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Improved social assistance will empower Islanders
2018-06-07
Major enhancements to the provincial government’s social assistance program will help Islanders overcome barriers and become more self reliant.
The significant improvements (details at www.princeedwardisland.ca/SA-renewal) include:
allowing Islanders to have more savings – and earn more income...
Islanders’ input sought on poverty reduction action plan
2018-04-24
Supporting Island families -
Islanders’ experiences and thoughts about poverty are needed to help develop a collaborative, province-wide poverty reduction plan.
From now through June, the provincial government and the poverty reduction advisory council will gather public input about poverty on...
Government partners with community organizations to benefit Islanders
2018-04-03
The provincial government is increasing its supports for community organizations that provide important programs and services to Islanders who need them the most.
Finance Minister Heath MacDonald and Family and Human Resources Minister Tina Mundy made the announcement today at Queens County...
Province provides help to seniors living at home
2018-03-29
Supporting Island families -
Government continues to accept applications for the Seniors Independence Initiative and reminds Island Seniors that help is available to make it easier for them to remain in their own homes and communities.
The Seniors Independence Initiative provides financial...
Should the province’s adoption records be open?
2018-02-22
Supporting Island families
The provincial government wants feedback from Islanders on whether or not Prince Edward Island’s adoption records should be open.
Islanders can provide input until March 31 by attending a public meeting, sending written submissions, or requesting a private meeting...
Province is committed to supporting grandparents and caregivers
2018-02-07
Supporting Island families -
Our government is committed to the well-being of children. Unfortunately some children are unable to be cared for by their parents. In those situations, we want to make sure that grandparents and other care givers receive the help they need to care for these children...
Twelve members appointed to poverty-reduction advisory council
2018-02-02
Supporting Island Families
The twelve members appointed to the Poverty Reduction Advisory Council bring a variety of experience and knowledge that will help to reduce the impact of poverty in the province.
“We have a strong group of diverse individuals and I'm really looking forward to...