Island businesses hiring summer students may qualify for provincial government wage subsidies through two SkillsPEI summer employment programs. The Jobs for Youth Program offers wage subsidies to employers hiring students aged 15-29 that work four to eight weeks during the summer...
Starting April 1, foreign workers on the Island will benefit from the first phase of the Temporary Foreign Workers Protection Act, which enhances their rights and ensures fair treatment in the workplace. The Act was passed in the provincial legislature in spring 2022...
The Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act and General Regulations came into force on April 1st, 2025. During Phase 1 the province will be bringing the parts of the Act into force, including new rights and protections for workers. During this phase, the province will launch the...
If you are coming to work in PEI, you may be wondering how your education, knowledge, skills and experience compare to Canadian standards. Foreign credential recognition (FCR) is the process of verifying that qualifications (education, knowledge, skills, and work experience)...
Thirty-two community organizations across the Island are receiving support from the provincial government for projects that promote diversity and inclusion. The Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) and Community Enhancement Program provided a total of $650,000 in funding...
The following is a list of supports for victims: Information for Women and Men in an Abusive Relationship This guide contains information for individuals who identify as a victim, or as someone whose behaviour is abusive, or both. It also contains valuable support information for...
The Interministerial Women's Secretariat provides assistance to the provincial government to promote the legal, health, social and economic equality of women. The Secretariat is mandated to partner with the community on projects to promote the status of women. Further, the...
Today is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a day designated by Parliament 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...
If you have not completed high school or have graduated without the marks or specific credits you need for a post-secondary program, you can enroll in adult upgrading. Through the Adult Learning Program you may: Enroll in the Canadian Adult Education Certificate (CAEC)...