Sexual Assault Awareness Week, Sept 17 – 23, is a time to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate Island residents on how to better respond to and prevent sexual violence. Throughout the week, the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre is creating safe and welcoming...
The Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population administers the Private Training Schools Act. Schools offering occupational training are required to be registered in accordance with the Private Training Schools Act. The department promotes the delivery of high...
Businesses and not-for-profit organizations can increase economic development in rural areas of Prince Edward Island with support from a program offered by the Employment Development Agency. The Rural Enhancement Employment Program, previously known as the Rural Jobs Initiative...
Prince Edward Island is taking important steps to make the province a safer and more supportive place for everyone. The provincial government is launching A Strategy for Preventing and Responding to Adult Sexual Violence in Prince Edward Island: Creating A Culture of Care, to...
Islanders are encouraged to recognize and support women and the contributions they make to the growth, development and character of Prince Edward Island as part of Gender Equality Week. September 17 to 23, 2023 is Gender Equality Week in Canada. This year’s theme, United for...
Guide to Employment Standards on PEI - English (1.2 mb) Guide relatif aux normes d'emploi(2111 kb) Guide to Employment Standards on PEI - Mandarin (1950 kb) What You Should Know About the PEI Employment Standards Act Poster - English (174 kb) What You Should Know About the PEI...
Twenty-seven community organizations are driving important sociocultural change and are empowering underrepresented people to enhance a sense of belonging for everyone in Island communities. The PEI Association for Community Living, along with 26 other community organizations...
Eleven community organizations across the province received government grants to develop projects and services that benefit women in Prince Edward Island. A total of $300,000 in grants have been awarded to fund innovative projects that enhance awareness, education, and action...
The province announces eleven grant recipients – organizations working to help empower women and girls and create communities where all individuals have equal access to every opportunity, unbiased by gender. “Recognizing the valuable role that these organizations play in...