October 25, 2021
New proposed legislation entitled ‘An Act Respecting Accessibility in the Province’ began second reading in the House of Assembly today. This new enabling legislation would allow government to outline the principles and goals for an accessible Newfoundland and Labrador. An…
October 25, 2021
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will be available to media to discuss proposed new accessibility legislation prior to debate in the House of Assembly today (Monday, October 25) at 12:00 p.m. in the media centre,…
October 22, 2021
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, and MHA for St. John’s East – Quidi Vidi, will bring greetings at the East Coast Trail Association’s Community Hike Celebration tomorrow (Saturday, October 23). The celebration will…
October 19, 2021
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister if Children, Seniors and Social Development: Mr. Speaker, the Provincial Government’s Seniors of Distinction awards celebrate the contributions, achievements and diversity of…
October 15, 2021
The Provincial Government is recognizing the United Nations’ International Day for the Eradication of Poverty which takes place on Sunday, October 17. Since 1993, the United Nations has been observing October 17 as the day to acknowledge the challenges experienced…
October 13, 2021
Applications are now being accepted for the 2021-22 Capacity Grant Program as announced today by the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development. This is just one initiative of many that demonstrates the Provincial Government’s commitment…
October 12, 2021
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will issue a call for applications for the 2021-22 Capacity Grant Program tomorrow (Wednesday, October 13) at 11:00 a.m. The announcement will take place at the Newfoundland and…
October 8, 2021
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings to the Nigerian Canadian Association’s Nigerian Week Celebrations and Gala Night tomorrow (Saturday, October 9) starting at 6.00 p.m. The event celebrates Nigerian Week running…
October 8, 2021
Due to flight delays, the tour of the Aging Research Centre – Newfoundland and Labrador (ARC-NL) scheduled for 9:30 a.m. in Corner Brook today (Friday, October 8) involving the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development…
October 7, 2021
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the Bay St. George Extended Seniors Transportation (BEST) Bus official launch and open house tomorrow (Friday, October 8) at 12:00 p.m. The event will…
