Minimum wage in Prince Edward Island will increase incrementally to $17 per hour by April 1, 2026. On October 1, 2025, the rate will increase from $16 to $16.50 per hour. On April 1, 2026, the rate will increase from $16.50 to $17 per hour. The Employment Standards Board reviews...
Applications are now open for Island residents and community groups seeking funding to support projects that promote diversity and inclusion within the province. The Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Enhancement Program (GEDI) provides annual grants for...
Hon. Jenn Redmond, Minister of Workforce, Advanced Learning & Population, issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace: “Each year on April 28, we pause to honour the memory of workers who have been injured or lost...
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...
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...
Businesses and organizations across PEI can access funding to improve accessibility in commercial and non-profit spaces to create more inclusive environments for employees and clients with disabilities. The provincial government’s Workforce Adaptation Fund is coordinated through...
The Government of Prince Edward Island has renewed a two-year funding agreement with Women’s Network PEI for a program to help diversify the workforce in the trades and technology fields across the Island. Offered by the Women’s Network, Trade HERizons is an empowering career...
Government invites public input on the second phase of the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act, including the proposed employer registry and administrative penalty regulations. The Act is coming into effect in phases. The first phase, effective April 1, 2025, introduced...
Island students will have access to additional financial support for post-secondary education and eligibility has expanded to include more in-demand healthcare programs. The George Coles Bursary and the Marion L. Reid Grant will increase by $300 to $3,500 per year for up to four...
Non-profit organizations across the Island can apply for funding to implement projects that focus on benefiting women and girls across the province. The Interministerial Women’s Secretariat (IWS) Grant provides funding to support initiatives that promote the legal, health, social...