Government of Newfoundland News

The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will participate in the Atlantic Basic Income Summit tomorrow (Wednesday, November 9) at 11:45 a.m.

The virtual event will be hosted by Basic Income NOW, Atlantic Canada; the Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish; and the Tamarack Institute.

To register for the event, visit Virtual Gathering | Atlantic Canada Summit on Basic Income.

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Khadija Rehma
Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 730-2977
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The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs:

Speaker, I rise today to recognize World Town Planning Day, celebrated on November 8 each year to mark the contributions of planners to their communities and commemorate the important role planning plays in the creation and development of our towns.

Town planning is one of the most important elements of building organized, livable communities. The work of planners is critical in creating areas where everyone can feel welcome, whether that be in housing, recreation, or simply pride of place.

We were very pleased to have our province represented at the Atlantic Planners Institute 2022 Conference last month in Charlottetown, PEI. It was an excellent opportunity to share knowledge and information with planners across Atlantic Canada.

Speaker, I remind municipalities throughout the province that planners are an excellent resource, and are there to provide guidance on the land use planning process. Such professional resources are important, especially in light of the growing need for municipal leaders to consider ways to mitigate the impacts of climate change in planning for the future development of their communities.

I ask all Honourable members to join me in recognizing World Town Planning Day 2022.

Thank you.

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The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, advises that the Speaker of the House of Assembly referred a Report on the Public Interest Disclosures Regarding the Citizens’ Representative to the Office of the Executive Council yesterday (November 7).

This report was initiated pursuant to a public interest disclosure filed with the Speaker of the House of Assembly against the Citizens’ Representative respecting an allegation of gross mismanagement regarding the confidentiality and disclosure of information.

This report has also been referred to the House Management Commission, which consists of members representing all parties in the House of Assembly, for consideration and recommendations, if required.

Statutory offices operate independently from government. Given the need to operate independently from the Provincial Government they report to the House of Assembly and include the Chief Electoral Officer, Commissioner for Legislative Standards, the Citizens’ Representative, Seniors’ Advocate, Child and Youth Advocate, the Information and Privacy Commissioner and the Auditor General.

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Media contact
Meghan McCabe
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
meghanmccabe@gov.nl.ca

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Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, each announced an investment of up to $200,000 for a total of $400,000 for a pre-feasibility study for the construction of a road connecting the existing Trans-Labrador Highway to communities in northern Labrador, under the National Trade Corridors Fund.

The roadway would connect communities, facilitate travel, reduce travel and shipping costs, increase food security, facilitate access to essential goods and services and create economic development opportunities.

A road into northern Labrador would be expected to start in the vicinity of the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay or the Lake Melville area and extend as far north as the Inuit communities of Rigolet, Postville, Makkovik, Hopedale, and Nain, and the Innu community of Natuashish.

The knowledge gained from the research funded by this investment is expected to have important economic and environmental benefits for the region.

The National Trade Corridors Fund provides funding for projects, such as research, in the Arctic and the North to support northern transportation infrastructure like ports, airports, all-season roads, and bridges. These projects enhance the safety, security, economic, and social development in the northern area of Labrador containing the Nunatsiavut region, Canada’s three territories, the Nunavik region in Quebec, and the Town and Port of Churchill in Manitoba.

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“Our government has made significant investments in the transportation network in Labrador, including ferry services for the Strait of Belle Isle and northern Labrador, and the Trans-Labrador Highway, which was completed earlier this year. We look forward to reviewing the information from the pre-feasibility study once it has been completed.”
Honourable Elvis Loveless
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

“Many isolated communities in the Nunatsiavut region are not connected to the Trans-Labrador Highway presently, relying instead on air and marine services for travel and goods. A new roadway connection between northern Labrador and the Trans-Labrador Highway would provide an all-season link to the south, and with it social and economic benefits including access to employment and economic development sites. This pre-feasibility study is a first step in the evaluation process.”
Honourable Omar Alghabra
Federal Minister of Transport

“Transportation is key to economic and social development. This study is a positive first step that will provide us with information to determine the technical, financial, environmental and social viability of a road connection to Northern Labrador. I look forward to working with the Nunatsiavut Government and the Innu Nation as we work towards bridging the transportation infrastructure gap in this region.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister of Labrador Affairs and Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation

