February 6, 2023
Residents seeking information about Income Support can now call one provincial toll-free phone number, 1-877-729-7888. Individuals can also continue to access the Income Support program by email at incomesupport@gov.nl.ca. Those calling any other phone numbers associated with the Income Support…
January 18, 2023
A new pilot project launching today will offer enhanced initiatives and supports for participants receiving Income Support who begin a new job and/or maintain and increase their hours of work. Co-developed with Choices for Youth and Stella’s Circle, the Employment…
January 17, 2023
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will officially launch a new employment support project for individuals in receipt of Income Support tomorrow (Wednesday, January 18). The event will take place at 10:00 a.m. at…
January 10, 2023
Six projects that will receive funding support of up to $100,000 under the 2022-23 Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Program were announced today in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. In 2022-23, the following six recipients were awarded funding through the Newfoundland and…
January 9, 2023
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will announce the recipients of the 2022-23 Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Program on Tuesday, January 10. The event…
December 15, 2022
Today, the province’s new Adult Protection Act, 2021 comes into effect. The purpose of this legislation is to protect adults 18 years of age and older in Newfoundland and Labrador who are at risk of abuse, neglect and/or self-neglect, and…
December 13, 2022
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at an age-friendly community Christmas dinner tomorrow (Wednesday, December 14). The dinner, hosted by Placentia Age Friendly and the Placentia Community Connections Housing Coalition, takes…
December 12, 2022
An All-Party Committee on Basic Income has been established in response to the provincial and national discussion on a basic income and following a private member’s motion supported by all members of the House of Assembly on November 3, 2021….
December 9, 2022
More accessible and affordable public housing is being constructed in St. John’s for people with lower incomes. The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are investing $1.85 million to support the construction of eight new affordable housing units on…
December 9, 2022
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the St. John’s Retired Citizens Association’s Christmas Dinner and Dance today (Friday, December 9) at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the…
