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Feedback wanted on proposed changes to Lands Protection Act
2025-04-03
The Province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on proposed changes to the Lands Protection Act.
The Act regulates property rights, including limits on land ownership for individuals and corporations. The proposed amendments will strengthen landownership rules for non-residents...
Statement from Honourable Steven Myers
2025-03-27
Today, Honourable Steven Myers, Minister of Housing, Land and Communities issued the following statement with respect to the City of Charlottetown’s denial of the application that would allow the emergency shelter and outreach services on Park Street to continue to operate:
“The decision made by...
Feedback wanted on future use of Charlottetown Curling Club site
2025-03-24
Residents interested in the future use of the Charlottetown Curling Club property at 241 Euston Street can now provide input through a public survey.
The 0.65-acre property is owned by the Government of Prince Edward Island through the PEI Housing Corporation. Demolition work began on site in...
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island sign an agreement to address homelessness
2025-03-06
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island signed an agreement to support people living without homes, including in encampments, as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI).
Funding will support the implementation of a Community Encampment Response Plan (CERP...
Federal and provincial governments helping build new homes in Cornwall
2025-02-12
Today, the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island announced over $16 million to build 46 new homes in Cornwall.
This investment is part of the federal government's broader commitment through the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) which the Government of Canada has committed $10.34 billion to...
Province implements actions on land
2025-02-12
Today, the Minister of Housing, Land and Communities, Steven Myers announced immediate actions in support of local municipal governments, resident engagement and the protection of land in PEI.
This includes starting community engagement on a province-wide land-use plan for the Island and the...
Summerside Shelter opens this evening
2024-10-31
The 10-bed Summerside Emergency Shelter located at 25 Frank Mellish Drive will open this evening at 5 p.m.
All services are gender inclusive for individuals 18+ experiencing homelessness with options for couples, those with physical mobility issues and individuals in need of housing who have pets...
Brain Story training: Building a shared lens for empathy, insight and action
2024-09-20
Several staff members at the Community Outreach Centre in Charlottetown recently received Brain Story Certification, an in-depth course on brain development and how stress and childhood trauma impact development and health.
The Adventure Group Inc. operates the centre and Roxanne Carter-Thompson...
Rent Support for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence in Prince Edward Island
2024-09-13
The federal and provincial governments announced an enhancement to the Canada Housing Benefit (CHB) that will provide financial support for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence. The two governments are investing nearly $6 million each to help survivors cover housing expenses such as rent, mortgage...
Atlantic Provincial Housing Ministers invite Federal Partnership to address Atlantic Canada’s housing challenges
2024-08-23
Housing challenges are escalating across Atlantic Canada, and advancing solutions to these challenges was the focus of yesterday’s meeting of the region's housing ministers. The Atlantic Provincial Ministers remain eager to collaborate closely with the federal government to fulfill the commitments...