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Poverty Elimination Strategy Act Annual Report 2024-25
The Poverty Elimination Strategy Act became law in May 2021.
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Poverty Elimination Annual Report 2022-2023
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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Poverty Elimination Annual Report 2021-2022
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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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...
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Seniors capturing memories and staying connected
Margaret Howard’s first husband Robert died in a motorcycle accident in 1982 before any of her six children were married. Today, she has 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild who never knew their grandfather. As a member of the Rustico Bay Seniors Club, Howard is hoping to...
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Social Assistance Handbook
Social Assistance Handbook for the Social Assistance Program.
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Poverty Reduction Action Plan for Prince Edward Island
Belonging and Thriving: A Poverty Reduction Action Plan for Prince Edward Island (2019-2024)
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Island voices sought for poverty reduction council
The province’s poverty reduction council wants to add more community members to ensure poverty reduction measures address the diverse needs of Islanders. Islanders with lived experience and those who work day-to-day with Islanders experiencing poverty are encouraged to apply...
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PEI Poverty Reduction Discussion Paper
This document provides background and explains how the PEI Poverty Reduction Action Plan will be developed.
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Social Development and Housing Annual Report 2021-2022
Annual Report for the Department of Social Development and Housing for the year 2021-2022.