June 1, 2018
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will speak at the Choices for Youth/A Way Home Canada Summit taking place at Hotel North Two, Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Minister Dempster is scheduled to speak on Monday, June…
June 1, 2018
Today, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, acknowledged June as Seniors Month and June 1 as Intergenerational Day in Newfoundland and Labrador. These events recognize the valuable contributions of seniors throughout the province as well…
May 31, 2018
Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the Foster Families Symposium tomorrow (Friday, June 1). The event will take place at the Ramada Hotel in St. John’s, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Running from…
May 31, 2018
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development: Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to recognize World No Tobacco Day. Each…
May 28, 2018
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 in this Honourable House today to congratulate Jaime Lundrigan, who was recently presented…
May 24, 2018
The Provincial Government is inviting applications for the Inclusion Grants Funding Program, which helps community organizations create more accessible and inclusive facilities and events. Budget 2018 included $75,000 for these grants. The Inclusion Grants Funding Program provides funding to eligible,…
May 24, 2018
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, since 1954, the Vera Perlin Society has provided quality service and support for all individuals…
May 22, 2018
As part of Budget 2018, the Provincial Government is making $1.79 million available for the Community Healthy Living Fund. Applications for qualifying community-based projects, programs and initiatives for the current fiscal year are now being accepted on an ongoing basis…
May 18, 2018
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will make an announcement about the Community Healthy Living Fund on Tuesday, May 22. Minister Dempster will be joined by Steve Martin, Director of Recreation and Community Events with…
May 17, 2018
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 the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, held annually…
