The provincial government wants to hear from Island residents to help shape the next Poverty Elimination Strategy for the province. In collaboration with the Poverty Elimination Council, an updated Strategy is being developed with input from Islanders who are asked to share their...
The AccessAbility Supports and Residential Services Programs are being reviewed to determine whether they are helping Islanders living with disabilities access the support they need to reach their full potential.
Beginning in January 2025, eligible Island families will receive up to $360 per child annually through the PEI Child Benefit (PEICB) to help with the costs of raising children. “This benefit represents an annual investment of nearly $5 million into PEI children. It will provide...
Anyone who is currently receiving Social Assistance or AccessAbility Supports, or who has newly applied for Social Assistance or AccessAbility Supports and recently had a decision to reduce, suspend, or cancel financial assistance, can request an appeal using this form.
Anyone who is currently receiving Social Assistance or AccessAbility Supports, or who has newly applied for Social Assistance or AccessAbility Supports and recently had a decision to reduce, suspend, or cancel financial assistance, can request an appeal. Who can I ask for...
The PEI Child Benefit (PEICB) is provided to low- to medium-income families to help offset the costs of raising children. This non-taxable benefit is provided by the Government of PEI and will be in addition to the federal Canada Child Benefit. The PEICB will be administered by...
Islanders who are clients of Social Programs and receive the semiannual school-age allowance payment by mail can take steps to avoid service interruptions due to the Canada Post strike. This allowance is paid in August and December to eligible families with school-age children...
Islanders who receive a monthly Social Programs payment by mail (including Social Assistance, AccessAbility Supports, Child Care Subsidy, At Home Caregiver Benefit and Seniors Independence Initiative) can take steps to avoid service interruptions due to the Canada Post strike...
If you have any questions, or would like to book an appointment with the Seniors Navigator (East), please call 902-213-5820 or 1-866-770-0588, or email seniors@gov.pe.ca For a PDF version of the table below, please click here. 2025 Community Outreach Schedule for Seniors...
If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment with the Seniors Navigator (West), please call 902-303-0450 or 1-800-370-5986, or email seniors@gov.pe.ca For a PDF version of the table below, please click here. 2025 Community Outreach Schedule for Seniors Navigator...