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Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review
The Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review Panel has been tasked with completing a review of the Employment Standards Act as well as its associated regulations, and Youth Employment Act. The Review Panel was appointed and began work in October, 2021. What's Happening Now...
Apply for the Special Projects Program - Employers
All non-profit organizations in PEI and municipal and provincial government departments and agencies in PEI can apply for Special Projects wage funding to create employment opportunities for unemployed Islanders who have difficulty securing employment. Is my organization eligible for funding? This program supports non-profit organizations and municipal and provincial government departments to hire unemployed Islanders who are at least 30 years of age who have or are about to exhaust their Employment Insurance benefits. Organizations can hire Islanders who are registered with the Provincial Job...
Red Seal Certification
If you have a Red Seal endorsement in your designated trade, you will be able to work in any province or territory in Canada without further testing. How do I get my Red Seal certification? You must pass an Interprovincial Red Seal exam to determine if you meet the national...
More job opportunities available in rural areas
The Employment Development Agency will provide funding for an additional 200 employment positions to businesses in rural PEI, through the Rural Jobs Initiative. The Rural Jobs Initiative helps rural business owners to recruit, hire, and train staff and supports innovation in...
Family Violence Prevention Week 2025
Family Violence Prevention Week is May 12-18, and this year’s theme is Preventing Family Violence in Older Adults. Throughout the week, communities and organizations across the Island will host events to foster conversations about family violence prevention, raise awareness...
UPEI Increases International Student Attraction Efforts
The following news release is courtesy of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Government Support Also Allows for Improved Integration for Foreign Students The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is building on its reputation as one of Canada’s top undergraduate...