“Ensuring safe transport in and out of Labrador’s north has remained a top priority for our government. In partnership with the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and the strong leadership of the Nunatsiavut Government, I am pleased to see this important investment move forward. By investing in this pre-feasibility study, we are one step closer to making this valuable infrastructure a reality.”
Yvonne Jones
Parliamentary Secretary to the Federal Minister of Natural Resources and to the Federal Minister of Northern Affairs

“Having been professionally involved in this important project for many years, I am pleased to now be associated with this exciting next step for strengthening transportation networks in Labrador. The Provincial and Federal partnership for the pre-feasibility study reflects the shared priority to further connect all of Labrador’s communities. Stronger and more reliable transportation networks will have social and economic benefits for everyone.”
Perry Trimper
MHA for Lake Melville

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Learn more
Trans-Labrador Highway Paving Completed Marking Historic Day in the Big Land

National Trade Corridors Fund Backgrounder

Trade and Transportation Corridors Initiative

Investing in Canada Plan

Transportation 2030

Media contacts
Kathryn Summers
Transportation and Infrastructure
709-729-1758, 699-6147
kathrynsummers@gov.nl.ca

Allan Bock
Labrador Affairs Secretariat
Office of Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation
709-896-7935, 899-6446
allanbock@gov.nl.ca

Nadine Ramadan
Press Secretary and Communications Advisor
Office of the Honourable Omar Alghabra
Minister of Transport
Nadine.Ramadan@tc.gc.ca

Media Relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055
media@tc.gc.ca

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A powerful new musical event entitled ‘The 18’ will take place at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist on Remembrance Day (Friday, November 11). Featuring both musical and theatrical elements, the concert will bring to life the remarkable story of the children at London’s Beatrix Potter School, who discovered and began a tradition of paying tribute to the graves of 18 Newfoundland First World War soldiers.

The show will take place at 2:00 p.m., and as a special Come Home 2022 event, admission is free for all ages. Event organizers are accepting donations at the door for the Poppy Campaign, which supports veterans and their families.

‘The 18’ will feature an original script written by composer and founder/co-artistic director of Best Kind Productions, Kyle McDavid. The moving narrative will be highlighted by performances from The Ennis Sisters, Petrina Bromley, Mason Dicker and Annabelle Ramsay, the Lakecrest Chamber Choir, Lady Cove Women’s Choir, La Rose des Vents, Newman Sound Men’s Choir, the NL Deaf Choir, The Royal Newfoundland Regiment Band, Silvern Voices from Corner Brook and the Singing Legionnaires.

‘The 18’ will also premiere a brand new song created especially for this event, ‘Forever Far From Home’, by Maureen Ennis and Perry Chafe and arranged by Leslee Heys.

Come Home 2022 festivals and events are taking place all throughout Newfoundland and Labrador for the remainder of 2022. Newfoundlanders and Labradorians everywhere can visit ComeHome2022.ca to sign up for the Come Home 2022 e-newsletter, which shares updates on festivals and events throughout the year. They can also follow on Facebook and Instagram to get up-to-date celebration information.

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“Remembrance Day is a solemn day for people throughout the Commonwealth, as we remember and honour both the anniversary of the end of the First World War and all lives lost during warfare. With its connection to ‘home’, ‘The 18’ will no doubt resonate with audiences. I extend my best wishes to the creative team and performers.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

“It is a huge privilege for Lady Cove Choir, Newman Sound, and the Singing Network to partner with our Government and the many artists involved to bring together this unique and powerful act of Remembrance for all members of our community to share in. I’d like to thank the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation for their support and belief in this special project.”
Kellie Walsh
Artistic Director

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Come Home 2022

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Media contact
Adrienne Luther
Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
709-729-4819, 730-2953
adrienneluther@gov.nl.ca

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The Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL, will address participants at the annual conference of the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association tomorrow (Wednesday, November 9) at 8:30 a.m.

The conference will take place at the Emera Innovation Exchange, 100 Signal Hill Road, St. John’s.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association is an industry-driven, not-for-profit association that takes a leadership role in lowering risk and preventing injury within the construction industry. This year’s conference theme is “SAFETY – Built by Industry,” in recognition of the organization’s 25th anniversary celebrations.

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Krista Dalton
Service NL
709-729-4748, 685-6492
kristadalton@gov.nl.ca

 

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Proposed amendments to the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act received second reading in the House of Assembly today.

The proposed legislation will address housekeeping items, incorporate gender-neutral language, modernize terminology, reduce red tape and achieve internal and cross-legislative consistency.

