November 23, 2022
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Employment and Education Summit this evening (November 23) at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Grenfell…
November 21, 2022
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will bring greetings at a National Housing Day Community Forum tomorrow (Tuesday, November 22) at 9:00 a.m. The…
November 18, 2022
The Provincial Government is observing National Child Day this Sunday, November 20, in recognition of the United Nations commitment to upholding the rights of children. This year’s theme is the right to participate. Each year National Child Day is held…
November 15, 2022
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at “Rebuilding Our Mental Health Community After Isolation,” a wellness education event focused on older adults, tomorrow (Wednesday, November 16). The event will begin at…
November 10, 2022
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at “The 18,” a special Come Home 2022 concert taking place tomorrow (Friday, November 11). The event starts at 2:00 p.m. at the Basilica of…
November 10, 2022
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will attend the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day ceremony tomorrow (Friday, November 11). The ceremony is being held at the National War Memorial in St. John’s starting at 10:55…
November 8, 2022
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will participate in the Atlantic Basic Income Summit tomorrow (Wednesday, November 9) at 11:45 a.m. The virtual event will be hosted by Basic Income NOW, Atlantic Canada; the…
October 28, 2022
Today the amended Adoption Act, 2013, which governs the adoption process in Newfoundland and Labrador, is now in effect. The approved amendments will further strengthen the province’s adoption legislation and recognize the unique needs of Indigenous children and their families…
October 25, 2022
Today, the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development announced the implementation of a new Basic Income Program for youth receiving residential services through the department’s voluntary Youth Services Program. Approximately 300 of the department’s youth…
October 24, 2022
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will be joined by Rick Kelly, Executive Director, Waypoints, and other community partners to announce a targeted Basic Income Program for youth receiving residential services tomorrow (Tuesday, October…
