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Province announces supports for landlords

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-announces-supports-for-landlords
2023-01-03
The Government of PEI is creating three new programs to support landlords during the 2023 rental freeze.  The Province is launching a Rental Unit Property Tax Subsidy to provide relief of provincial property taxes payable in 2023 which would decrease landlord property tax costs. This will allow...
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Governments of Canada and PEI make investments in housing in Summerside

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/governments-of-canada-and-pei-make-investments-in-housing-in-summerside
2022-12-19
Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, alongside Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, announced details of federal investments of more than $17.8 million to create housing in Summerside. The federal representatives were joined by the...
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Park Street Emergency Shelter opens today

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/park-street-emergency-shelter-opens-today
2022-12-09
A new low barrier 50 bed shelter will open its doors tonight at 68 and 72 Park Street in Charlottetown.  The first 25 beds at Park Street Emergency Shelter will open this evening, December 9, at 8 p.m. providing overnight shelter to people experiencing homelessness.  The next 25 beds will open on...

PEI Home Heating program increases funding and is available year-round

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/pei-home-heating-program-increases-funding-and-is-available-year-round
2022-11-30
The Province, in partnership with the Salvation Army, is offering financial support to Islanders who need help paying for their home heating costs.  The PEI Home Heating program is open for applications to eligible Islanders and will now operate on a year-round basis. Starting on December 1, the...

Province invests 50 million into Housing Development Challenge pilot program

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-invests-50-million-into-housing-development-challenge-pilot-program
2022-11-30
The Province is launching a new pilot program with that offers 2% financing along with property tax rebates for the construction of new rental housing.  The Housing Development Challenge Pilot Program will support private developers, non-profits, and community-based service organizations in...

Government invests in social and transitional housing for Islanders

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/government-invests-in-social-and-transitional-housing-for-islanders
2022-11-30
Additional social housing and transitional housing units will create more options for seniors and individuals in PEI.     The Province is investing in a 39-unit modular seniors complex on Lefurgy Avenue in Summerside to support seniors on the social housing registry. This will be in addition to the...
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Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island inaugurates 33 new affordable units in PEI

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/governments-of-canada-and-prince-edward-island-inaugurates-33-new-affordable-units-in-pei
2022-11-10
Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, along with Matthew MacKay, Minister of Social Development and Housing for PEI celebrated the opening of two affordable housing projects on Prince...

Government invests $7 million into rate increases for social programs and social housing rental rates

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/government-invests-7-million-into-rate-increases-for-social-programs-and-social-housing-rental
2022-11-03
Government is making the largest investment in the province’s history into social program benefits to positively impact Island households receiving assistance in several different ways. These changes will come into effect on December 1, 2022. Island households receiving provincial social assistance...
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Seniors recognized for outstanding contributions to Island communities

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/seniors-recognized-for-outstanding-contributions-to-island-communities
2022-10-21
Six Island Seniors have been awarded the Senior Islander of the Year for 2022. The Senior Islanders of the Year Awards celebrate the work of Island seniors in areas like volunteering, artistic achievement, leadership, mentorship, fundraising, community participation and career achievement.  "...

Seniors’ Grocery Vouchers dated October 6 experiencing issues

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/seniors-grocery-vouchers-dated-october-6-experiencing-issues
2022-10-15
Seniors who received grocery vouchers dated October 6, 2022 through the Senior Grocery Voucher Program, may experience issues with their voucher due to a processing error. This only applies to vouchers printed on October 6, 2022.  Any person who received an electronic grocery voucher by email will...
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