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Minimum wage keeping up with Island’s growing economy
2017-11-09
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Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will remain the highest in Atlantic Canada when it increases by 30 cents to $11.55 per hour on April 1, 2018.
“Given Prince Edward Island’s economic growth, it is very important that all Islanders benefit from improved economic...
Immigration agents to help drive rural population growth
2017-11-03
Creating jobs for Islanders -
Aman Sedighi says there are abundant opportunities for immigrant entrepreneurs in rural Prince Edward Island – a fact the provincial government wants to tell more people about.
Sedighi runs A-OK Gardens in Brookfield – a 15-acre organic farm – and emigrated with his...
15,000 people in Atlantic Canada to benefit from Government of Canada and Atlantic provinces’ apprenticeship harmonization efforts
2017-10-13
Creating jobs for Islanders -
To grow our economy and strengthen the middle class, Atlantic Canadians must have access to the skills training they need to find and keep good, well-paying jobs in Atlantic Canada.
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour...
Harvest and Prosper fills farm jobs
2017-10-11
Creating jobs for Islanders -
Islanders needing jobs are helping meet the agriculture sector’s workforce demands during its busy harvest season.
Harvest and Prosper is a program supported jointly by the Prince Edward Island government and industry groups. It has opportunities for up to 50...
Apply now for learn grants, support lifelong learning
2017-10-03
Learning Partners Advisory Council member Bonnie Stewart says she wants to see a future where ongoing learning is part of the fabric of life in PEI.
Stewart was the facilitator #LearnDay on September 30. New learn grants were announced at #LearnDay, and Islanders can now apply for these grants to...
Province exceeds its population goal
2017-09-27
Creating jobs for Islanders -
Prince Edward Island has more than 150,000 residents for the first time in its history, meeting government’s population target for 2017.
In a new national report, Statistics Canada estimates the province’s population to be 152,021 as of July 2017, an increase of 1.7...
Literacy Alliance will continue with new funding from province
2017-09-26
Supporting Island families
The PEI Literacy Alliance will continue to support Island families with a commitment of new funding from the provincial government.
Following the loss of the alliance's federal core funding, the province has stepped in to provide necessary funding for the next two years...
Youth summit returns next month
2017-09-14
YDAY, the province’s full-day youth summit, returns next month to put ideas for shaping Prince Edward Island’s future into action.
More than 170 people attended YDAY in 2016 to identify issues impacting Island youth. At YDAY 2017 – happening October 27 at Holland College in Charlottetown –...
Children inspire Island dad to be lifelong learner
2017-09-11
Supporting Island Families -
When Shawn Stewart’s children started school, he decided it was time to upgrade his own skills too.
For his efforts, Stewart received the 2017 Council of the Federation Literacy Award from Premier Wade MacLauchlan today at the Rotary Club of Charlottetown’s luncheon...
Input sought on minimum wage review
2017-09-08
Islanders are invited to provide input to the annual minimum wage review.
Minimum wage on Prince Edward Island is currently $11.25 per hour, the highest in Atlantic Canada. The Employment Standards Board reviews the minimum wage rate each year; details on how to provide input are available at...