projects that enhance awareness, education, and action towards preventing...
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
2023-12-06
Today is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a day that Parliament has designated 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...
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...
Recognizing Women’s History Month 2023
2023-10-23
October is Women’s History Month, giving everyone the chance to learn more about, and celebrate, the many accomplishments of Island women throughout our Island’s rich history.
This year’s theme Through Her Lens: Celebrating the Diversity of Women emphasizes the importance of recognizing the...
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...
Increased support to end violence against women
2023-10-06
Everyone has the right to live free from violence. With a renewed focus on ending sexual violence prevention, PEI is increasing the Violence Against Women Prevention Grant from a $75,000 to a $300,000 this year.
The Violence Against Women Prevention Grant provides funding to community...
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,...