March 28, 2023
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at Memorial University’s School of Social Work Pledge of Professionalism Ceremony tomorrow (Wednesday, March 29). The ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Main…
March 27, 2023
The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will highlight Budget 2023 investments aimed at the development and expansion of affordable housing at an event tomorrow (Tuesday, March 28) at 11:30 a.m. The event will take place at…
March 27, 2023
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, is recognizing the province’s over 1,800 social workers during March, which is National Social Work Month. Social workers…
March 17, 2023
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the Opening Ceremony of the annual Sharing Our Cultures event on Sunday, March 19. The ceremony takes place at The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Avenue,…
March 8, 2023
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, will bring greetings at the opening ceremonies for the Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games 2023 tomorrow (Thursday, March 9). The opening ceremonies will take…
March 3, 2023
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the 30th Anniversary Gala of Kids Eat Smart Foundation Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Saturday, March 4) at 7:20 p.m. The Gala takes place at…
February 27, 2023
Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador and the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible…
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…
