What are the parties promising on Poverty?

This is a page from the 2023 Prince Edward Island general election.

Poverty platforms

Here's what the 2023 PEI election parties are promising.

We don't have any PC policies on Poverty.

Start a basic income pilot project, and advocate for financial support from the federal government for a full UBI programme
Create a poverty elimination strategy

"Prepare a comprehensive poverty elimination strategy in consultation with the community and Islanders affected by poverty, pursuant to the Poverty Elimination Strategy Act." — 2023 Election Platform, 2023-03-23
Increase the Assured Income Allowance for Islanders with disabilities
Increase social assistance rates and index them to inflation
Raise income thresholds for accessing government programmes

Raise incomes for Islanders receiving social assistance

"Raise social assistance rates to realistic levels that boost households above the Market Basket poverty line." — NDP Platform 2023, 2023-03-09
Create a plan for providing a guaranteed livable basic income
Extend inflationary support payments through 2025

"Extend inflationary support payments to individuals and families through 2025." — NDP Platform 2023, 2023-03-09
Broaden eligibility and double annual support through the PEI Home Heating Program until 2025