June 24, 2021
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will announce details of the Mother Baby Nutrition Supplement tomorrow (Friday, June 25). The event will take place at Daybreak Parent Child Centre, 74 The Boulevard, St. John’s,…
June 22, 2021
Proposed amendments to the Children, Youth and Families Act underwent second reading in the House of Assembly today. The amendments would build upon the existing legislation by further enhancing service delivery to children and youth in need of protection in…
June 15, 2021
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development: Mr. Speaker, while many of us do not even think twice about how we are going…
June 9, 2021
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development: Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased to recognize June as Seniors Month in Newfoundland and Labrador….
June 8, 2021
During the Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Annual General Meeting yesterday evening (Monday, June 7), the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, announced that the Waypoints Supporting Foster Parents Program has been expanded. Currently, the…
June 8, 2021
Today, the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, announced $300,000 for the 2021-22 Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Program, as part of Budget 2021. Incorporated municipalities, not for profits and Indigenous governments and communities may…
June 7, 2021
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will issue a call for 2021-22 Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Program applications tomorrow (Tuesday, June 8). The event will take place at Seniors NL, 24 Road De…
June 3, 2021
The following statement was read today by the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development: Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to recognize May 30 to June 5 as National AccessAbility Week. This…
June 2, 2021
The following is a statement from the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development: Today, I offer my sincere thanks and congratulations to Dr. Suzanne Brake, as she retires from her role as our province’s first…
June 2, 2021
In recognition of June as Seniors Month, nominations are now open for the 2021 Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors of Distinction Awards. Individuals, groups and organizations are invited to nominate seniors to be recognized for their contributions and achievements throughout Newfoundland…
