Minister Evans Introduces Bill to Modernize the Status of Women Advisory Council Act, and Announces Council Appointments

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Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-11-03 20:10:42.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Governance, Social Services]

The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality, introduced a bill in the House of Assembly to repeal the Status of Women Advisory Council Act and replace it with the Status of Women and Gender Equality Advisory Council Act. Under the new legislation, the Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women will become the Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women and Gender Equality, expanding its mandate to advise government on issues impacting all genders and sexual orientations using an all-of-government Gender-Based Analysis Plus approach. Additionally, the Office of Women and Gender Equality announced re-appointments and new appointments to the council for three-year terms, including Megan Ford, Courtney Clarke, Jacqueline Compton-Hobbs, Abbie Hodder, Liz Palmera-Nunez, Sarah Brown, and Wanda Chislett, with further applications to be sought through the Independent Appointments Commission.

Auditor General Delivers Report to the Public Accounts Committee on Audit of Long Term Care Facilities

Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-03 13:45:44.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Healthcare, Seniors, Social Services, Governance]

Auditor General Denise Hanrahan delivered a performance audit report to the Public Accounts Committee pursuant to section 22 of the Auditor General Act, revealing that Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, the Department of Health and Community Services, and the Department of Seniors failed to adequately ensure quality care for long-term care residents. The audit uncovered inappropriate oversight, limited performance measures, inconsistent monitoring, and operational standards that have not been comprehensively updated since 2005. The Public Accounts Committee is requesting formal action plans from the involved departments and health authority to address these deficiencies.