Islanders Need Help Now from King Government

September 29, 2022/Michelle Neill

People are still hurting from the devastating effects from Hurricane Fiona. While the storm has been an unprecedented event and the efforts by all those working to restore power is immensely appreciated, tens of thousands of Islanders have  yet to be re-connected almost a week since Fiona struck.

“People need help now, every household in this province is throwing out hundreds of dollars’ worth of food and the answer from the King government is to figure out on their own whether or not they qualify through various programs,” says Neill. “The last thing people need right now is trying to determine whether or not they’re eligible, IF they even have online internet access.”

Island New Democrats are calling on support for every household that lost power for more than 48 hours to receive direct help of $250 for loss of food. Furthermore, we call for additional supports similar to the ones announced by the Nova Scotia government, which include:

  • $250 for every person that has to pay for tree or debris removal from their property;
  • More money to all current income assistance and disability supports recipients; 
  • $1,000 per household in emergency funding for people ordered out of their homes or who cannot return to their homes;
  • Support for community centres with the purchase and installation of generators; and
  • Direct increased financial support to food banks and other shelters.

“Islanders have stepped up to help each other; now it’s time for King’s government to step up in a more significant way.” says Neill. “People should receive simple and direct help; the support we are calling for will deliver that.”

Island New Democrats will always fight for the issues that matter to everyday people.  We will fight to fix health care, make life more affordable, and address the housing crisis.

Michelle Neill, Leader
Island New Democrats

Contact:
Phone: 902-218-1590
Email: Michelle.Neill@ndppei.ca

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Michelle Neill

Michelle Neill

Michelle comes from an almost 30 year career in the federal public service. She’s held various roles including team leader and assistant manager. Shortly after starting her career, she quickly involved herself in her union as a local representative.

Locally, she involves herself in community organizations including Wings on Ice Skating Club, the Charlottetown Figure Skating Club, North Star Minor Hockey Association, Skate PEI, and Hockey PEI, and most recently with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Central PEI.

She calls herself very fortunate to have an extremely supportive family, where her husband of 29 years, Robbie, and children, Keila (pronounced Kayla) and Taylor, have always supported her passion to help others even though it often meant time away from the family to gain specialized training.

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