Today, Government is launching the Emergency Jobs Initiative Program to support businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipalities through the recovery and clean up from Hurricane Fiona. The program will provide wage subsidy funding of 100 per cent for up to 4 weeks, at a...
Island students can apply for a summer job through a program that gives them valuable work experience and allows employers to benefit from their energy and talent. The Jobs for Youth Program, delivered by the Employment Development Agency, offers employers a wage subsidy to...
As a young feminist growing up outside O’Leary, Jillian Kilfoil never dreamed she would be invited to share her perspectives on gender equality and women’s empowerment with an international audience. But Kilfoil -- now the executive director of Women’s Network PEI -- will have...
Dr. Janice Gillis has a ready explanation for deciding to join the board of governors of the University of Prince Edward Island. As a triple graduate, she attended UPEI for her Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. "I firmly believe this...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is now accepting applications from young people to be members of a new Youth Futures Council that will provide input and advice to government on issues affecting young Islanders as announced in the Speech from the Throne in the spring. “The...
To protect the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, the PEI Labour Act sets out rules of conduct for labour relations. Breaking the law by violating these rules of conduct is often called an unfair labour practice. The Act gives the Labour Relations Board the...
The Industrial Relations Branch is responsible for providing a variety of services to the unionized workforce of Prince Edward Island. In meeting this objective the branch provides the following services: responds to applications for conciliation and mediation services upon...
Island residents are invited to provide their input on minimum wage. Residents can send their feedback by email or by fax (902-368-5476) by June 15, 2023. Written submissions can also be mailed to: Employment Standards Board PO Box 2000, 161 St Peters Road Charlottetown, PE C1A...
Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will reach $15 per hour by the end of next year. The first increase will be by 80 cents on January 1, 2023 to $14.50 per hour. The second increase will be 50 cents on October 1, 2023 to $15.00 per hour. The Employment Standards Board reviews...
The Interministerial Women's Secretariat is a government body that works to promote the legal, health, social and economic equality of women. The Secretariat is mandated to partner with the community on projects to promote the status of women. As part of its mandate, the...