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Poverty Reduction Action Plan
2023-09-11
Poverty is a complex social issue and has significant impacts on the social determinants of health. According to the 2016 census, over 23,000 (one in six) Islanders were below the Low Income Measure in 2015, while the same was true for one in seven Canadians (4.8 million people).
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PEI Senior Islanders of the Year Nomination Form
2023-07-17
Nomination form for the PEI Senior Islanders of the Year. This award is presented to older adults who have made significant contributions to Island life as a volunteer, artist or musician, community organizer, business person, teacher, sports player or coach or for other activities.
Islanders invited to give feedback on Hillsborough Park Concept Plan
2022-08-02
Islanders are asked to give feedback on future plans for Hillsborough Park.
The Department of Social Development and Housing on behalf of the PEI Housing Corporation is planning for the future development of its 85 Acre Hillsborough Park property in Charlottetown.
Residents are invited to...
Poverty Elimination Strategy Act Baseline Report
2022-06-23
The Prince Edward Island Poverty Elimination Strategy Act was enacted in May 2021. This report lists indicators set out by the Act to be reported on and baseline data related to those indicators. It also notes achievements of the Poverty Reduction Action Plan to the end of March 2021, while...
New support for NGOs and community organizations
2022-06-10
NGOs and community organizations can apply to receive up to $10,000, per organization, to assist with the rising cost of living for organizations and clients.
Non-profit and community organizations can apply to receive a grant of up to $5,000 to support their clients with the rising cost of...
Islanders asked to give input on draft Residential Tenancy Act changes
2021-12-23
Islanders are invited to provide input on updates to the Residential Tenancy Act, which will provide more protections for Island landlords and tenants.
Key changes in the Act include when to grant greater than allowable annual rental increases, new eviction timelines, a right of first refusal for...
Seniors Housing Application
2019-03-15
This is a brochure and application form for the Seniors Housing Program.
Poverty Reduction Action Plan for Prince Edward Island
2018-11-02
Belonging and Thriving: A Poverty Reduction Action Plan for Prince Edward Island (2019-2024)
PEI Poverty Reduction Discussion Paper
2018-04-24
This document provides background and explains how the PEI Poverty Reduction Action Plan will be developed.