International Women's Day 2026

On International Women’s Day, I’m proud to recognize the women of PEI and especially the work they do simply because they care. I thought I'd share information about some programs that try to help - even if there is always room for improvement 💜. Women are more likely to be unpaid caregivers, single parents, survivors of gender‑based violence, and seniors living on fixed incomes. That's why provincial programs like these matter:

At‑Home Caregiver Benefit — recognizing and supporting unpaid caregivers
- 📞 1‑800‑371‑8245
- 🌐 https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-and-wellness/at-home-caregiver-benefit
Affordable Child Care & Child Care Subsidy - helping women work, train, or return to school
- 📞 1‑877‑368‑5770
- 🌐 https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/early-learning-and-child-care
Housing & Safety Supports for Survivors of Family Violence - helping women and children leave unsafe situations
- 📞 1‑800‑240‑9894 (24‑hour crisis line)
- 🌐 https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/workforce-advanced-learning-and-population/emergency-services-for-victims-of-family
SkillsPEI Training Programs - helping women retrain, re‑enter the workforce, or advance their careers
- 📞 1‑833‑734‑1873
- 🌐 https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/skillspei
Pharmacare & Seniors Supports - easing medication and cost‑of‑living pressures for older women
- 📞 1‑877‑577‑3737
- 🌐 https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/pei-pharmacare

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #PEI