Five Island residents will bring their fresh perspectives and expertise to advancing post-secondary education on Prince Edward Island. Through Engage PEI, the following individuals will be joining the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Board of Governors for a three-year...
Everyone has the right to live free from violence. With a renewed focus on ending sexual violence prevention, PEI is increasing the Violence Against Women Prevention Grant from a $75,000 to a $300,000 this year. The Violence Against Women Prevention Grant provides funding to...
Island workers will earn $16 per hour by fall 2024. The Province accepted the annual minimum wage recommendations of the Employment Standards Board. Minimum wage will increase twice next year from $15 to $15.40 per hour on April 1, 2024, and once again from $15.40 to $16 per hour...
If you are operating a registered private training school in PEI, you must have licensed instructors. Instructors must be registered with the Administrator of Private Training Schools. For each proposed instructor, please complete an instructor authorization form. The...
Islanders are encouraged to recognize and support women and the contributions they make to the growth, development and character of Prince Edward Island as part of Gender Equality Week. September 17 to 23, 2023 is Gender Equality Week in Canada. This year’s theme, United for...
Sexual Assault Awareness Week, Sept 17 – 23, is a time to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate Island residents on how to better respond to and prevent sexual violence. Throughout the week, the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre is creating safe and welcoming...
Atlantic Apprenticeship Harmonization Project (AAHP) The Government of Prince Edward Island is currently involved in the Atlantic Apprenticeship Harmonization Project (AAHP). The AAHP is working to streamline the apprenticeship training rules, processes, and standards and develop...
This protocol directs provincial and territorial Ministers responsible for apprenticeship to provide clear and consistent information for apprentices and employers and to recognize hours worked and technical training successfully completed by apprentices, regardless of the jur