Careers, Jobs and Education Resources for: Prince Edward Island Canada
Fast Facts: Located off the eastern coast of Canada in the Atlantic Ocean region, Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in terms of both size and population. The capital and largest city Charlottetown.
Prince Edward Island Careers: The population of Prince Edward Island was estimated at 134,205 in a 2006 Canada Census of Population. The province maintains a 15.5% sales tax, one of the highest in Canada. A majority of jobs in Prince Edward Island revolve around the prominent tourism industry.
Prince Edward Island Economy: The economy of Prince Edward Island is based upon seasonal industries such as agriculture, fishing and tourism. In modern times, potatoes have replaced mixed farming as the province’s leading cash crop. In an effort to “go-green,” the sale of beverages in non-reusable containers has been banned on Prince Edward Island.
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