June 2, 2026
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased that the legislative amendments to the Pharmaceutical Services Act have passed the third reading in the House of Assembly. The amendments are designed to reflect the modern practice of prescribing controlled substances,…
June 2, 2026
The Provincial Government is pleased to announce the signing of three new agreement following successful negotiations with the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association for a four-year term (2026-2030). With the new agreements, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Children’s Dental Health Plan will…
May 28, 2026
The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Health and Community Services, today introduced legislation to amend the Pharmaceutical Services Act that will reflect the modern practice of prescribing controlled substances and align with the Federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Regulations. Currently…
May 19, 2026
Our new government recognizes the crucial front-line role that family doctors play in delivering health care in Newfoundland and Labrador. On World Family Doctor Day, the Provincial Government is proud to announce that it intends to work with the Newfoundland…
May 19, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Health and Community Services: Speaker, today is World Family Doctor Day, a day I am pleased to stand here and celebrate. Our…
May 4, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Health and Community Services: Speaker, today I rise to recognize the week of May 11 to 17 as National Nursing Week and…
April 27, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Health and Community Services: Speaker, I rise today to recognize April 26 to May 2 as National Immunization Awareness Week. Whether strengthening…
April 27, 2026
The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Health and Community Services, today announced funding from Budget 2026 to make health care better for all of us. Minister Evans was joined by Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health. This $3.9…
April 20, 2026
The new Provincial Government is partnering with the First Light Friendship Centre to support an Indigenous-led Health Clinic in St. John’s, which will provide culturally safe health care and improve access to primary care for the urban Indigenous population. The…
April 14, 2026
As the new government continues to review emerging information about the oversight and accountability of travel nurses, we remain focused on taking real, meaningful action. We are working with Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services to ensure they have the tools…
