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Statement on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace
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...
Minimum wage to increase
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...
Island Advantage Bursary
If you are a PEI resident attending either UPEI, Holland College, or Collège de l'Île, you may be eligible for the Island Advantage Bursary, a low- and middle-income, needs-based bursary. When combined with the Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students (CSG-FT), your tuition...
More funding available to support women and girls
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...
Language Training
There are two official languages in Canada: English and French. Studying and improving your language abilities will help you to settle in Prince Edward Island. In PEI, English remains the primary language spoken. While not officially a bilingual province, PEI is home to a vibrant...
Employers can apply for wage subsides to hire summer students
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...
First phase of Temporary Foreign Workers Protection Act coming into effect
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...