Pandemic effects will be lasting for immigrants, study suggests Challenges already faced by immigrants on P.E.I. were made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey by the P.E.I. Association for Newcomers to Canada has found. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Mar 17, 2021 10:00 AM AT | Last Updated: March 17 PEIANC will be looking to develop more community partnerships to support immigrants, says Melanie Bailey.(Tony Davis/CBC) Challenges already faced by immigrants on P.E.I. were made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey by the P.E.I. Association for Newcomers to Canada has found. The association surveyed around 500 immigrants, asking about subjects such as mental health, access to healthcare, housing issues and financial concerns.