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Declaration of PEI Residency Document
* Effective November 1, 2022, all applicants are required to complete a Declaration of Prince Edward Island Residency in lieu of personal papers and statements. This document is provided below (see the “How do I apply?” section).
Regulation changes to support workers
Changes have been made to the Emergency Leave Regulations under the Employment Standards Act to ensure workers have job protection when they are sick. Emergency Leave under the Employment Standards Act was originally introduced during the pandemic to provide job-protected leave...
Changes to Employment Standards Act
Changes to Bereavement Leave Effective November 2021 Effective November 17, 2021, employees who experience a prenatal pregnancy loss or stillbirth are entitled to bereavement leave in the same manner as those who have lost an immediate family member, which includes one day paid...
Funding available to help stop violence against women
Community organizations can apply through the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat for funding to enhance awareness, education and action to prevent violence against women in Prince Edward Island. The annual fund of $75,000 supports projects that focus on the prevention of...
Feedback wanted on the Employment Standards Act
Island residents are invited to have their say on the Employment Standards Act. The Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review Panel began reviewing the act in October 2021 and is now seeking feedback from the public. The panel has prepared an interim report to help guide...