Prince Edward Island

The annual adjustment in the minimum wage rates across all Atlantic Provinces takes effect on April 1, 2024, and it is crucial for all businesses to update their payroll systems accordingly to ensure ...Learn More

On Friday March 22, 2024, the PEI government announced its decision to initiate paid sick leave beginning October 1, 2024. Last November’s swift legislation passage will soon materialize into a ...Learn More

The 2024 PEI budget facing an $86 million deficit, prioritizes healthcare and housing, and introduces significant income tax cuts in January 2025, benefiting all but the highest earners. These cuts a...Learn More

Prince Edward Island’s Employment Standards Comprehensive Review Panel Report has finally been released. The report is extensive and is a culmination of a two-year, in-depth review. The re...Learn More

As Prince Edward Island adjusts to its new reality of economic, population, and inflationary growth, the provincial government has approved the recent recommendation from the PEI Employment Standards ...Learn More

Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will rise to $15.00 an hour on October 1, 2023, being one of five provinces to increase the total. The increase comes six months earlier than initially scheduled by No...Learn More

In partnership with the federal government, the PEI government has made significant announcements over the summer to help Islanders access the medications they need. Read the press release. In June 20...Learn More

RCC has succeeded in having the Plastic Bag Reduction Act amended to remove the mandatory fee associated with providing a customer with a paper checkout bag. This change is effective immediately and w...Learn More

Following a spring election, the Prince Edward Island government tabled its 2023-24 deficit budget last week. The budget featured increased spending and tax relief for Island residents. The tax relief...Learn More

The Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island won another majority government and increased its seat count with a decisive victory on Monday, April 4, 2023. The result was not a surprise ...Learn More