For Business
If you are self-employed, a worker or a business, there are supports available for emergency relief. Find details about these programs and online applications below. If you still have concerns after reviewing this section, use the contact information provided. Staff are working hard to respond to inquiries as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.
Business concerns? Call 1-866-222-1751 or email peibusinesshelpline@gov.pe.ca
Questions about operational plans and re-opening? Email envhealth@ihis.org
Questions about pre-travel approval, entrance to the province, or essential, allowable or non-essential services? Email publicsafety@gov.pe.ca
Applications for this program are now closed.
The COVID-19 Business Adaptation Advice program provides a non-repayable contribution to Prince Edward Island businesses, entrepreneurs, not-for-profits, and non-governmental organizations to access...
As per the COVID-19 Prevention and Self-Isolation Order, developing and following an operational plan detailing how risk of transmission of COVID-19 will be mitigated is required for:
All owners and operators of businesses, services and organizations,...
Applications for this program are now closed.
This program is intended to provide a temporary wage top-up to essential workers employed during the PEI Public Health State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible employees earning $3,000 per...
The Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture is presently accepting proposals from interested organizations for the delivery of innovative projects that encourage workforce integration to support unemployed and underemployed individuals who...
Please note this program is no longer accepting applications.
The COVID-19 Workspace Adaption Assistance Fund provides a non-repayable contribution toward the cost of implementing a COVID-19 Operational Plan.
Who is eligible for funding?
Prince Edward...
A financing program has been developed to provide emergency working capital financing to assist PEI’s small business during this unprecedented economic disruption to business, caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. This new loan program is to assist qualifying...
As part of the provincial response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Government has announced a new Emergency Contingency Fund as an initial step to help support Island businesses.
Visit PrinceEdwardIsland.ca/CovidforBusiness for details about business supports...
The Essential, Non-essential and Allowable listing below applies to any business or organization including for-profit, non-profit or other entity providing goods and services. Owners and operators of businesses, services and organizations that are...
Government’s top priority is protecting the health and safety of Islanders and limiting the spread of COVID-19 in our province.
Health officials recognize that essential services, including food production, will have to be maintained even under the...
Handling a decedent who died of COVID-19
1. Transferring a body to a bag
Follow Standard Precautions
Include additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if potential for body fluid exposure
Disinfect the exterior of the bag prior to transport...
Who needs an operational plan?
As per the COVID-19 Prevention and Self-Isolation Order, developing and following an operational plan detailing how risk of transmission of COVID-19 will be mitigated is required for:
All owners and operators of...
This summer employment program is designed to create jobs for post-secondary students by providing a financial incentive to Prince Edward Island employers. In turn, students will gain valuable work experience, preferably related to a student’s field of...
Due to the Public Health Emergency of COVID-19, property tax relief measures are now in place, including the option to defer property tax payment. The measures include the following:
deferring provincial property tax and fee payments until December 31,...
This guideline applies to all retail businesses, including but not limited to clothing retailers, big-box retailers, food, alcohol, and cannabis retailers, shopping malls, book stores, convenience stores, bargain retailers, and electronics retailers....
A funding program has been developed by the Province of PEI to support the PEI Tourism Operators through a joint partnership of Finance PEI and Tourism PEI. This new program will provide funding in the form of a repayable loan to qualified applicants....
The Tourism Interest Relief Program announced by the Province of Prince Edward Island will provide assistance to Island tourism operators through a joint partnership of Finance PEI and Tourism PEI. Subject to the terms noted below, assistance provided...
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