Government of Newfoundland News

Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will attend the following Canada Day events tomorrow (Tuesday, July 1)

Justice

The Honourable Felix Collins, Attorney General, will attend the Beaumont Hamel 98th Commemoration ceremony in Ottawa tomorrow (Tuesday, July 1). The event begins at 8:30 a.m. at the National Aboriginal Veterans Memorial, Elgin Street. Minister Collins will be laying a wreath on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Executive Council

Legislation which protects the integrity of the public service in Newfoundland and Labrador will come into force tomorrow (Tuesday, July 1). The Public Interest Disclosure and Whistleblower Protection Act allows public service employees to disclose serious and significant wrongdoings without fear or threat of reprisal.

Executive Council
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

Through the work of strong town councils, communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador ‎continue to make progress on the renewal of infrastructure. To support this continued growth, the Provincial Government is announcing $1.6 million cost-shared with the Town of Steady Brook for the construction of a new municipal building.

Health and Community Services

The newest recipients of the 2014 Seniors of Distinction Awards were announced today. The annual awards are presented to individuals in recognition of the remarkable contributions, achievements and diversity they have offered to their communities and regions.

Health and Community Services

The Adult Protection Act has been proclaimed and comes into effect today, June 30, 2014. The new act protects vulnerable adults in Newfoundland and Labrador from abuse or neglect.

Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

The Alarmed and Ready challenge NL has proven to be a great success with the conclusion of phase two of the initiative. The fire safety and public awareness campaign was first piloted in 2012 and is a partnership ...

Executive Council

The Council of Atlantic Premiers has released the report prepared by their Employment Insurance Advisory Panel.

Health and Community Services

Improvements to the Medical Transportation Assistance Program, announced in Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook, will come into effect tomorrow, July 1.

Education
Executive Council

For the second consecutive year, the lists of major K-12 school infrastructure project approvals, project expenditures, as well as repairs and maintenance projects at schools throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, are available online.

Child, Youth and Family Services

As the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador continues to focus on transforming all programs and services delivered throughout the province to children, youth and their families, the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services, announced that the new Adoption Act, 2013 is now in effect.

Executive Council

The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will make a capital works funding announcement today (Monday, June 30) in Steady Brook. The event will take place at the town hall, beginning at 2:00 p.m.