Changes have been made to the provincial COVID-19 Special Leave Fund to support Islanders now that federal Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB), have expired. Previously, the provincial fund provided up to three days per week...
Government invites the public to have their say on a proposed Temporary Foreign Worker Act. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is a federal program that allows employers to hire foreign workers to fill temporary jobs when qualified Canadians are not available. “Temporary...
Islanders will now have greater access to information on government loans thanks to a new policy being implemented immediately. Moving forward all loans approved by Finance PEI and Island Investment Development Inc. with a cumulative value over $100,000 will be disclosed publicly...
Protecting our environment - Islanders who could benefit from improved home energy efficiency are now eligible to apply for financing to support upgrades to their homes. The energy efficiency loan program provides low interest financing to home owners who are interested in...
Investing in infrastructure - Faster internet service will help improve opportunities for education, business, and quality of life for more rural Islanders. The provincial government will soon issue a request for proposals (RFP) for a company or companies to help enhance internet...
More Island artists are receiving funding through Island arts grants programs. The Indigenous Arts Grants and the PEI Arts Grants programs support, assist, and encourage the growth of the artistic community in PEI. Funding is available annually to Island-based professional...
The Business Navigator offers a free service that helps guide business owners and entrepreneurs through the various Provincial regulations associated with starting, owning, operating and growing a business. How can the Business Navigator help? ✅ Provide information on how to...
Prince Edward Island professional artists are invited to apply for funding during the fall 2019 round of arts grants to support their growth and creativity In the spring round of arts grants, Sandstone Comics was awarded $5,500 to support the production of the second edition of...
Slow internet service is affecting Kirk MacLeod’s business. Even worse, the owner of Keir MacLeod Vinyl Siding in Pownal says the two businesses that rent space in his shop have no internet connection at all. The province is launching internet speed testing today aimed at...
The provincial government will no longer accept applications from immigrants looking to set up a business on Prince Edward Island in exchange for immediate permanent residency. The move eliminates the entrepreneur stream of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). It puts Prince...