Chamber News
Chamber releases Workforce Programs document; Shares Federal and provinical funding available for hiring and training employees
Today, the Chamber is releasing a Workforce Programs document we’ve created to remind and inform our members of all the different types of federal and provincial funding available when it comes to hiring and training workers. We want to provide our members with an...
Chamber Submits Recommendations to the Employment Standards Board’s Annual Minimum Wage Rate Review
On June 30, the Chamber submitted its recommendations to the provincial Employment Standards Board’s Annual Minimum Wage Rate Review on behalf of our members. Recommendations to the Employment Standard Board included that the provincial government: Define its desired...
Chamber focus group outlines actions to strengthening workforce
Charlottetown, PE (June 23, 2022) – The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce has released results today from its Workforce Focus Groups, outlining eight opportunities for action to help build a stronger workforce in the province. These results will help the...
Chamber speaks on Employment Insurance to the Canadian Senate Standing Committee of Agriculture and Forestry
On June 16, President Bill DeBlois and CEO Robert Godfrey appeared before the Canadian Senate Standing Committee of Agriculture and Forestry to speak to Bill S-236 which deals with Employment Insurance reform in reconstituting PEI as one EI zone. During the remarks,...
Member and Partner News
Workers Compensation Board of PEI requests feedback on proposed amendments to Workers Compensation Act
The Workers Compensation Board of PEI is asking for feedback on proposed amendments to the Workers Compensation Act and General Regulations. These proposed amendments will: • Enhance the current benefit rate for WCB claimants. • Increase the current Consumer Price...
Special Olympics PEI celebrates resiliency at recent Enriching Lives Gala
Special Olympics PEI recently celebrated resiliency at the Enriching Lives Gala. Over 500 supporters of Special Olympics PEI gathered at the Delta Prince Edward by Marriott for the 2022 Enriching Lives Gala. Highlights of the Gala included celebrity guests, a robust...
Keep Moving Physiotherapy Inc, Caley McDonald RMT, PEI Pelvic and Breast Health Inc move to new location
Keep Moving Physiotherapy Inc, Caley McDonald RMT, and PEI Pelvic and Breast Health Inc are now part of Cornwall Wellness Centre. This new Centre will allow easy access to healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists, massage therapists, counsellors, speech...
CPA Prince Edward Island presents member awards at recent Convocation and Awards Ceremony
CPA Prince Edward Island presented two member awards at their recent Convocation and Awards Ceremony. An Early Achievement Award, for a member who has distinguished themselves early in their career, was presented to Travis Bertram, CPA, CA, Corporate Controller of...
