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 - 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 WorkPEI is helping to make the labour market easier to navigate for employers and for people looking for jobs on PEI. “The job market is tighter than it used to be, so that means companies don’t really have the option of just looking at a stack of...
Creating jobs for Islanders - As announced last fall, Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will remain the highest in Atlantic Canada when it increases by 30 cents to $11.55 per hour on April 1, 2018. “Business confidence in Prince Edward Island is high, our economy is the fastest...
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...
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...