The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced the second phase of its three-year poverty reduction plan, which includes increased income support. Changes to the income support plan include a standardized monthly benefit of $561 for each eligible adult in a household. This includes $400 from the provincial Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit and $200 from the federal Canada Disability Benefit. Increased income support does not tackle root causesNDP leader Jim Dinn says the changes are “underwhelming” and do not tackle the root of poverty in the province. In November 2023, the provincial government released a poverty reduction plan aimed at reducing poverty, improving the quality of life, and enhancing long-term financial security for residents.