Minimum wage on Prince Edward Island will increase by 25 cents on April 1, to $11.25 per hour. The province’s minimum wage has increased 38 per cent since 2008. By comparison, inflation has risen 11 per cent during that time. “Our government is pleased to approve this increase in...
A revitalization of The Culinary Institute of Canada will better equip graduates with the skills and training they need to launch successful careers in the food industry. Today’s federal-provincial investment of $5.1 million will support a renovation to drive economic growth...
It will soon be easier for Prince Edward Island employers and job seekers to connect with one another. The province’s employment assistance services are being integrated to make service more consistent, reduce duplication, and improve assessment tools and access to training. The...
Female entrepreneurs hoping to start or expand a business in Prince Edward Island are eligible for a new internship program. The SYnC program, Supporting Youth in Careers, offers skills training, business support and guidance for women interested in entrepreneurship. It starts...
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Prince Edward Island is one step closer to becoming a learning destination for students seeking first-rate private training schools. Major amendments to the Private Training Schools Act will better protect students and assure high-quality training. Supportive legislation will...
New funding agreement will help bring learning opportunities to Islanders who might not otherwise be able to access them. The provincial government will provide the Prince Edward Island Association of Community Schools more than $125,000 over the next three years to better meet...
A former Montague resident, Elizabeth Reynolds Boyd has always been looking for a way to give back to her home province. The respected naval architect and owner of Nautican Research and Development joined Premier Wade MacLauchlan and Babcock Canada Vice President Jake Jacobson to...
A jurisdictional dispute means a dispute between trade unions or between unions and employer over the assignment of work. Where the parties themselves are unable to settle the dispute, either party may make a complaint to the Labour Relations Board identifying the complainant...