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Climate comfort centres play an essential role during extreme weather events, offering residents a place to shelter, check in with family and friends, charge devices, use the Internet and take care of business matters. By providing a space where people can feel safe, supported and connected during times of upheaval and uncertainty, climate comfort centres […]

This morning, members of the All-Party Anti-Poverty Caucus considered how viewing housing as a human right and taking a ‘housing first’ approach has virtually eliminated homelessness in Finland. Literally on the doorstep of the National Housing Conference, the Caucus was hearing about effective strategies for tackling homelessness, affordable housing and poverty. MPs, Senators and community […]

Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown will be revitalized following a combined investment of more than $47 million from the federal and provincial governments.  Announced by Minister Lawrence MacAulay; MP Sean Casey; MP Heath MacDonald; MP Bobby Morrissey; Premier Dennis King; Minister Ernie Hudson; and Chief Executive Officer Steve Bellamy, this project is expected to reduce the facility’s energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. […]

With federal funding and federal leadership, we are changing how cities let housing get built in their municipalities. With a greater focus on higher density housing, student housing, homes near transit and affordable housing, we are going to get more homes built for Canadians at prices they can afford. Today, the Government of Canada and […]

Tremploy recently opened a 24,000-square-foot facility at 23 Regis Duffy Drive in Charlottetown. Tremploy is a PEI-based non-profit that provides adults who have an intellectual disability with vocational training, life skills training, life enrichment and support programming. They also offer one-to-one service and employment opportunities. Their work empowers and inspires clients while making a tangible […]

Canadians want and deserve a health care system that provides timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed. That is why the Government of Canada is investing over $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $25 billion for tailored bilateral agreements with provinces and territories, to support the Working Together to Improve […]

Brace yourselves for winter fun as Jack Frost presented by Island Coastal Winterfest returns to Charlottetown in 2024, promising not just one but two weekends of frosty fun. Embrace the magic of winter during the Family Day Long Weekend, from February 16-19, 2024, and extend the excitement with a bonus weekend from February 23-25, 2024. […]

Today, the federal government announced over $19 million to build 70 purpose-built rental homes in Charlottetown. The funding will come as fully repayable low-interest loans through the Rental Construction Financing Initiative (RCFi). The announcement was made by Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. Located at 54 Sherwood Road, this […]

Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, announced an investment of an additional $46 million for the final two phases of the Province House conservation project. The funding for this initiative was announced on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada. As part of the announcement, stakeholders, […]

Communities across Canada are prioritizing cleaner, more reliable energy sources in the global race to fight climate change and seize the economic opportunities of a low-carbon future. The Government of Canada is working to deploy smart renewable energy projects and enable grid modernization technologies to support Canada’s clean energy transition, keep our air cleaner and build resilient, healthy communities for everyone […]