P.E.I. government announces COVID-19 support and measures

March 2021

Support for workers and self-employed Islanders whose finances have been impacted. Read more

February 2021

No updates.

January 2021

Work and Study Hubs to become available to Islanders in 13 communities across Prince Edward Island. Read more

December 2020

November 2020

October 2020

Temporary increased funding to eight programs to support PEI businesses impacted by COVID-19. Read more

September 2020

New funding for Island businesses to support employees working from home. Read more

August 2020

Beginning September 1, all early learning and child care centres across the Island will begin operating at full capacity. Read more
Public schools across the province will return to full-time in-class learning. Read more

July 2020

No updates.

June 2020

No updates.

May 2020

New initiative connects Islanders with agriculture employment opportunities. Read more
$16.7 million COVID-19 Incentive to Support Essential Workers will temporarily top up wages. Read more
Introduction of the Co-parenting Action Team (CAT), an interdepartmental program that will offer personalized co-parenting supports. Read more
P.E.I. outlines plans for child care. Read more
Expansion to education and child care services. Read more

April 2020

State of emergency declared. Read more
Launch of the COVID-19 Income Support Program, which provides a one-time, taxable payment of $750. Read more
Moratorium on evictions. Read more
Launch of the COVID-19 Special Situations Fund, which provides up to $1,000 to Islanders who have experienced urgent income loss and may not qualify for existing support programs. Read more
Tax relief for Island property owners. Read more
Establishment of a Special Cabinet Committee on Family Violence Prevention to ensure parents, children, and individuals at risk of family violence have the proper resources available. Read more
Enhanced employment and economic opportunities for Island students. Read more
Release of Renew PEI, Together outlines the guiding principles and phased approach to the reopening of businesses, services and public spaces. Read more
P.E.I. outlines plans for the remainder of the 2019–2020 school year. Read more

March 2020

Visitors to all public and private long-term care and community care facilities restricted, among other provincial measures announced. Read more
Initial $25 million Emergency Contingency Fund announced, public health emergency declared. Read more
Funding announced to support the province’s most vulnerable, including those experiencing homelessness, food insecurity and more. Read more
$27 billion in direct support for people and businesses. Read more
Supports for early learning centres, learning opportunities for Island students and financial relief for post-secondary provincial loans. Read more
$1 million Temporary Rental Assistance Benefit to assist Island households that are currently renting and have seen an unexpected loss of income due to COVID-19. Read more

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