February 11, 2020
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will make a funding announcement today (Tuesday, February 11) regarding the Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games 2020. Minister Dempster will be joined by Pam Parsons, MHA for Harbour Grace…
January 16, 2020
The Provincial Government’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is confirming a probable case of vaping-associated lung illness in Newfoundland and Labrador. The person affected became ill in late 2019, and was hospitalized. They have since recovered. The substance of concern…
December 19, 2019
Today, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, announced the launch of an engagement process for the five-year statutory review of the Adoption Act, 2013. The purpose of this legislation is to govern the adoption process…
December 18, 2019
Today, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Athletic Excellence Fund. To support the pursuit of athletic excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador and to help offset…
December 17, 2019
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, announced today that applications are now being accepted for the Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program. Budget 2019 allocates $95,000 for the Age-Friendly NL Communities program. Funding is available…
December 4, 2019
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will speak tonight (Wednesday, December 4) at the MADD Avalon Annual Vigil in Remembrance of Victims and Survivors of Impaired Driving. The vigil will take place at the Wesley…
December 4, 2019
The Provincial Government today announced several measures related to the cannabis industry in the province as it prepares for the implementation of new products later this month. The aim of these measures is to protect public health while also supporting…
December 3, 2019
To recognize December 3 as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, today joined representatives from the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities NL to sign a proclamation…
December 2, 2019
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, will join representatives from the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities to recognize International Day of Persons with Disabilities and sign a proclamation tomorrow (Tuesday, December 3). The…
December 2, 2019
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 a remarkable team that has received…
