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Government invests $7 million into rate increases for social programs and social housing rental rates
Government is making the largest investment in the province’s history into social program benefits to positively impact Island households receiving assistance in several different ways. These changes will come into effect on December 1, 2022. Island households receiving...
Q and A with the Island's new Seniors Navigator – Melanie Melanson
How would you explain the role of Seniors Navigator to Islanders? I like to think of the Seniors Navigator role as a “one-stop shop” to assist seniors. I help seniors navigate programs, supports and services through municipal, provincial and federal government departments...
Expanding support for education and early years
The province is expanding child care support as COVID-19 public health measures tighten in Prince Edward Island. “As we move through this next stage of the pandemic, we recognize that some families are choosing to keep their children home from early years centers to help decrease...
Mpox and Monkeypox (orthopoxvirus simian) virus
Mpox is a zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus. The virus can be transmitted from animals to humans and between humans. Animal-to-human transmission may occur by bite or scratch, or through the preparation of bush meat. Mpox is transmitted by symptomatic individuals...
Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training to promote skills development and career planning in school, universities and community colleges
Students in schools, universities, community colleges, and families in Atlantic Canada will now have access to more resources to promote skills development and how these skills can be used to facilitate a successful transition into the job market. These resources can be found in...
Government provides update on operations and launches relief programs
During a media briefing on Tuesday, September 27th government provided an update on operations and relief programs as the province continues to recover from Hurricane Fiona. Transportation and Infrastructure Provincial crews continue to clear roads, and work alongside Maritime...
External Panel appointed to examine the performance of long-term care during COVID-19 on Prince Edward Island
An external panel of experts and community leaders will undertake a study of the performance of Prince Edward Island’s public and private long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our long-term care sector showed great effort and resilience in responding to COVID-19...
Province will open another 25 social housing units
New housing opportunities for low-income Islanders will open in Charlottetown and Summerside. Through the Affordable Housing Development Program, the Province of Prince Edward Island has partnered with three developers to create 25 social housing units – nine in Charlottetown and...
Caring Dads program aims to break abuse cycle
A new program being offered by the Department of Social Development and Housing aims to help male caregivers break the cycle of gender-based violence in their families. Caring Dads is an intervention program for self-identifying men who have abused, neglected, or exposed their...