Grant
Provincial
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PEI Labour Rebate (PLR)
Innovation PEI
Maximum Funding
Up to 25% rebate on eligible salaries and wages for incremental...
Ongoing
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
25%
PEI Labour Rebate (PLR) provides Up to 25% rebate on eligible salaries and wages for incremental full-time positions. Non-repayable salary rebate of up to 25% of eligible wages for incremental full-time positions created by PEI export-oriented businesses in strategic sectors. The program covers up to 25% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
Non-repayable salary rebate of up to 25% of eligible wages for incremental full-time positions created by PEI export-oriented businesses in strategic sectors. Positions must pay at least $35,000 annually, work a minimum of 1,850 hours per year, and be filled by PEI residents. Supports workforce scaling for bioscience, ICT, advanced manufacturing, and other export-driven industries.
Eligibility Requirements
- Located and actively operating in Prince Edward Island
- Registered to conduct business in PEI
- Manufactures, processes, or develops goods or services primarily for export
- Operates in a strategic sector: bioscience, aerospace and defence, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, ICT, creative industries, or first-of-its-kind exportable goods/services
- Positions must be incremental (new, full-time, not replacing existing positions)
- Positions must work a minimum of 1,850 hours per year and pay at least $35,000 gross annually
- Positions must be filled by PEI residents
- Business owners, partners, and their immediate family members are ineligible for the rebate
- Positions receiving labour funding from other government sources are ineligible
- Not in default with the PEI Central Default Registry or with Innovation PEI reporting obligations
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Quick Assessment
Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Not rated
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to 25% rebate on eligible salaries and wages for incremental full-time positions
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 25% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing
Program Scorecard
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Deadline
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Varies
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Insider TipThe rebate covers up to one year of eligible labour expenses per project regardless of how long the project runs — payments can be spread over up to 10 years.
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Rejection Pitfalls 8
- Positions not incremental (replacing existing staff rather than net-new headcount)
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Application Steps
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Consult an Innovation PEI Business Development Officer Contact Innovation PEI before posting the job or making hiring commitments. A Business Development Officer will confirm eligibility, explain the application process, and advise on documenting the positions.
Required Documents 8
✓ Business Development Application Form (submitted online or through Innovation PEI)
✓ Business history and description of operations
Eligible Expenses 2
Ineligible Expenses 5
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEI Labour Rebate (PLR) | Up to 25% rebate on eligible... | Moderate | Reimbursement | Ongoing |
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| PEI Rental Incentive Assistance | Up to $6.00 | Moderate | Reimbursement | Ongoing |
| Strategic Response Fund (formerly Str... | Minimum $10 million contribution | Hard | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Ongoing — continuous... |
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Can the business owner's salary be covered by the rebate?
No — business owners, partners, and their immediate family members are explicitly ineligible. The rebate applies only to arm's-length employees.
What is the minimum salary for an eligible position?
$35,000 gross per year, working a minimum of 1,850 hours annually. Part-time or lower-wage positions do not qualify.
Can I claim this for a position also funded through Canada Job Grant?
No — positions receiving labour funding from other government sources are ineligible for PLR. The rebate is intended for fully private-sector-funded salaries.
Is there a cap on the number of positions I can include?
No published cap per application. The program covers one year of eligible salary expenses per project, with payments spread over up to 10 years. Contact Innovation PEI for multi-position applications.
Does the employee need to already be a PEI resident?
Yes — positions must be filled by PEI residents. Relocating an out-of-province hire to PEI may qualify once they establish residency, but confirm with Innovation PEI.
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