Island students enrolled full-time in a designated post-secondary program can apply for financial assistance through both the federal and provincial student financial assistance programs by simply filling out one application. When you complete our online application, you will be...
Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and are critical support services. Today, Jenna Sudds, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Natalie Jameson, Prince Edward Island’s Minister...
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...
Islanders have access to a new Canadian high school equivalency credential to earn a PEI High School Equivalency Certificate. The Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) was created collaboratively with provincial and territorial governments to replace the General Education...
Government invites the public to provide their input on new draft regulations under the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act. The Act includes a requirement for foreign national recruiters to be licenced. The proposed regulations contain added details about the licensing...
Funding is now available for Island residents and community groups to support projects that promote diversity and inclusion within the province. The Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Enhancement Program (GEDI) provides grants for initiatives that encourage a...
Who is eligible for reservist leave? An employee who is also a member of the Canadian Forces Reserves in entitled to an unpaid period of absence if that employee: has been employed by the same civilian employer for at least three consecutive months; and is required to be absent...
Submissions are now being accepted for grants to benefit women and girls in Prince Edward Island. The Interministerial Women's Secretariat (IWS) partners with community organizations to promote the legal, health, social and economic equality of women and girls. “We want to...
The province is launching a new emergency payment program for workers impacted by power outages caused by Hurricane Fiona who have not been eligible for other income support programs. The Emergency Income Payment for Remote and Impacted Workers is a one-time $500 payment for...
What is WorkPEI? WorkPEI is a one-stop employment website connecting local employers and job seekers in Prince Edward Island. The website provides job seekers and employers with access to many options for assistance provided by the Government of Prince Edward Island, including a...