Indigenous communities across Atlantic Canada are building on the potential of their resources and making innovative contributions to grow a strong economy. In Prince Edward Island, the Mi’kmaq First Nation communities will soon have a modern, central hub for developing and...
Creating jobs for Islanders Corporate restructuring pushed Roy Abraham toward entrepreneurship, but he credits the Self Employ PEI program – and a conversation with his priest – for helping get his business off the ground. The Indian-born and educated program manager and database...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Advice from Island youth is helping the provincial government make progress on initiatives that are focused on their future success. Input from the Youth Futures Council and annual YDAY events is contributing to efforts to build a more skilled...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Island marine technology company Aspin Kemp and Associates sees great opportunities in the federal government’s approval today (February 15) of an Ocean Supercluster based in Atlantic Canada. The Ocean Supercluster is one of five Innovation...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Since moving back home to Prince Edward Island, builder Matt Darrach hasn't been able to keep up with the demand for the energy-efficient homes that his company produces. He lived and worked in western Canada and “commuted” between Prince Edward...
Supporting Island families Violence in families affects those inside and outside the family – and now a new guide will help businesses better support employees who are dealing with family violence. Addressing Family Violence – A Guide for PEI Workplaces helps employers recognize...
Creating jobs for Islanders The River Clyde Pageant, a spectacular outdoor community theatre project occurring each summer in New Glasgow, was recently awarded a PEI Arts Grant for the 2019 edition of the event. “Support from the Arts Grant program helps us develop The River...
Creating jobs for Islanders - The Government of Prince Edward Island is building on its partnerships with community organizations across the province to jointly help strengthen Island communities and assist Islanders in entering the workforce. Through these initiatives, Islanders...
Creating jobs for Islanders - The second expansion in as many years at Sekisui Diagnostics will bring new jobs and help the company increase its production and develop new export markets that will boost the Island’s economy. Premier Wade MacLauchlan and His Excellency Kimihiro...
An itch for travel and adventure led Nicholas Clements to western Canada, but a love of calm life and beautiful beaches brought him home to PEI. “I was born in Summerside but raised just outside O’Leary and really just lived that small-town Island lifestyle until I left to study...