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Province offers wage rebate for impacted industries and extends programs
2022-01-20
The province is launching a new COVID-19 support program for industries impacted by the latest public health restrictions. The, Wage Rebate for Impacted Industries, provides a 25 per cent wage rebate on payroll for businesses of impacted industries, such as full-service restaurants and fitness...
Start-up businesses supported by the Ignition Fund
2022-01-13
Thanks to the Ignition Fund an Island-owned company, Irrigation Management Pro, will be able to serve clients across North America. "This grant gives us the ability to engage with growers so we can better support their needs, expand our capacity to serve them, and bring new customers onboard...
Province extends COVID-19 financial supports
2022-01-07
The province is extending the COVID-19 Emergency Payment for Workers Program and the Emergency Income Relief Program for the Self-Employed to help Islanders get through the continued public health measures. Both programs were scheduled to end January 8, 2022 but will be extended until January 17,...
Province offers COVID-19 financial support for workers
2021-12-30
The province is reopening the COVID-19 Emergency Payment for Workers program to help Islanders get through the recent public health restrictions. The COVID-19 Emergency Payment for Workers program provides financial support to residents of Prince Edward Island who had employment impacts as a result...
Island artists receive grants
2021-11-17
Colton Curtis says receiving an arts grant will allow him to create art he’s wanted to make for a long time. Curtis is among 14 Island artists who recently received a total of $50,000 through the provincial Arts Grants program. “I feel so lucky to be able to call PEI home. This grant is an...
New training program for truck and transport, heavy duty and agricultural equipment technicians
2021-11-10
A new apprenticeship program, developed together with the provincial government, Holland College, PEI Trucking Sector Council and PEI Agricultural Sector Council, will support industry needs and strengthen the province’s labour force. Starting January 2022, Holland College will deliver the Truck...
Minimum wage to increase
2021-11-03
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 www.princeedwardisland.ca/...
New funding to help with cost of tablets to verify PEI Vax Pass
2021-10-22
A new fund is available to help Island organizations, required to implement the PEI Vax Pass, purchase tablets to scan PEI Vax Pass QR codes used to verify people’s proof of vaccination. The COVID-19 – Vax Pass Implementation Fund supports businesses, not-for-profits, and non-governmental...
Review of Employment Standards Act is underway
2021-10-15
A thorough review of the, Employment Standards Act, is underway to ensure it is current and meets the needs of Islanders across the province. A three-person panel was established to complete the review, they are: Chairperson – Andrew Thompson Employer Representative – Isabelle Keeler Employee...
Pilot program is now made permanent under PEI Broadband Fund
2021-10-14
The PEI Broadband Fund for Residents, launched last year as a pilot, is now a permanent funding stream under the PEI Broadband Fund to help Islanders have access to internet at their home. The program provides financial assistance to Island residents to have an Internet Service Provider (ISP)...