Today, Innovation PEI is launching four new programs to support Island businesses. The programs are: Equity Investors Incentive – to provide PEI strategic sector businesses with a tool to attract private sector investment Innovation Fund – to assist businesses to bring a new...
Together, the Government of PEI and Government of Canada are working with the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island to provide free training programs and workshops to support Island tourism operators impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The past year has devastated...
Government is launching two new art programs that celebrate and support the accomplishments of PEI Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous artists living in PEI. The PEI Indigenous Art Bank acquires, loans and displays art that was purchased or donated and pieces will be displayed in public...
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...
Do you find regulations, forms or permits overly complex, outdated or redundant? The Government of Prince Edward Island wants to know what opportunities exist to reduce red tape items that cost business time and money. The Red Tape Challenge is an opportunity for you to provide feedback to Government with the goal of making it easier to do business with Government. We’d like to ask for your help on how we can cut red tape to serve you better! What is Red Tape? Red Tape refers to the excessive burden imposed by regulations and processes which have the potential to impact the cost of doing...
Thanks to the Ignition Fund, Dave Iwankow, will be able to develop and market his product, CleanBands. “This award will help us to speed up the technical development and international marketing of our innovative technology,” said Iwankow. “We look forward to bringing our wearable...
The province is launching new supports to help Islanders get through the pandemic and current public health restrictions put in place to mitigate and contain the spread of COVID-19. The Prince Edward Island Emergency Payment for Workers is a $500 payment is for workers and self...
Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase by 15 cents to $13 per hour on April 1, 2021. The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage annually and provides their recommendation to Government after the review is complete. Media contact: Hillary MacDonald Department...
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