May 26, 2025
The Department of Families and Affordability and the Department of Justice and Public Safety are developing a decision-making framework to update legislation and policies in the province. While laws and policies exist to support persons without legal capacity, many do…
May 26, 2025
Following a successful series of community webinars, the Department of Families and Affordability will be hosting a series of in-person and virtual information sessions on the Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit, the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), Registered Disability Savings Plan…
May 20, 2025
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Jamie Korab, Minister of Families and Affordability, and Minister Responsible for Status of Persons with Disabilities: Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to highlight the…
May 8, 2025
The Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is today announcing a call for applications for the 2025-26 Grants to Youth Organizations. The Provincial Government is investing $276,500 for the Grants to Youth Organizations program, which support…
May 8, 2025
The Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, is announcing today that the Summer Camp Inclusion Grant is open for applications for 2025-26. This grant provides financial…
April 30, 2025
The Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is announcing a call for applications for the 2025-26 Seniors’ Social Inclusion Initiative. This program reflects the Provincial Government’s continued commitment to create a more inclusive and age-friendly Newfoundland…
April 23, 2025
The Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, is today announcing a call for applications for the 2025-26 Accessibility Grants. The Provincial Government is investing $325,000 for…
April 8, 2025
The Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is today announcing a call for applications for the 2025-26 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program. Age-friendly communities play a vital role in promoting overall well-being by supporting healthy,…
April 4, 2025
The Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, today launched a Guide to Provincial Government Programs and Services to help further promote a vibrant and engaged life for seniors across Newfoundland and Labrador. The online resource and…
March 31, 2025
Today, the Honourable Paul Pike, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, is announcing a call for applications for the 2025-26 Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Program. Incorporated municipalities, not-for-profit groups and Indigenous governments and communities are eligible to apply…
