August 23, 2019
Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will join the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade and Member of Parliament for Labrador, and…
August 13, 2019
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the 2019 Women’s Canadian Fastpitch Championship tomorrow (Wednesday, August 14). The event takes place at Lion’s Park, 141 Mayor Avenue, St. John’s, beginning at 6:00…
July 22, 2019
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, announced today that the 2019-20 Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Program is now accepting applications. The program, with an…
July 11, 2019
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, and Newfoundland and Labrador representative on the National Steering Committee of Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians will attend the organization’s Outreach Program and the 57th Canadian Regional Conference of the Commonwealth…
July 2, 2019
The following is being distributed at the request of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded its 2018 scholarships to tenants currently pursuing post-secondary studies. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000. Youth scholarships are…
June 28, 2019
Today, the Provincial Government commenced a review of the Adoption Act, 2013, which is the legislation that governs the adoption process in Newfoundland and Labrador. As part of the statutory review, the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development, in…
June 28, 2019
New legislation that ensures the protection and care of children and youth comes into effect today (Friday, June 28). The new Children, Youth and Families Act which replaces the Children and Youth Care and Protection Act, is child and youth-centred,…
June 27, 2019
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, today announced the recipients of the 2019 Seniors of Distinction Awards. The awards recognize the contributions, achievements and diversity of seniors throughout the province. This year’s recipients are Lorraine…
June 26, 2019
Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will speak at the SeniorsNL Annual Volunteer and Supporters Appreciation event tomorrow (Thursday, June 27). The event will take place at SeniorsNL, 24 Road DeLuxe, St. John’s, beginning at 3:00…
June 21, 2019
In Budget 2019, the Provincial Government is investing $1.79 million for the Community Healthy Living Fund, which provides funding to communities and community-based organizations to support healthy eating and physical activity initiatives and programs throughout the province. Applications for the…
