The Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development and the Department of Justice and Public Safety are engaging the public and key stakeholders to help inform the development of a decision-making framework to modernize decision-making legislation and policies in Newfoundland and Labrador.

While laws and policies exist to support persons without legal capacity, many do so through imposing guardianship and/or substitute decision-making, which can limit the rights of persons with disabilities to participate in decision-making processes.

The goal in developing this framework is to ensure that individuals are accommodated and supported to participate in decision-making processes. The engagement process will provide individuals and stakeholders with an opportunity to share their insights and perspectives.

Several options will be available to provide input beginning Tuesday, November 5, 2024, including an online questionnaire through EngageNL.

There will also be an opportunity to make written submissions via mail, fax, text or email at the below contact information:

Mail:               Decision-Making Feedback

                                 Children, Seniors and Social Development

                                 2nd Floor, West Block, Confederation Building

                                 P.O. Box 8700

                                 St. John’s, NL

                                 A1B 4J6

Fax:                709-729-6237

Text:                709-725-4463

Email:             decisionmaking@gov.nl.ca

The engagement process will close on November 26, 2024.

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“As a government, we are pleased to announce that we are seeking feedback on a new framework to modernize decision-making legislation and policy in the province.  A modernized decision-making framework will enable us to respect the rights of all persons to exercise autonomy in decision-making and to access appropriate support. The first vital step in this important initiative is to seek input from our key community stakeholders and the public. This input will ensure that the lived experiences of our communities are embedded in the framework.”
Honourable Paul Pike
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development

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