Twenty-seven community organizations are driving important sociocultural change and are empowering underrepresented people to enhance a sense of belonging for everyone in Island communities. The PEI Association for Community Living, along with 26 other community organizations...
Eleven community organizations across the province received government grants to develop projects and services that benefit women in Prince Edward Island. A total of $300,000 in grants have been awarded to fund innovative projects that enhance awareness, education, and action...
Today is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a day that Parliament has designated to honour and remember those who have experienced gender-based violence and the lives lost in the Montreal Massacre. On December 6, 1989, 14 young women at L’Ecole...
The role of the Provincial Apprenticeship Board is to advise the Minister on matters relating to the suitability of the provincial apprenticeship training and certification system as a means to meet the labour market needs of the province as outlined in the Apprenticeship and...
The Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review Panel has been tasked with completing a review of the Employment Standards Act as well as its associated regulations, and Youth Employment Act. The Review Panel was appointed and began work in October, 2021. What's Happening Now...
Island workers and employers can expect clearer, and more inclusive language to provincial employment legislation. The Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review Panel completed their review of the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Youth Employment Act, and have made 110...
Youth Apprenticeship is for students wanting to explore their trade career options and gain a head-start on the post secondary apprenticeship training program while working toward their Grade 12 diploma. Am I eligible for the Youth Apprenticeship Program? You may be eligible for...
October is Women’s History Month, giving everyone the chance to learn more about, and celebrate, the many accomplishments of Island women throughout our Island’s rich history. This year’s theme Through Her Lens: Celebrating the Diversity of Women emphasizes the importance of...