December 18, 2024
The Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, today launched Bridging Generations: A Guide to Intergenerational Programs in Newfoundland and Labrador. This guide has been created to provide practical guidance and resources to communities, community groups and…
December 11, 2024
Individuals who receive the Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit and the Early Childhood component of the Prenatal-Early Childhood Nutrition Supplement will see payments for these provincial benefits issued this Friday, December 13, along with their federal Canada Child Benefit payment….
December 4, 2024
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development. Speaker, the Provincial Government’s Seniors of Distinction awards celebrate the contributions, achievements and diversity of older persons…
November 28, 2024
Individuals who receive Income Support payments by cheque will continue to receive their cheques during the Canada Post strike. While most Income Support clients receive their cheques through direct deposit, approximately three per cent of the 21,000 clients receive their…
November 19, 2024
Individuals who receive the Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit and the Early Childhood component of the Prenatal-Early Childhood Nutrition Supplement will see payments for these provincial benefits issued tomorrow, November 20, along with their federal Canada Child Benefit payment. The…
November 15, 2024
As part of a continued effort to create an inclusive and accessible province, the Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, today announced a call for applications…
November 13, 2024
The Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the Salvation Army’s Hope in the City Breakfast tomorrow (Thursday, November 14). The event will take place at the Delta Hotels St. John’s Conference Centre,…
November 4, 2024
The Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development and the Department of Justice and Public Safety are engaging the public and key stakeholders to help inform the development of a decision-making framework to modernize decision-making legislation and policies in Newfoundland…
October 17, 2024
October 17 marks International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, a day established by the United Nations to promote understanding and dialogue between people living in poverty and the wider society. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador joins global communities…
October 1, 2024
The Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, was pleased to sign a proclamation today recognizing October as National Foster Families Month. Minister Pike joined Kelli Hodder, Executive Director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Association,…
