Work & Business
Resources for local job search, resume modification, tax basics, and starting a business in PEI.
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Your First Canadian Paycheque: Taxes, CPP, and EI Explained
Your first Canadian paycheque comes in lower than your offer letter suggested. Here is exactly what CPP, CPP2, and EI take off the top in 2026, before income tax is even applied.
Work Permits Explained: LMIA, Employer-Specific, and Open Work Permits
An LMIA-backed job offer ties you to one employer. An open work permit doesn't. Here is the practical difference, and why 2025's spousal work permit changes matter if you're moving as a couple.
Starting a Business in PEI: Registration and Licensing, Step by Step
Registering a business in PEI runs through one online system, the OCBR, whether you're a sole proprietor or incorporating. Here is the exact sequence, fees, and how long each step takes.
Seasonal Work in PEI: Fishing, Farming, and Tourism Jobs
Farming, fishing, and tourism drive PEI's seasonal labour market, and each runs on a different work-permit stream. Here is how the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program actually works and who it covers.
Renting Commercial Space in Charlottetown and Summerside
Charlottetown's office vacancy rate sits around 5.4% with average asking rents near $25.50/sq ft. Here is where to actually look for commercial space in Charlottetown and Summerside.
The PEI PNP Business Impact Category, Explained for Operators
The PEI PNP Business Impact Category requires $600,000 in verified net worth and a $150,000 investment before you ever touch permanent residency. Here is what the province actually checks, step by step.
Networking and Business Support in PEI: Who Actually Helps
Innovation PEI is the single point of entry for provincial business funding, and LaunchPad PEI replaced the Startup Zone in 2024. Here is who actually helps a new operator, and how to reach them.
Minimum Wage and Employment Standards in PEI: What Changed in 2026
PEI's Employment Standards Act was rewritten in 2026: a shorter work week, faster vacation eligibility, and guaranteed rest between shifts. Here is what changed and what your paycheque should reflect.
Getting Your Foreign Credentials Recognized in PEI
If your profession is regulated in PEI, a foreign degree or licence doesn't automatically transfer. Here is how credential recognition actually works, and who helps you navigate it for free.
Finding a Job in PEI: Where the Openings Actually Are
PEI's job market runs on a handful of core industries and a small number of portals that actually matter. Here is where Islanders and newcomers actually find work, not the generic job-search advice.
Basic Bookkeeping and Taxes for a New PEI Business
PEI charges 15% HST, and your filing frequency depends entirely on your revenue tier. Here is exactly when you must register, how often you file, and who offers free local financing advice.