Supporting Island families - Government continues to accept applications for the Seniors Independence Initiative and reminds Island S eniors that help is available to make it easier for them to remain in their own homes and communities. The Seniors Independence Initiative...
Government and community organizations will receive a funding boost to support Islanders most in need of financial help as part of the $20 million dollar support package announced earlier this week. Islanders receiving benefits through social assistance or assured income will...
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and the Honourable Tina Mundy, PEI Minister of Family and Human Services, Minister Responsible for Seniors, today announced measures to give Canadians greater access to more affordable housing...
Supporting Island families - Islanders’ experiences and thoughts about poverty are needed to help develop a collaborative, province-wide poverty reduction plan. From now through June, the provincial government and the poverty reduction advisory council will gather public input...
Home Together - Affordable Housing for PEI Today the province announced support for the Canadian Mental Health Association, PEI Division (CMHA PEI) to acquire a 30 unit residential apartment building in Charlottetown and maintain the units at an affordable level. Island...
Government is making significant investments in new housing initiatives to ensure all Islanders have access to safe, accessible and affordable housing. “The housing landscape is rapidly changing and we are continuously looking at ways we can find solutions to the challenges,”...
Supporting Island families - Meeting the housing needs of all Islanders – now and into the future – is the goal of the provincial government’s new housing action plan. Developed with a team of housing experts, a housing supply task force, and extensive engagement with Islanders...
Road and work crews across the Island are making more community level progress with power restoration. PEI EMO continues to coordinate on the ground supports through the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Canadian Armed Forces, Team Rubicon and Samaritan’s Purse...
Major enhancements to the provincial government’s social assistance program will help Islanders overcome barriers and become more self reliant. The significant improvements (details at www.princeedwardisland.ca/SA-renewal) include: allowing Islanders to have more savings – and...
Community and individual power restoration efforts continue with the support of work crews across the Island. PEI Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) continues to lead coordination efforts of provincial resources to help Maritime Electric make more headway for the remaining...