August 7, 2026
The Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being, issued the following statement regarding the release of the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate’s report, Off the Radar, which examines the placement of two children from another province…
August 3, 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador residents can contribute to the province’s 10-Year Poverty Reduction and Prevention Strategy by sharing their experiences, perspectives and ideas through an online survey or written submission. Input is also being gathered from community organizations, service providers, Indigenous…
June 19, 2026
The Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, today announced that applications are open for the 2026-27 Accessible Vehicle Funding program. The Provincial Government is investing $350,000 in…
June 15, 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador urgently needs more foster families to support children and youth who cannot safely remain at home. With more than 900 children and youth currently in care across the province, there is a critical need for compassionate individuals…
June 9, 2026
The Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being, today announced that applications are open for the 2026-27 Grants to Youth Organizations program. The program provides funding to not-for-profit youth-serving organizations operating in Newfoundland and Labrador. The program supports…
May 27, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities: Speaker, I rise today to recognize National AccessAbility Week, taking…
May 12, 2026
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is increasing financial support for foster families and kinship carers throughout the province. Kinship care is approved care provided by family and other significant persons in the child’s life. Through Budget 2026, the Provincial…
May 11, 2026
The Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being, will announce support for foster families and kinship carers in Newfoundland and Labrador resulting from Budget 2026 investments at an announcement tomorrow (Tuesday, May 12). The event will take place…
May 5, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being: Speaker, it is with much sadness that I rise today and pay tribute to the late Egbert Thomas…
May 4, 2026
The Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Social Supports and Well‑Being, is inviting applications for the 2026-27 accessibility grants program. This program supports projects that make communities more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities across Newfoundland and Labrador. The Provincial…
