Islanders are invited to share their experiences, priorities, and ideas to help guide how land is used, protected, and developed across Prince Edward Island. Starting September 8, the government of PEI will launch public engagement on land use. Islanders are encouraged to join...
The provincial government has partnered with three non-profit and co-operative housing organizations to increase affordable housing options for Islanders, acquiring 116 units since the partnership launched last year. Through the Community Housing Expansion Pilot, the province is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The federal government has transferred $9 million to Prince Edward Island under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities. This is...