Prince Edward Island is the most recent province to announce its commitment to creating a poverty reduction strategy for the province.
On November 12, 2010 in its Speech from the Throne, the Government of Prince Edward Island announced its intent to address poverty, stating that "My government recognizes the need to put priority on addressing the needs of those Islanders facing the greatest challenges” and that "Early in the new year, my government will release a Poverty Reduction discussion paper that will begin the process, in consultation with Islanders, of examining further options to improve the well-being of Islanders who are vulnerable and in need. "
The Plan
Still in development
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Prince Edward Island is doing its part to address poverty but the provinces and territories need federal support to significantly reduce and ultimately eliminate poverty in Canada. That’s why we’re calling on Canada to adopt a national poverty-reduction strategy.
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Government Sites
Prince Edward Island Speech From the Throne
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