February 24, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all Canadians. Seniors are among those who have been disproportionately impacted. This has highlighted the need for governments to work together to address issues facing seniors in Canada. The Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers Responsible…
February 24, 2022
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is virtually meeting with Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors today (Thursday, February 24) beginning at 2:30 p.m. Ministers will discuss key priorities and meaningful…
February 22, 2022
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings to the opening of Community Sector Council’s “Poverty and Policy Dialogue,” tomorrow, (Wednesday, February 23) at 10:00 a.m. The event will be virtual and live…
February 18, 2022
The following is being distributed at the request of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: NGC Nunatsiavut Construction Inc. has been awarded a $2 million contract to undertake extensive exterior renovation and vacancy refurbishment on social housing units in Labrador City….
February 16, 2022
The following is being distributed at the request of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Today, the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announced a $300,000 investment to support individuals experiencing homelessness…
February 15, 2022
The Honourable John Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will announce funding for investments in community-based projects to support housing solutions for vulnerable populations, tomorrow (Wednesday, February 16)….
December 3, 2021
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, joined representatives from the community of persons with disabilities to celebrate their achievements and contributions on the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This…
December 2, 2021
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, will participate in a number events in recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities tomorrow (Friday, December 3). At 9:30 a.m., Minister Abbott will…
November 26, 2021
he Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will participate in the public Menorah Lighting Ceremony held by the Chabad of Newfoundland in honour of the Jewish holiday of Chanukah. The event will take place on…
November 23, 2021
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the MacMorran Community Centre Annual General Meeting today (Tuesday, November 23) at the MacMorran Community Centre, 10 Brother McSheffrey Lane, St. John’s, at 12:00…
