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Update on COVID-19 support programs
Applications are now open for Island businesses and employers to apply for a temporary wage top-up for essential workers and funding to purchase health and safety protective measures in their workplaces. “I know that the last couple months have been incredibly challenging for...
Reminder of minimum wage increase
As announced last fall, Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase by 60 cents to $12.85 per hour on April 1, 2020. The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage annually and provides their recommendation to government after the review is complete. To read the board...
New leave for employees
A new leave will start November 1 to allow employees to take time off work to access services to deal with issues related to domestic violence, intimate partner violence and sexual violence. The leave will provide employees three days of paid leave and an additional seven days of...
Arts grants applications now open to Island artists
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...
Government will disclose more loans under new policy
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...