If approved, the amended Act will come into force on September 1, 2023. This will allow WorkplaceNL ample time to make the necessary internal adjustments these amendments will require. None of the proposed changes will affect benefits to injured workers or increase costs to employers, nor do they modify current obligations, authority levels, or rights.

The need for amendments to the Act were identified in the 2013 Statutory Review, the 2019 Statutory Review and on-going analysis of the current Act by WorkplaceNL and the Workplace, Health, Safety and Compensation Review Division.

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“Modernizing the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act is long overdue. The Act has not had a substantive consolidation since 1983. While there have been some changes made to the Act since 2013, these amendments will make this legislation more user friendly and improve overall readability. As Minister Responsible for WorkplaceNL, I look forward to the successful implementation of these amendments.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister Responsible for WorkplaceNL

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Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act

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Debbie Marnell
Environment and Climate Change
709-729-2575, 699-9048
debbiemarnell@gov.nl.ca

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Recent amendments to the Wild Life Act reflect the Provincial Government’s commitment to improving access to outdoor experiences and resources, while continuing to manage the province’s big game resources sustainably for the benefit of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Amendments include streamlining the documentation process for big game hunters who donate meat to registered food banks, as well as providing ministerial authority to define the residency requirement criteria.

Based on the success of the recent pilot program allowing registered food banks to collect and distribute big game meat, amendments address issues related to possessing and distributing donated moose and caribou meat. This includes documentation required for licensed butchers, registered food banks, food bank clients, and hunters who donate moose and caribou meat to third parties.

Another amendment provides the Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture with the authority to define the residency requirement criteria for members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Canadian Armed Forces.

These amendments are part of a responsible management approach that maintains healthy wildlife populations while continuing to provide hunters throughout the province with meaningful harvesting opportunities.

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“The annual big game hunt is a cherished cultural and recreational activity enjoyed by thousands of hunters who benefit from the physical activity of hunting, the healthy food it provides and the shared culture of the hunt. Amendments to the Wild Life Act will ensure even more Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are able to reap these benefits.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

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Hunters to Donate Moose and Caribou at Participating Food Banks

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Linda Skinner
Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
709-637-2284, 632-8167
lindaskinner@gov.nl.ca

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The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture will bring greetings at the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Seal Summit reception tomorrow evening (Tuesday, November 8).

The reception will take place at the Emera Innovation Exchange, 100 Signal Hill Road, St. John’s, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The Seal Summit is intended to facilitate discussion and collaboration between Indigenous partners, the commercial fishing industry, environmental non-governmental organizations, academia and provincial and territorial representatives on seal product development and market innovation in Atlantic Canada.

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Media contact
Craig Renouf
Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
709-637-2923, 640-6922
craigrenouf@gov.nl.ca

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The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Education, will present awards tomorrow (Tuesday, November 8) to recipients of the Premier’s Awards for Teaching Innovation and the Minister of Education’s Awards for Compassion in Teaching.

The event will take place in the lobby of the East Block, Confederation Building at 3:30 p.m.

The event will also be live streamed on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Facebook page.

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Media contacts
Meghan McCabe
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
meghanmccabe@gov.nl.ca

Lynn Robinson
Education
709-729-1906, 691-9466
lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca

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The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador:

Speaker, I rise today to recognize an event that honours the past, has great significance in the present and reminds us of the sacrifices that were made for our future.

As we look forward to Remembrance Day later this week, I invite all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to reflect on the freedoms they enjoy and consider how they will honour the fallen and all those who have served to protect those freedoms.

This past September, more than a century after Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Nangle set out to create an enduring memorial to the valour and sacrifice of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, his vision to establish The Trail of the Caribou was completed.

With the dedication of the final monument at the Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park, six life-size bronze caribou monuments now stand as a permanent tribute to the bravery of the Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who fought for freedom, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice, in critical battles in Türkiye, France and Belgium.

Today, I am pleased to welcome to the gallery His Excellency Kerim Uras, the Turkish Ambassador to Canada, whose country welcomed us in September for this historic event.

It meant so much to stand on that sacred ground – where once they stood, experiencing the horrors of war – to honour the brave members of the Regiment in such a meaningful way.

Speaker, I extend my sincere thanks to Ambassador Uras and the Gallipoli Peninsula Historic Directorate for their generosity and support in commemorating this important chapter of our history.

I also thank the Royal Canadian Legion and Veterans Affairs Canada, for their commitment to preserving and presenting Newfoundland and Labrador’s proud military history, and for their unwavering support as we worked together to fulfill Padre Nangle’s vision.

