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Start-up businesses supported by the Ignition Fund
2020-12-10
Thanks to the Ignition Fund, Dave Iwankow, will be able to develop and market his product, CleanBands.
“This award will help us to speed up the technical development and international marketing of our innovative technology,” said Iwankow. “We look forward to bringing our wearable hand washing...
Province announces supports for impacted workers and low-income Islanders
2020-12-07
The province is launching new supports to help Islanders get through the pandemic and current public health restrictions put in place to mitigate and contain the spread of COVID-19.
The Prince Edward Island Emergency Payment for Workers is a $500 payment is for workers and self-employed Islanders...
Minimum wage to increase
2020-11-10
Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase by 15 cents to $13 per hour on April 1, 2021.
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 Order....
Update on COVID-19 support programs
2020-05-14
Applications are now open for Island businesses and employers to apply for a temporary wage top-up for essential workers and funding to purchase health and safety protective measures in their workplaces.
“I know that the last couple months have been incredibly challenging for both our essential...
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 ...