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Social Development and Housing Annual Report 2022-2023
2024-06-12
Annual Report for the Department of Social Development and Housing for the year 2022-2023.
About the Social Programs Appeal Board
2024-06-07
An applicant has the right to an appeal to an independent authority should they not be satisfied with the decisions made with respect to their application for assistance. The role of the Social Programs Appeal Board is to provide an independent hearing for disputed decisions.
The Board functions...
Free tax-help clinics offered to Islanders
2024-03-08
Free tax-help clinics are currently available to Island residents with modest-to-no income and a simple tax situation who need assistance to complete their tax and benefit return.
Super Clinics will also be offered this year, where additional service providers will be on hand to provide...
Statement by Honourable Barb Ramsay on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
2023-12-01
Hon. Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is observed annually on December 3:
“This day is such an important reminder that as a province and nation we have a responsibility to...
Fall workshops for seniors on financial information, seniors benefits
2023-09-21
Workshops focused on important financial information for seniors are being offered across the Island this fall.
These free workshops will inform seniors about scam and fraud prevention, provincial and federal benefits that PEI seniors may be eligible for, and additional supports available to...
Social Development and Seniors Mandate Letter
2023-08-08
Honourable Barb Ramsay
Minister of Social Development and Seniors
2nd Floor Jones
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Dear Minister Ramsay,
I am pleased to have you serve as the Minister of Social Development and Seniors.
On April 3, 2023, we were given a mandate by...
Province celebrates National AccessAbility Week May 29 to June 3
2023-05-26
May 29 to June 3 marks National AccessAbility Week with the theme Including from the Start: From Possibilities to Practice.
National AccessAbility Week is a time to promote across communities and workplaces, and to celebrate the contributions of Islanders living with disability. It is an...
Free income-tax clinics to help Islanders get their taxes done start March 4
2023-02-27
Free tax-help clinics will be available to Island residents with modest-to-no income and a simple tax situation who need assistance to complete their tax and benefit return.
Filing an annual income tax return is the key to accessing qualifying benefits like the Canada child benefit, Canada...
About the AccessAbility Advisory Council
2023-01-04
The purpose of the AccessAbility Advisory Council is to provide input, consultation and advice to the minister on issues affecting individuals with disabilities.
Who serves on the council?
Islanders who serve on the council are appointed from among individuals who apply through Engage PEI.
Who...