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Social Assistance Program
Social Assistance will help you pay for basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) when you do not have enough money. Depending on your financial need, you may also receive payment for childcare, medicine, and other living essentials. If you are a PEI resident age 18 years or older...
Social Programs Appeal Application
Anyone who is currently receiving Social Assistance or AccessAbility Supports, or who has newly applied for Social Assistance or AccessAbility Supports and recently had a decision to reduce, suspend, or cancel financial assistance, can request an appeal using this form.
Social Programs: Requesting an appeal
Anyone who is currently receiving Social Assistance or AccessAbility Supports, or who has newly applied for Social Assistance or AccessAbility Supports and recently had a decision to reduce, suspend, or cancel financial assistance, can request an appeal. Who can I ask for...
Government invests additional $2.7 million to increase social programs rates
Increases to social programs rates will come into effect on March 1, 2024 to expand support and resources to Island households receiving assistance. Islanders receiving Social Assistance or Assured Income benefits will see a five per cent increase to their basic unit rate (BUR)...
Social Development and Housing Annual Report 2020-2021
Annual Report for the Department of Social Development and Housing for the year 2020-2021.
Social Development and Housing Annual Report 2021-2022
Annual Report for the Department of Social Development and Housing for the year 2021-2022.
Social Development and Housing Annual Report 2022-2023
Annual Report for the Department of Social Development and Housing for the year 2022-2023.
Shelter Rates - Rents and Mortgages
Shelter Rates - Rents and Mortgages policy for Social Assistance and AccessAbility Supports