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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...
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...
Statement by Hon. Matthew MacKay in reaction to IRAC rental increase decision
2022-09-21
Hon. Matthew MacKay, Minister of Social Development and Housing issued the following statement after IRAC released their decision on rental increases for 2023:
“Now is not the time to introduce record high rental increases in this province. Full stop.
After learning about the decision by IRAC...
Tremploy Starts Construction on New Facility and Launches Capital Fundraising Campaign
2022-07-06
Construction has started on the new Tremploy Skills Development Centre to provide vocational training and support services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Today Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of...
Celebrating 211 Day
2022-02-11
Today is 211 Day recognizing the free, confidential assistance available to people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
The 211 system provides a single point of entry for Islanders to access supports and services in their communities. When someone dials 2-1-1, they reach a 211...
Community Outreach Centre moves to new location
2021-06-10
The Community Outreach Centre will move to its new home at 241 Euston Street in Charlottetown tomorrow.
The centre will continue to be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and offer support to people seeking financial assistance, counselling, employment, food and housing. Islanders can...
More support for food security and shelter programs for Islanders
2021-04-29
Boys and Girls Club in the province will receive more funding to support community programming that improves food security and shelter for people in need of this help.
The provincial government is providing $100,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Summerside, in partnership with the LifeHouse Group...