February 6, 2023
Residents seeking information about Income Support can now call one provincial toll-free phone number, 1-877-729-7888. Individuals can also continue to access the Income Support program by email at incomesupport@gov.nl.ca. Those calling any other phone numbers associated with the Income Support…
January 31, 2023
The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, today announced investments of $241,500 in 16 projects through the Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program. This year’s funded projects include initiatives focused on developing public awareness, education and training…
January 31, 2023
As the Provincial Government continues its efforts to find creative solutions to improve access to health care in Newfoundland and Labrador, a recently implemented pilot project is making a difference for cardiac patients. The innovative approach allows patients from other…
January 26, 2023
The Provincial Government has expanded the criteria for the health care professions eligible to receive the Come Home Incentive, first announced in October 2022. With this change, the incentive is now available for eligible Clinical Psychologists, Respiratory Therapists, Radiation Therapists…
January 25, 2023
The travelling orthopaedic team from Eastern Health has completed its first joint replacement surgery at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony. Announced last fall as a measure to address wait times for hip and knee joint replacement…
January 18, 2023
A new pilot project launching today will offer enhanced initiatives and supports for participants receiving Income Support who begin a new job and/or maintain and increase their hours of work. Co-developed with Choices for Youth and Stella’s Circle, the Employment…
January 9, 2023
The Provincial Government is leading a mission to Ireland to recruit physicians and nurses who can fill vacancies in Newfoundland and Labrador. The mission complements other national and international recruitment activities targeting health care professionals. The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of…
December 21, 2022
The Provincial Government has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant to develop a master plan and program for the replacement of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital. The approach to expanding access to health care, and ensuring that appropriate…
December 20, 2022
Critical minerals are an essential component of many renewable energy and clean technology applications, and are vital to building Canada’s green and digital economy. That is why the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is joining the Government of Canada in providing…
December 19, 2022
The Provincial Government has established the Northeast Avalon Health Care Infrastructure Advisory Committee to provide advice and guidance on health care infrastructure across the continuum of care, in an effort to meet existing and projected health care infrastructure needs on…
