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...
The province is launching a new emergency payment program for workers impacted by power outages caused by Hurricane Fiona who have not been eligible for other income support programs. The Emergency Income Payment for Remote and Impacted Workers is a one-time $500 payment for...
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...
Today, Finance Minister Darlene Compton delivered the provincial economic and fiscal update and announced tax relief for Island property owners. At the end of 2019, Prince Edward Island’s economy was strong, outperforming the national average and leading the way in estimated GDP...
The province is launching supports to help Islanders get through the latest modified red level restricted measures related to COVID-19. The Prince Edward Island Emergency Payment for Workers is a $500 payment for workers and self-employed Islanders who have completely lost their...
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...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced more financial support for Islanders whose income has been impacted as a direct result of the public health state of emergency, as well as additional protocols to keep Islanders safe. The COVID-19 Income Support Program will...
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...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 320 new cases of COVID-19 and 436 recoveries in PEI since last reporting on Saturday, January 8, 2022. These new cases are still under investigation. There are currently 1,517 active cases of COVID-19 and there have...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 222 new cases of COVID-19 in PEI. “As COVID-19 continues to circulate in Prince Edward Island, it is more important than ever to stay diligent in following public health measures like masking, physical distancing...