Ministerial Statement: Minister Wall Recognizes March as Social Work MonthMinisterial Statement: Minister Wall Recognizes March as Social Work Month

The article reports that the union is calling for more funding for Memorial University’s social work program after concerns about a possible reduction in social work seats. NTV notes that the Canadian Federation of Students in the province is raising these concerns following a government announcement.

Memorial University has reduced the number of seats in the School of Social Work from 100 to 80, returning to pre-2022 levels. The move is described by the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employers as occurring amid rising demand for social workers, and officials say it aims to keep program delivery sustainable; ministers and…

Memorial University reduced the number of seats in its social work program from 100 to 80 for the 2025 academic year, with no further cuts planned for 2026. NAPE warns the reduced training capacity could worsen social worker shortages and impact community safety, while the university says the change aims for sustainable, compliant program delivery.

The article reports that advocates are calling for renewed investment and a long-term housing strategy in Newfoundland and Labrador following a negative Auditor General report on social housing, which found rising waitlists, reduced unit numbers, and inadequate oversight by NL Housing Corporation. It notes reactions from Housing Minister Joedy Wall,…

Housing Minister Joedy Wall promised to take action in response to the auditor general’s latest report that raises concerns about Newfoundland and Labrador Housing. The article reports the government’s commitment to address the issues highlighted by the AG’s findings.

Newfoundland and Labrador plans to make its pilot project paying nurse practitioners with public funds permanent, allowing nurse practitioners to bill the provincial health plan rather than patients. The change, effective April 1 for full-time NPs on the model, aims to remove out-of-pocket charges for primary health-care services and protect federal…