Province Proclaims Paid Sick Leave

March 25, 2024

Island workers will have access to paid sick leave effective October 1, 2024. Following amendments made to the Employment Standards Act during the most recent fall sitting of the legislature, Island workers will be eligible for up to three paid sick days depending on the length of their continuous employment with the same employer. After three months […]

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Reporting Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses Made Easier and Quicker for PEI Workers

March 14, 2024

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI is pleased to offer workers on the Island the convenience of reporting and filing a work-related injury or illness claim anytime, from anywhere and any device, through the WCB’s Online Services portal. Employers and health care providers have had access to the portal enabling them to provide information […]

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PEI Implements Federal Study Permit Changes to Students From Abroad

March 8, 2024

International students wishing to study at an Island post-secondary institution will be receiving provincial documentation to include as part of their federal application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Following the federal announcement(link is external) earlier this year, the Province received notification that it is expected to introduce a new provincial attestation letter (PAL) system to […]

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Free Noise Level Assessment for Island Potato Farmers

March 4, 2024

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI is offering free noise level assessments to Island potato farmers who would like to volunteer and contribute to creating educational materials for the potato industry. The WCB’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Division is looking for six or more potato farmers to take part in this initiative. “Prevention […]

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Determine the Province of Employment (POE) – Update

February 29, 2024

Content has been updated to include the new Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administrative policy. This change is effective on January 1, 2024.  When you pay employment income such as salaries, wages or commissions, the employee’s province or territory of employment (POE) must be determined so that the proper deductions are withheld. This depends on whether your employee “reports for work” […]

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Cavendish and North Shore Transit Routes Will Resume This Summer

February 23, 2024

Rural transit routes to Cavendish and other north shore communities will resume in June to help support tourism operators, employees and residents during the busy summer season. Two routes – one from Summerside and one from Charlottetown – will provide daily service to Cavendish and the north shore area, seven days a week. The routes […]

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PEI’s Population Framework – Measures to Slow Down Population Growth

February 22, 2024

he Government of Prince Edward Island released today the provincial population framework and introduces a refocused approach to PEI’s immigration programs to align nominations with provincial pressures and priorities. The Province has seen consistent population increases over time, and Growing Together: A Population Framework for Prince Edward Island and program adjustments will provide a guide to a […]

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Can a criminal record keep you from a job? P.E.I.’s human rights commissioner weighs in.

February 14, 2024

According to a recent report, many companies are not hiring Canadians with criminal records. The P.E.I. Human Rights Commissioner lays out the law. Watch the CBC interview with Brenda Picard, Human Rights Commissioner (PEI): CBC Interview Source: CBC

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More Designated French Language Services Available

February 5, 2024

The provincial government has added 21 new designated services under the French Language Services Act to give French-speaking Islanders better access to services in their language. These services fall under the departments of Education and Early Years, Health and Wellness, and Transport and Infrastructure, as well as Health PEI, and are available through the Prince Edward Island Government website. […]

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Occupational Health and Safety Stakeholder Consultation

January 29, 2024

Occupational Health and Safety Act Mr. Ben MacDonald, Chair of the PEI OHS Advisory Council, is inviting stakeholders to provide written comments to the Council on the proposed amendments to the OHS Act General Regulations. Below are the changes being proposed. Part 9: First Aid Training:  The Pan Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Reconciliation Agreement, which was […]

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