The purpose of this review of the PEI PNP Business/Entrepreneur Streams is to identify immigration programs for entrepreneurs that best align with PEI’s provincial objectives related to retention, rural development, business succession planning and population growth.
Recruiting skilled workers will be top priority as a PEI industry-led business delegation attends upcoming job fairs overseas. The Island delegation will travel to the Newcomers Canada‘s recruitment events in Birmingham, England and Dublin, Ireland between April 24-27 where...
If an employer plans to provide housing for seasonal agricultural workers, the dwelling must be inspected prior to the workers arrival. In PEI, inspections are most often completed by an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) with Environmental Health. Inspections may also be completed by an approved third party. The dwelling must meet health and safety requirements prior to Service Canada processing the permit to hire seasonal agricultural workers. If your accommodation is ready, use the online form below to request an inspection. This form is also available to download in PDF format. What do I...
Today, Government is launching the Emergency Jobs Initiative Program to support businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipalities through the recovery and clean up from Hurricane Fiona. The program will provide wage subsidy funding of 100 per cent for up to 4 weeks, at a...
Claim form for theTemporary Foreign Worker in Agriculture Industry Housing Improvement Program
The Province of Prince Edward Island is partnering with the Construction Association of PEI to help match Islanders who need contractors to make immediate repairs to their homes or businesses as a result of Hurricane Fiona with qualified contractors on Prince Edward Island and...
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...
The Workforce Category is an employer-driven category, designed to help you fill permanent labour shortages and skill gaps in your business by supporting foreign nationals for permanent residency. Am I eligible? For all streams of the Workforce Category, the employer must...