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2025-2026 Online Registration for Apprenticeship In-school Training

2025-2026 Online Registration for Apprenticeship In-school Training If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Apprenticeship at (902) 368-4460 or by email at jdburke@gov.pe.ca Do I have to leave my job to attend in-school training? Yes, your employer will release you to attend in-school training and allow you to return to work following the training. Please Note: For the Welder and Machinist Blended Learning Project, there is no requirement for EI eligibility and apprentices remain working while attending training. Please contact your training officer for more information. Am I...

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Women and Gender Equality Canada

Women and Gender Equality Canada is a federal government organization committed to advancing equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression through the inclusion of people of all genders, including women, in Canada's economic, social, and...

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Office of Immigration in Charlottetown moving to new location

The provincial government’s Office of Immigration in Charlottetown is moving to the Atlantic Technology Centre. Beginning December 22, the Charlottetown office will be located at: Atlantic Technology Centre Suite 308, 3rd Floor 176 Great George Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 4K9...

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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Tomorrow is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a day designated by Parliament to honour and remember those who have experienced gender-based violence and the lives lost in the Montreal Massacre. On December 6, 1989, 14 young women at L’Ecole...

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Province expands seats at Dalhousie University

The governments of Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia have renewed an agreement that secures priority access to seats in additional high-demand programs at Dalhousie University for students from PEI. This renewed agreement reflects a continued commitment to interprovincial...

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File a Formal Complaint under the PEI Employment Standards Act (Non-Union) or the PEI Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act

You may file a formal complaint if you feel that your employer, recruiter or employee has acted in a manner that violates the Employment Standards Act or the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act. If you have been unable to resolve the matter with your employer or employee, the next step is to file a written complaint. Who can file a formal complaint? An employee or employer may file a complaint with the Employment Standard Branch, if they feel the Employment Standards Act or Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act has been violated. It is recommended that the parties try to resolve disputes...

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Public input wanted on beauty and personal care service regulations

The provincial government is inviting Island residents to share their feedback on the regulation of cosmetology practices in Prince Edward Island. The Hairdressers Act currently regulates hairdressing services and has provided a foundation for the industry for many years. Other...

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Funding available to improve accessibility in the workplace

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...

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Minimum Wage Annual Review 2025

Section 5(2) of the Prince Edward Island Employment Standards Act requires the Prince Edward Island Employment Standards Board to conduct an annual review of the Minimum Wage. Written submissions are invited from interested parties by Thursday, the 30th day of October, 2025. By...

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