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Reminder of minimum wage increase
2020-03-23
As announced last fall, Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase by 60 cents to $12.85 per hour on April 1, 2020. 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 ...
High speed Internet coming for rural Islanders
2020-03-13
Thousands of Islanders living in rural Prince Edward Island will soon benefit from having access to faster, more stable Internet service. The Province has signed federal-provincial agreements with Bell Canada and Xplornet, as well as a funding arrangement with local Internet provider Air Tech...
Another record-breaking year for visitation and tourism revenues
2020-03-06
Records were broken and Islanders and industry from tip to tip can celebrate yet another successful year for tourism in Prince Edward Island. Statistics released by Tourism PEI today show that the Confederation Bridge, Charlottetown Airport and Charlottetown Port all set new traffic records during...
Complete review of Employment Standards Act to benefit Island workforce and employers
2020-02-11
A thorough review of the, Employment Standards Act, will take place to ensure it is current and meets the needs of Islanders across the province. The, Employment Standards Act, outlines rights and obligations of employees and employers and sets minimum standards to ensure individuals are treated...
New strategy to grow Island tourism
2020-01-21
Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry, in partnership with the Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture, is developing a new 5-year growth strategy for the province. , Charting the Future: A Strategy to Accelerate Prince Edward Island Tourism Growth to 2025, will help grow tourism...
Provincial art bank seeks submissions from Island artists
2020-01-20
Island artists are invited to submit their work by February 20, 2020 to be considered for purchase by the Provincial Art Bank. The Provincial Art Bank collection includes 249 works of art by 145 Island artists. The art bank acquires, loans and displays art that was purchased or donated. Pieces are...
Another positive tourism season
2019-11-26
Numbers released today by Tourism PEI for September show that 2019 will likely be the sixth straight record season for tourism visitation to the province. “Thank you to Tourism PEI and all operators for their continued hard work on another successful season,” David Groom, Chair of the Tourism PEI...
Island artists receive grants
2019-11-21
Melissa Peter-Paul says receiving an arts grant from the provincial government gives her more time to focus on creating her quillwork boxes – made out of birch bark, sweet grass, porcupine quills and spruce root all harvested by her and her family. Peter-Paul is among 15 Island artists who recently...
New loan to help develop more multi unit housing
2019-11-13
A new multi unit residential loan development fund will help developers, organizations and non-profits build more housing for Islanders. Finance PEI, along with the Department of Social Development and Housing, held consultations in Prince, Queens and Kings County in October with local contractors...
Minimum wage to increase
2019-11-08
Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase by 60 cents to $12.85 per hour on April 1, 2020. 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 Minimum Wage Review Report...