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The Public Archives and Records Office has a large collection of archival vital statistics records, including baptism, marriage, and death records. The Archives does not have any birth certificates. Since there was no civil registry before 1906, researchers looking for early birth information rely largely on existing church records using baptismal records as proof of birth. The following vital statistics records are searchable through the PARO Collections Database (we recommend using the " Advanced Search" for vital records searches): Baptisms (including the former PEI Baptismal Index), 1777...

The Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Health and Wellness has partnered with Saskatchewan Polytechnic to deliver the Transition to Registered Nursing in Canada (TRNC) program to internationally educated nurses with the essential education, skills and training required for a successful transition to registered nursing in Canada. This program is also available to Canadian Educated nurses looking to re-enter the workforce as a Registered Nurse (RN). Please be advised, this program requires full time enrollment and is intensive in nature. To be considered for the TRNC PEI Program, a...

Funding is available to increase and improve home-based child care across PEI. Three types of Family Home Centre grants are available: Family Home Centre Capital Grant Capital improvements of up to $15,000 towards the modification of the recipient’s existing physical space to meet licensing requirements. Eligible expenses could include renovations, such as a below grade access door, appliances, walls, doors, plumbing, electrical and outdoor fencing. Infant Programming Incentive of up to $5,000 towards items such as cribs, change-tables, rocking chairs, toys, books, strollers, etc. Family Home...

Early Childhood Education Grant Guidelines April 2026 The purpose of the Early Childhood Education Grant is to provide our early childhood education workforce with the opportunity to develop and strengthen knowledge, skill base, and credentials necessary to provide excellence in early learning and child care. Who can apply? Permanent, casual, part-time and temporary employees of Licensed Early Childhood Centres (including Early Years Centres), Preschool Centres and Family Home Centres are eligible to receive funding under this program. We encourage applications from all interested individuals...

In partnership with the Atlantic Police Academy (APA), the six-month Correctional Officer Training Program will develop 12 students’ skills and knowledge on intervention and de-escalation strategies, crisis management, Canadian law, ethics and professionalism, workplace health and safety, as well as topics specific to correctional services. The program will begin August 17, 2026, and will include 17 weeks of course work and a seven-week on-the-job training component at Island correctional centres. This program is made available through the Canada-PEI Labour Market Development Agreement and...

If you are a graduate from Prince Edward Island who wishes to pursue their post-secondary education through a French-language program not currently offered in the province, you may be eligible to receive a French-language post-secondary studies scholarship. This scholarship has been made possible thanks to federal and provincial funding with the collaboration of the Société acadienne et francophone de l’Île (SAF’Île). Eligibility Graduates from a French-language school or an immersion program in Prince Edward Island French-language post-secondary programs not currently offered in Prince Edward...

2025-2026 Online Registration for Apprenticeship In-school Training If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Apprenticeship at (902) 368-4460 or by email at jdburke@gov.pe.ca Do I have to leave my job to attend in-school training? Yes, your employer will release you to attend in-school training and allow you to return to work following the training. Please Note: For the Welder and Machinist Blended Learning Project, there is no requirement for EI eligibility and apprentices remain working while attending training. Please contact your training officer for more information. Am I...

You must apply for early childhood certification through the Early Learning and Child Care Board in Prince Edward Island. You can only hold 1 level of certification at a time, so when applying, please select the one that most applies to you. What are the types of early childhood staff certification in Prince Edward Island? There are five types of certification that you can apply for: Family Home Child Care Provider An applicant for a family home child care provider certificate shall have successfully completed a 30-hour course related to the care and education of infants and preschoolers...