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December 17, 2020
Join the 2021 Egmont Youth Council!
I am happy to announce that I will be launching my first ever Constituency Youth Council (CYC). The CYC program is important to me because it allows youth to bring a new perspective on policy and issues affecting our communities. I know that the CYC in Egmont will work hard to be the youth voice […]
September 26, 2020
$166,992 in New Horizons for Seniors Program funding in Egmont
In Egmont this year, 14 organizations received a grand total of $166,992 in New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) funding to support the health and…
September 16, 2020
$5,021,000 for Seniors in Egmont
In Egmont, over 8,300 seniors received a one-time, tax-free special payment from the Government of Canada that totalled $5,021,000. This included over 4,650 seniors who received the $300 one-time OAS top-up payment, 3,660 seniors who received the one-time OAS/GIS top-up payment of $500, and 4,410 seniors who received the GST credit payment. Since […]
August 27, 2020
$10.39M from the Safe Return to Class Fund for Prince Edward Island Schools
The health and safety of Canada’s children is of utmost importance for our Government. That’s why we’ve taken the unprecedented step of providing an additional $2 billion to the provinces and territories to help get kids back to school safely, of which PEI will be able to access $10.39M. The Safe Return to Class Fund […]
August 24, 2020
Government of Canada announces Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program now open for applications
Fish and seafood harvesters in Egmont help to drive the economy in this community. Canadians across the country have faced hardship due to COVID-19, and our fisheries have faced unique challenges that require direct solutions. In May, the Government of Canada announced $469.4 million in funding to establish the new Fish Harvester Benefit and […]
August 20, 2020
Changes to Employment Insurance
The Government of Canada recognizes that the pandemic has prevented many Canadians from accumulating the number of insurable hours that is normally required, and is taking action to address this. To help individuals qualify with a minimum of 120 hours of work, EI claimants will receive a one-time insurable hours credit of: 300 insurable hours […]