The Social and Economic Well-Being Division is responsible for leading the development and ongoing implementation of approaches to fostering social and economic well-being for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians in the areas of prevention and early intervention, poverty reduction and community sector support.
Guiding Principles
We are committed to the following principles as we work with our partners to achieve our key directions of enhanced social and economic well-being:
- Taking a long-term approach
- Focusing on prevention
- Building on partnerships
- Finding the right policy mix
- Demonstrating accountability and measuring progress
- Taking an integrated and coordinated approach
- Addressing rural and urban differences
- Considering gender issues
- Considering Indigenous issues
Guide to Government Programs and Services for Individuals and Families
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Printed copies or alternate formats are available upon request by calling 1-866-883-6600 or via email at GuideToServices@gov.nl.ca.
Documents and News Releases
- Newfoundland and Labrador Poverty Reduction Plan (2023)
- Poverty Reduction Plan New Release – November 8,2023
- Newfoundland and Labrador Poverty Reduction Strategy Progress Report June 2014 (13.6 MB)
- Accessible version of Newfoundland and Labrador Poverty Reduction Strategy Progress Report June 2014 (25.7 MB)
- Guide to Programs and Services for Individuals and Families (3 MB)
- 2014 Consultation Guide (4 MB)
- 2010 Consultation Guide (2.1 MB)
- 2008 Consultation Guide (791 KB)
- Empowering People, Engaging Community, Enabling Success: First Progress Report on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Poverty Reduction Strategy (4 MB)
- Budget 2020 – Poverty Reduction Initiatives (Budget 2020-2021)
- Budget 2019 – Poverty Reduction Initiatives (Budget 2019-2020) (459 KB)
- Budget 2018 – Poverty Reduction Initiatives (Budget 2018-19) (567 KB)
- Budget 2017 – Poverty Reduction Strategy Initiatives (Budget 2017-18) (249 KB)
- Budget 2016 – Poverty Reduction Strategy Initiatives (Budget 2016-17) (82 KB)
- Budget 2015 – Poverty Reduction Strategy Initiatives (Budget 2015-16) (120 KB)
- Budget 2014 – Poverty Reduction Strategy Total Investments Surpass $1 Billion
- Budget 2014 – Detailed Spending (37 KB)
- Budget 2014 – Detailed Spending (19 KB)
- Budget 2013 – Investing in Safe and Sustainable Communities; Making Responsible Social Investments
- Budget 2012 – Responsible Social Investments
- Budget 2011 – A Clear Path to Opportunity, Self-Reliance and a Prosperous Future – Budget 2011 Stands Strong Against Poverty
- Budget 2010 – Making the Right Investments to Support Self-Reliance
- Budget 2009 – Standing Strong in the Fight Against Poverty
- Budget 2008 – Newfoundland and Labrador Continues to Invest to Lead the Country in Poverty Reduction Initiatives
- Budget 2007 – A vision of opportunity with New Actions to Address Poverty
- Budget 2006 – The Right Choices: Reducing Poverty; Increasing Self Reliance
- Poverty Reduction – An Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador (1.6 MB)
- Key Documents
Partner Departments and Agencies
- Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills
- Department of Health and Community Services
- Department of Finance
- Department of Education
- Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
- Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
- Department of Justice and Public Safety
- The Department of Labrador Affairs
- Women and Gender Equality
- Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
Contact
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