June 17, 2020
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is encouraging all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to find ways to increase their physical activity during Recreation Month by joining ParticipACTION’s Active Family Pledge. The Provincial Government’s partnership with ParticipACTION…
June 17, 2020
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize June as Recreation Month. This year, more than ever, being involved…
June 9, 2020
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize June as Seniors Month, and June 15 as World Elder…
June 3, 2020
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is recognizing June as Seniors’ Month. While every day seniors throughout Newfoundland and Labrador do wonderful things that should be acknowledged and celebrated, June has been identified as the…
June 1, 2020
Today, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, announced the members of the Team NL Chef Team for the 2021 Canada Summer Games. The appointees are: Chef de Mission – Gary Martin, Assistant Chefs – Tom…
May 29, 2020
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children Seniors and Social Development, announced the appointment of four individuals, and the reappointment of two others to the Provincial Advisory Council on Aging and Seniors for a three-year term. The appointees are: Rana…
May 27, 2020
As the province continues to move forward while living with COVID-19, the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development has begun reinstating in-person family visitation where it is in the best interest of children and youth in care. The department…
May 12, 2020
In light of ongoing efforts to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are reminded to maintain physical distancing. There are many ways to stay physically active during this time. As long as people are well and not…
April 9, 2020
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, provided details today on efforts to increase access to technology for families who, before COVID-19, were having in person visits with their children who are in care. As the…
April 7, 2020
Youth involved with the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development’s in care, kinship and youth services programs will continue to be supported during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The department currently provides a broad range of supports and services…
