October 1, 2008 * Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour [to Jan 2010]Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase from $7.75 per hour to $8.00 per hour effective October 1, 2008. This increase was announced as part of the Government’s two-stage wage increase strategy in April 2008. The two-stage approach increased wages from $7.50 to $7.75 on May 1 and then from $7.75 to $8.00 effective October 1. The approach was aimed to provide the business community more time to integrate the salary adjustments into their operational plans. The Employment Standards Board meets at least once a year to review the Minimum Wage Order and make recommendations to government. The Board is made up of representatives of employers and employees, with a neutral chairperson. For further information on minimum wage increases, please contact the Industrial Relations Division of the Department of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour at 368-5550 or 1-800-333-4362.Media Contact: Autumn Tremere