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Changes to Special Leave Fund
2022-05-06
Changes have been made to the provincial COVID-19 Special Leave Fund to support Islanders now that federal Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB), have expired. Previously, the provincial fund provided up to three days per week, on two separate...
Island Digital Voices shares stories of Islanders
2022-04-14
A new project was launched today by the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation to capture, share and preserve stories of Islanders. Island Digital Voices highlights stories of interesting, notable, and intriguing Islanders. The goals of the project are to encourage Islanders to record and share their...
Arts grants applications open to Island artists
2022-04-13
Prince Edward Island professional artists are invited to apply for funding during the spring 2022 round of arts grants to support their growth and creativity. Applications for funding can be submitted online at PEI Arts Grants Funding for three types of grants: creation, dissemination, and...
Reminder of minimum wage increase
2022-03-28
As announced last fall, 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:...
Start-up businesses can apply to Ignition Fund
2022-03-23
Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2022 spring Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island. Beth Wigmore, a previous recipient of the Ignition Fund, says the fund has given her the ability to turn her business from an idea...
New strategy for tourism industry
2022-03-04
A new strategy is available to help guide the tourism industry through the 2022-2023 tourism seasons. The strategy, Charting the Course of Tourism in PEI for the Next Two Years, outlines three objectives: optimize recovery potential for 2022; set in motion conditions to support higher revenues from...
New immigration stream to help fill jobs
2022-03-01
The Office of Immigration has a new stream to help employers fill jobs that are in high demand across Prince Edward Island. The Occupations in Demand stream is an employer-driven program that allows employers to fill specific positions that they are unable to fill through the local job market,...
Islanders receive 2022 heritage awards
2022-02-28
Islanders from across the province are being recognized for preserving and promoting Prince Edward Island’s heritage. Islanders were invited to submit nominations for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Awards last fall. The awards are presented each year to individuals or groups in recognition...
Meet PEI’s first business navigator
2022-02-23
Islanders may know Alicia Birt from Innovation PEI, where she worked with various divisions for over 15 years. Now, Alicia is working as PEI’s first business navigator, a role she started early last year, where she provides one-on-one support to Island business owners. “It’s simple. If you’re...
Relaunching program to support PEI tourism accommodations
2022-02-23
The provincial government, the Hotel Association of PEI, and Food Island Partnership are relaunching the Tourism Accommodation Accelerator Program to support tourism accommodation operators and the industry. The program encourages guests to book at qualifying PEI accommodations to receive a gift...