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Seniors Independence Initiative Policies
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Social Development and Seniors Annual Report 2023-24
Annual Report for the Department of Social Development and Seniors for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
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Financial workshops to benefit older Islanders
PEI residents aged 55 and older are invited to attend a series of free workshops designed to help them better understand the federal and provincial benefits they may be eligible for. Nine Seniors’ Financial Workshops will be held in communities across PEI throughout September and...
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Mailed cheques resume for social programs
The mailing of monthly social programs cheques, interrupted by the Canada Post strike, has resumed and cheques are now being sent out on schedule. Effective immediately, cheques for the following programs will be mailed directly to clients: Social Assistance AccessAbility...
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Statement from Honourable Barb Ramsay on National AccessAbility Week
Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement recognizing National AccessAbility Week. “National AccessAbility Week is an opportunity to celebrate Islanders with disabilities and raise awareness of the critical need for...
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Poverty Elimination Annual Report 2023-24
The Poverty Elimination Strategy Act became law in May 2021. It is a requirement of the Act that the Government of Prince Edward Island provide an annual report on progress made toward targets to eliminate poverty, food insecurity, and chronic homelessness.
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Older Islanders get tech savvy with help from “TechNTalk”
A series of free information sessions aimed at empowering older Islanders to learn more about their technological devices is returning for its second year, starting next week. TechNTalk sessions will be offered in communities across PEI in July and August. At each TechNTalk...
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Be Aware, Get Your Share
Federal and Provincial Benefits for Residents Are you living on a low or modest income or getting social assistance? Are you aware that if you file your taxes each year you can get your share from government programs? Families with children Filing your income tax return is the...