October 30, 2018
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will attend the Memorial University School of Social Work’s 2nd Annual Field Education Recognition Breakfast tomorrow (Wednesday, October 31). Minister Dempster will bring greetings and accept awards on behalf…
October 24, 2018
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Lisa Dempster Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a group of people who care deeply about…
October 23, 2018
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will speak at a breastfeeding research symposium tomorrow (Wednesday, October 24). The event takes place at the Health Sciences Centre Main Auditorium in St. John’s, beginning at 9:00 a.m….
October 23, 2018
Earlier this week, the Provincial Government joined the Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Association and foster families throughout the province to celebrate the beginning of Foster Families Week, which takes place October 21 to 27. Foster Families Week is held…
October 19, 2018
Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will help kick off Foster Families Week on Sunday, October 21. The event takes place at Corpus Christi Parish Centre, 160 Waterford Bridge Road, St. John’s, beginning at 2:00 p.m….
October 17, 2018
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is recognizing the 25th anniversary of the United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty with the release of an updated Guide to Programs and Services for Individuals and Families. The International Day…
October 17, 2018
Today, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced that an Act to Amend the Smoke-Free Environment Act, 2005 is now in effect. This newly amended legislation will further protect public health by applying the same prohibitions currently in place for…
October 16, 2018
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will attend the 36th Annual Federal-Provincial-Territorial meeting of Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women from October 16 to 19. Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers will meet with national Indigenous leaders and…
October 2, 2018
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the Biennial General Meeting of the Retired Teachers Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. The event begins today (Tuesday, October 2) at 7:00 p.m. at the…
September 28, 2018
Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will help kick off Kids Eat Smart Week on Monday, October 1. The launch takes place at Vanier Elementary School, 85 Ennis Avenue, St. John’s, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Kids…
