Social Development and Seniors
About us
The Department of Social Development and Seniors supports Islanders in need and helps them to become more self-reliant.
Services provided directly or in partnership with community organizations include: financial assistance, child protection and disability support. The department supports the Seniors Secretariat which ensures seniors have a strong voice in government.
Some of the priorities in this mandate are to:
- Lead the development of a comprehensive poverty elimination strategy
- Review and update support programs
- Work with other departments to ensure that Islanders with the greatest needs are being served
Social Development and Seniors
Deputy Minister
Executive Administrative Assistant to the Minister and Deputy Minister
Senior Communications Officer