P.E.I. boosts aid programs for Islanders struggling with pandemic, high gas prices
Prince Edward Island is launching monetary packages to assist Islanders struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic and excessive gasoline costs.
The federal government stated right this moment it’s going to distribute $150 cheques this month to each grownup and dependant receiving social help or assured earnings.
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It says the funding will complete greater than $1 million and is a part of the $20-million help envelope introduced earlier within the week.
The province says that government-funded and non-profit neighborhood organizations will obtain a complete of $500,000 to cowl transportation prices and direct funding for shoppers.
The price of an April bus go for adults might be $20 as an alternative of $58.50, whereas college students can pay $10 as an alternative of $40.50.
Social Improvement Minister Brad Trivers says the province hopes to ease the monetary burdens Islanders have confronted during the last two years.
“We’ve got seen the price of meals, gasoline and residential heating rise together with the impacts of COVID-19 ? We hope to ease the monetary burdens for seniors, households and people who want it most,” he stated in an announcement.
Meals banks in P.E.I. will obtain $250,000 and post-secondary pupil unions will get $50,000 to help college students in want with meals and gasoline playing cards.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed March 10, 2022.
