Minister of Social Development and Seniors Barb Ramsay issued the following statement: "Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and June 15 – 21 is also Seniors Loneliness Awareness Week. These important issues are closely connected. When we stay in touch, we help older adults...
Islanders living with disabilities, along with their families and caregivers, will see improvements to supports following the review of the AccessAbility Supports (AAS) Program and the Residential Services Program. Government initiated a review of the two programs using input...
The Children’s Summer Food Program is now open for registration for families who may need additional support over the coming months. The program is primarily intended for families currently receiving financial support through social assistance or assured income programs. Families...
Free information and technology sessions aimed at empowering older Islanders to learn more about their technological devices returns for a third year, starting next month. TechNTalk sessions will be offered across the province from June until October. At each TechNTalk session...
Family Violence Prevention Week is May 11-17 and this year’s theme is Supporting Intergenerational Resilience in Our Communities. Organizations and communities across the Island will hold events throughout the week to raise awareness of family violence prevention, encourage...
Technical issues with the social programs toll-free 1-877-569-0546 screening line have been resolved. Media contact: Hillary Proctor Department of Social Development and Seniors hproctor@gov.pe.ca
A funding agreement has been signed to launch a new accessible taxi pilot project in the capital region, supported by a joint investment from the Government of Prince Edward Island, City of Charlottetown, Town of Stratford and Town of Cornwall. A seven-passenger, wheelchair...
The social programs toll-free 1-877-569-0546 screening line is currently experiencing technical issues. The Department of Social Development and Seniors is working with the service provider to resolve the issue as soon as possible. During this time, individuals who need access to...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is donating $600,000 to local organizations working to address food security in PEI, funded by net profits from the sale of American alcohol. In December 2025, government announced that existing inventory of American alcohol would return to...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is making policy changes to the Seniors Independence Initiative application process effective immediately. Beginning today, seniors will no longer be required to submit three months of bank statements when applying for the program. Instead...