February 18, 2025
To help inform individuals on how to access support and information about the Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit and Disability Tax Credit, the Provincial Government will be hosting a series of community webinars. Officials from the Department of Children, Seniors…
January 30, 2025
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture and MHA for the District of Corner Brook will make a funding announcement for the Bus Pass Pilot Program in Corner Brook tomorrow (Friday, January 31). Minister Byrne will be…
January 22, 2025
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is providing information to the public regarding resources available to help access the Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit. Information will also be provided to support stakeholders. Newfoundland and Labrador is the first Well-Being Province…
January 17, 2025
The first Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit payment of 2025 will be issued Monday, January 20, along with the federal Canada Child Benefit payment. The early childhood component of the Prenatal-Early Childhood Nutrition Supplement will also be issued. The Newfoundland…
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…
