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...
More Prince Edward Island students than ever before participated in a nationwide young leaders program supported by the provincial government. SHAD – named for the Aurora, Ontario creek where the program began – is a summer enrichment program hosted by 16 different universities...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Sarah Wallace was thrilled when - while visiting a friend - she served her hors d'oeuvres on a wooden tray she made herself. “Hey, I made that,” she said. “It is so cool to see people use the thing that I’ve made - it’s super rewarding.” Wallace, 31...
Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will remain the highest in Atlantic Canada when it increases by 70 cents to $12.25 per hour on April 1, 2019. “Our government is focused on helping Island families and supporting low-income workers by raising the minimum wage,” said Workforce...
Creating jobs for Islanders - People who have lived, studied, or visited Prince Edward Island often dream of moving here permanently. A new survey from the UPEI Institute of Island Studies will ask expats, students, and visitors why they left, what could encourage them to move...
Family-friendly amendments to the Employment Standards Act passed during the 2018 fall legislative session will come into effect on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Changes to the act include: • Extended parental leave from 12 months to 18 months to align with the federal employment...