Construction has started on the new Tremploy Skills Development Centre to provide vocational training and support services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Today Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc...
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...
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...
As part of its mandate, the Department of Social Development and Seniors, in collaboration with the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat, provides the Seniors’ Secretariat grant funding program to ensure that eligible organizations have opportunities to apply for funding for projects that...
The United Way of PEI and the provincial government are recognizing February 11 as 211 Day, to increase awareness about how the 211 service can support Islanders. 211 is a free, confidential helpline that is available 24/7, every day of the year (including holidays) in 150+...
Islanders are invited to provide input on updates to the Residential Tenancy Act, which will provide more protections for Island landlords and tenants. Key changes in the Act include when to grant greater than allowable annual rental increases, new eviction timelines, a right of...
Today is 211 Day recognizing the free, confidential assistance available to people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. The 211 system provides a single point of entry for Islanders to access supports and services in their communities. When someone dials 2-1-1...
Supporting Island families - Island seniors will get financial help from the provincial government to enjoy a better quality of life in their own homes. A new Seniors Independence Program will provide for practical services such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, general...
A guide for becoming an Age-Friendly community in PEI.