PEI Poverty Reduction Discussion Paper
This document provides background and explains how the PEI Poverty Reduction Action Plan will be developed.
This document provides background and explains how the PEI Poverty Reduction Action Plan will be developed.
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...
Hundreds of Islanders with a variety of mobility challenges and disabilities will continue to get where they need to go thanks in part to provincial support for Pat and the Elephant. Celebrating its 50 th anniversary in 2025, Pat and the Elephant provides transportation services...
Island youth who’ve struggled with addiction, mental well-being, and other challenges will benefit from provincial support for recovery services offered by the Reach Foundation. Founded in 2013, Reach – an acronym for recovery, employment, assistance, courage, and hope – provides...
Six Island Seniors have been awarded the Senior Islander of the Year for 2022. The Senior Islanders of the Year Awards celebrate the work of Island seniors in areas like volunteering, artistic achievement, leadership, mentorship, fundraising, community participation and career...
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...
Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15: “This Sunday, on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, please take some time to reflect on the issue of abuse of older...
The Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) that was passed in the fall 2023 sitting of the Legislative Assembly has been proclaimed and is now in effect. The CYFSA replaces the Child Protection Act and makes key enhancements to the fundamental rights of children in Prince...
A longstanding program in Summerside is making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people in need thanks to continued support from the provincial government. Project Backpack helps support youth and their families by providing weekly backpack deliveries to their...
The final report of the Child Protection Act Review Advisory Committee