Today, Minister Jenn Redmond, Minister responsible for the status of women issued the following statement recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Week: “This week, October 1 to 7, is Sexual Assault Awareness Week, a province-wide initiative that encourages islanders to learn, listen...
Today, Minister Jenn Redmond, Minister responsible for the status of women issued the following statement recognizing October as Women’s History Month: “October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to reflect on the women and girls who have helped shape our communities, our...
The Government of Prince Edward Island has launched an online registry of skilled tradespeople that makes it easier for employers to verify credentials and supports labour mobility across the country. The online registry will help employers, contractors and homeowners verify...
Islanders are invited to provide feedback as part of the Employment Standards Board annual review of the minimum wage. Under the Employment Standards Act, the board reviews the minimum wage each year and recommends future rates to government based on economic conditions and...
The province is inviting the public to share their feedback on proposed regulations to further strengthen protections for temporary foreign workers in Prince Edward Island. The regulations under the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act will establish an employer registry and...
Marking five years of investment in Island communities, the Gender, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) and Community Enhancement Program is now accepting applications from residents and community groups whose projects foster diversity, equity and inclusion across Prince...
Acadians, Francophones and Francophiles across the Island will be able to participate in a variety of community-led activities throughout August during Acadian Heritage Month. Through the newly created Acadian Heritage Month Fund, eight community-led activities will feature and...
Regulations for the Interprovincial Trade and Mobility Act (ITMA) have been developed, and the Act came into force on July 11, 2026. The ITMA was passed in the 2025 spring session of the Legislative Assembly as part of government’s tariff response plan to navigate global economic...
On June 30, Prince Edward Island will bring the new Employment Standards Act into force , which modernizes and strengthens the rights and obligations of employees and employers. An independent Comprehensive Review Panel completed extensive policy and consultation work over a two...
The Governments of Prince Edward Island and Canada are continuing their investment into the Island’s aerospace and defence industries by supporting MDS Coating Technologies (MDS) with a major facility expansion, which will also help create more high- skilled, well-paying jobs for...