January 6, 2012
While poverty is a legitimate issue, dramatic increases to minimum wage are not the solution. CFIB continues to challenge government to increase the basic personal exemption and take low- and fixed-income earners off the tax rolls.
January 5, 2012
PEI small businesses face a variety of challenges that can hinder economic growth. CFIB calls on government to create business-friendly policies and listen to the needs of business operators who create jobs across the province.
March 1, 2011
A new research report reveals that minimum wage hikes tend to hurt the very people they're supposed to help.
December 1, 2010
It’s been over a decade since WCB examined how it classifies businesses into rate groups. A review conducted in 2010 will mean changes to they way your business is classified and could impact the rates you'll pay in 2011.
September 21, 2010
After calling for a freeze of Employment Insurance (EI) rates in 2012, small business owners can breathe a half sigh of collective relief with an announcement by the federal government to lower the expected Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate increase by half.
August 11, 2010
The Prince Edward Island Workers’ Compensation Board released its annual report with the good news that it has weathered the economic downturn well and remains fully funded. This is good news for Island businesses.
June 8, 2010
Government has announced a series of changes to the Employment Standards Act effective October 1, 2010.
