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Input wanted on Poverty Elimination Strategy
2025-02-04
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 thoughts on...
PEI Child Benefit to support Island families starting January 2025
2024-12-19
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 families with...
Semiannual school-age allowance for families in Social Programs available for pick up during Canada Post strike
2024-12-09
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 who are clients of...
Monthly Social Programs payments available for pick up during Canada Post strike
2024-11-25
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.
Clients are asked to...
Input wanted for new Five-year Seniors Action Plan
2024-10-24
The Provincial Government wants to hear from Island residents to help inform the next Five-year Seniors Action Plan.
The action plan will be developed in partnership with the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat. It will focus on addressing the needs of PEI’s aging population, with an emphasis on well-being...
Five Islanders honoured with 2024 Senior Islander of Year Awards
2024-10-07
Five Island seniors were honoured with the Senior Islander of the Year Award for the positive impact they have made to their communities.
These awards recognize the efforts that seniors have made in areas like volunteering, artistic achievement, fundraising, sports, recreation, and business.
The...
Financial workshops for seniors being offered this fall
2024-09-26
Free workshops providing important financial information for seniors are once again being held across the Island this fall.
These workshops will focus on explaining the provincial and federal benefits Island seniors may be eligible for, as well as providing information on additional support...
Caregiver helps loved one stay at home
2024-09-24
The At Home Caregiver Benefit is a new program that helps those who are at high likelihood of admission to long-term care to stay in the comfort of their home while receiving ongoing care from a primary caregiver.
Shortly before Valarie MacRae and Michael Downs moved to Prince Edward Island,...
Islanders invited to join community sessions to provide feedback on AccessAbility Supports and Residential Services Programs
2024-09-17
The provincial government wants to hear from Islanders as it undertakes a review of the AccessAbility Supports (AAS) Program to determine whether it is supporting residents living with disabilities to access the supports they need to reach their full potential.
The Residential Services Program is...
Child, Youth and Family Services Act proclaimed
2024-09-09
The Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) that was passed in the fall 2023 sitting of the Legislative Assembly has been proclaimed and is now in effect.
The CYFSA replaces the Child Protection Act and makes key enhancements to the fundamental rights of children in Prince Edward Island and...