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LETTERS: UPEI students struggle to find stable work, accommodations

Seasonal economy unstable for all

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As a student at the University of Prince Edward Island thinking about life after graduation, I often see incentives offered to graduates who choose to stay and work on the Island. For example, P.E.I. incentivizes international graduates who stay through the Study and Stay P.E.I. program. Incentives are offered in an attempt to combat our labour shortage issues. These initiatives aim to address ongoing labour shortages, while highlighting a bigger issue: the instability faced by many seasonal workers here on the Island.

Tourism, agriculture and fisheries — some of P.E.I.’s largest industries — all rely on seasonal workers. These jobs are plentiful and essential to our economy during the summer months. However, many seasonal workers face reduced hours or unemployment when the season ends. This cycle makes it difficult for Islanders to maintain stable incomes or plan for their futures.

This is not only an issue pertaining to employees; it affects businesses as well. Employers struggle to find labour each season, then have to........

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