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2009

• December 14
  First Progress Report Shows Significant Results in Province’s Fight Against Poverty
• April 6
  Family Violence Intervention Court Pilot Project Begins
• March 26
  Standing Strong in the Fight Against Poverty
• February 27
  Community Youth Network Extended to Gander
• February 26
  Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Expansion of Community Youth Network to Gander and Surrounding Area
• February 3
  Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Official Launch of Vibrant Communities
• January12
  Further Enhancements Made to Air Foodlift Subsidy

2008

• December 19
  Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect in New Year
• December 10
  Public Sector Workers Acknowledged for Work with Poverty Reduction Strategy
• November 13
  Consultations Helping to Advance the Poverty Reduction Strategy
• November 05
  Provincial Poverty Reduction Strategy is Working for People
• November 04
  Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Poverty Reduction Strategy Consultation in Marystown
• November 03
  Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Poverty Reduction Strategy Consultation in Gander
  
• October 31
  Media Advisory: Ministers to Attend Poverty Reduction Strategy Consultation in Harbour Breton
• October 28
  Media Advisory: Ministers to Attend Poverty Reduction Strategy Consultations in Labrador City
• October 27
  Media Advisory: Ministers to Attend Poverty Reduction Strategy Consultations in Hopedale
  Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Poverty Reduction Strategy Consultation in Corner Brook
• October 24
  Media Advisory: Ministers to Attend Poverty Reduction Strategy Consultations in Happy Valley– Goose Bay
  
• October 22
  Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Poverty Reduction Strategy Consultation in Grand Falls-Windsor
  Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Poverty Reduction Strategy Consultation in Clarenville
• October 21
  Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Poverty Reduction Strategy Consultation in Port aux Basques
  Media Advisory: Ministers to Attend Poverty Reduction Strategy Consultations in Carbonear
• October 20
  Media Advisory: Ministers to Attend Poverty Reduction Strategy Consultations in St. John’s and Stephenville
• October 16
  Media Advisory: Minister to Launch Programs and Services Guide
  Province Launches New Guide to Provincial Government Programs and Services for Individuals and Families
  Province Launches Poverty Reduction Consultations
• August 11
  Minister Makes Presentation on Poverty, Housing and Homelessness
• July 23
  Provincial Government Invests in Youth Sport and Recreation Program
• July 22
  Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Funding for Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program
• July 17
  Province Invests an Additional $3 Million into Prescription Drug Program
• July 7
  New Poverty Reduction Benefits Now in Effect
• June 30
  Government Meets Minimum Wage Commitment
• June 13
  Report Shows National Child Benefit Improving Situation of Families with Children Living in Low Income
• June 9
  Community Youth Network Comes to St. Alban’s and Area
• June 6
  Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Expansion of Community Youth Network to St. Alban’s and Surrounding Area
  Community Youth Network Expands to St. Lawrence
• June 5
  Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Expansion of Community Youth Network to St. Lawrence and Surrounding Area
• May 7
  Ministerial Statement - Success for Single Parents through the Employment Transitions Program
• May 2
  Province Unveils New Benefits to Support Families
• May 1
  Government Continues to Enhance Air Foodlift Subsidy
• April 29
  Newfoundland and Labrador Continues to Invest to Lead the Country in Poverty Reduction Initiatives
• April 24
  Ministerial Statement - Support Measures for Persons with Disabilities
• April 17
  Ministerial Statement - Government Initiatives Making a Positive Impact on Oral Health
• April 7
  Ministerial Statement - Community Youth Network
• April 1
  Government Increases Income Support Benefits
• March 28
  Minimum Wage Increases to $8 Per Hour
  Province Supports Tax Measures and Support Trusts for People with Disabilities
• January 24
  Public Advisory: Minimum Wage Consultation Time Changed for Marystown
• January 18
  Province Supports School Lunch Program
• January 8
  Public Consultations Set for Review of Minimum Wage

2007

• July 3
  Increased Poverty Reduction Benefits for Families and Persons with Disabilities
• June 14
  Opposition Fails to Understand Poverty Reduction Strategy
• June 6
  Significant Progress Being Made to Prevent, Reduce and Alleviate Poverty in Our Province
• June 4
  Significant Progress Being Made to Prevent, Reduce and Alleviate Poverty in Our Province
• April 26
  A Vision of Opportunity with New Actions to Address Poverty
• January 11
  Poverty Reduction Agenda Moving Forward

2006

• June 23
  New strategy to reduce poverty in the province
• June 22
  NOTE TO EDITORS: Ministers to release Poverty Reduction Strategy
• June 15
  NOTE TO EDITORS: Minister to address Social Inclusion and Child and Family Poverty Forum
• May 26
  Province reaffirms commitment to poverty reduction
• March 30
  The Right Choices: Reducing Poverty; Increasing Self-Reliance
• March 29
  Increased income support rates will add up to reduced poverty: Minister
• March 28
  NOTE TO EDITORS: Minister to discuss poverty reduction

2005

• December 20
  Report on poverty reduction workshops rich with insights
• June 24
  Work on the development of a provincial poverty strategy kicks into high gear
• March 21
  Building pathways to poverty reduction