Prince Edward Island

Each of the four Atlantic Provinces adjusted their minimum wage on Friday, April 1, 2022. Newfoundland & Labrador: Up to $13.20 from $12.75 New Brunswick: Up to $12.75 from $11.75 Prince Edward Island...Learn More

Member Update / Impact On February 24, 2022, the PEI government tabled its 2022-23 budget.  The budget features a number of new investments in youth and health care while also increasing the basi...Learn More

Member Update / Impact Recent announcements have seen the Atlantic Provinces take steps to accelerate multi-step plans to eliminate COVID-19 restrictions.  Border restrictions have been eliminate...Learn More

In response to the region’s continued success in dealing with COVID-19, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador have all taken steps to significantly loosen COVID-19 restrict...Learn More

The PEI government has launched its 25% COVID-19 Wage Rebate to assist businesses that have been closed between January 19-31, 2022. Cinemas are able to apply but retail and quick service restaurants ...Learn More

Due to increases in COVID-19 cases, Prince Edward Island will limit quick serve restaurants (QSRs) to delivery, take-out and drive-thru service as of Wednesday, January 19, 2022.  Retail will rem...Learn More

The COVID-19 related restrictions put in place before Christmas, have been extended until January 17, 2022. These restrictions limit retail and restaurants to 50% capacity.  See CBC news sto...Learn More

Rising COVID-19 case numbers across Atlantic Canada have led governments to announce additional measures to combat the Omicron variant. These measures range from enhanced masking measures and capacity...Learn More

The PEI government has amended its Liquor Control Act to allow general merchandise retailers to sell low percentage alcohol (0.5% ABV). See press release....Learn More

Beginning December 18, 2021, PEI’s COVID-19 restrictions have increased to help mitigate the spread of new COVID cases. Retail is limited to 50% capacity while restaurants are limited to 2 metres di...Learn More