And of course, to the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Advisory Council – thank you for your tireless dedication to ensuring that this memorial would be constructed.

Through your efforts and perseverance, the stories of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment will be remembered for future generations around the world.

Thank you.

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The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is processing requests from wind energy project proponents for temporary wind monitoring activities on Crown lands. This process is not part of the ongoing crown land nomination and bid process with the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology. This is also separate from the environmental assessment process through the Department of Environment and Climate Change.

Wind energy project proponents are permitted to apply for a temporary licence to place data collecting meteorological evaluation towers on Crown lands. To date, five companies have applied for meteorological evaluation towers, and the applications cover 19 potential tower sites in the eastern, western and Northern Peninsula regions. Thus far, eight sites have been approved, one has been rejected, and all others are under assessment.

These licences are temporary during the data collection phase; once data collection is complete, the licence terminates and the conditions include the need for the site to be returned in a condition acceptable to the Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture.

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Erin Shea
Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
709-729-3733
erinshea@gov.nl.ca

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The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, is part of the Canadian delegation attending the 27th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

COP27 signifies the importance for world leaders to implement and transform key climate related decisions into concrete actions. The conference will focus on raising ambition, building upon the previous Conference of the Parties, including the COP26 outcomes (Glasgow Pact) with an aim to address the climate emergency and promote coordinated action to tackle climate change impacts and reduce emissions. COP27 is focused on four overall goals: mitigation, adaption, finance and collaboration.

Tomorrow (November 8), Minister Davis will be a panelist at an event hosted by the Ocean Frontier Institute at Canada’s COP27 pavilion. He will speak on the important role our oceans play in the carbon cycle, as well as opportunities to enhance the potential of our oceans as a carbon sink and a carbon capture and storage solution, as they can absorb more carbon from the atmosphere than they release.

The Provincial Government is committed to addressing climate change. Our actions include the implementation of a climate change action plan, a new renewable energy action plan, achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, establishing a Net-Zero Advisory Committee and advancing electrification and innovation to further the transition into more renewable energy sources.

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“COP27 is a tremendous opportunity to engage with international jurisdictions and organizations on future actions and goals to mitigate the global impacts of climate change. Climate change affects all of us, and I look forward to participating in this esteemed conference to promote provincial capacities and infrastructure as it relates to oceans technology. I am also looking forward to learning from other jurisdictions on pathways to achieve net zero. I welcome the many important conversations that will bring forth a wealth of information and knowledge on this crucial global issue.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Environment and Climate Change

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United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27)

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Environment and Climate Change
709-729-2575, 699-9048
debbiemarnell@gov.nl.ca

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The Department of Industry, Energy and Technology is currently reviewing the recently submitted Nominations of Areas of Interest for wind energy projects in the Province. Next week, the department will host a series of virtual sessions with respect to those land areas of interest being considered for a future call for competitive land bids, starting in December 2022.

This input will be used to inform decisions about lands that may be made available for a competitive bid process for onshore wind development projects, and to help ensure the development of the province’s wind resources is undertaken in a responsible, timely, sustainable and competitive manner.

It is important to note that this engagement activity is incremental to further engagement that will be required as part of existing processes such as Environmental Assessment review, should development be proposed in a particular area.

The department invites stakeholder groups to the following virtual engagement sessions regarding two Land Areas of Interest for Wind Energy Projects:

• Monday, November 14, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.

The intent of this engagement process is for the Provincial Government to:

• Meet with representatives from the selected areas to provide an overview of the Crown land nomination process;
• Inform the community that the area, selected through the recent call for Crown land nominations for onshore wind energy projects, may be offered as part of a competitive bid process; and
• To determine the level of support for further consideration.

It is requested that participants pre-register. Those wishing to register for any of the sessions can email windlandnominations@gov.nl.ca.

An online questionnaire soliciting feedback will be made available at the link below immediately following the first information session. For more information on these public engagement sessions, visit www.engageNL.ca.

The department received 31 land nomination submissions for wind energy projects. Through a detailed assessment, the Provincial Government will determine which land package(s) will be made available for this first round of the competitive land bid process. The process is expected to be launched on December 15, 2022. More information on the competitive land bid process will be available in the coming weeks.

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“These engagement sessions are part of our fair, transparent and competitive approach to ensuring the province’s wind energy resources are developed in a responsible manner and provide the greatest long-term benefit to residents of our province.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology

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Crown Land Nomination Process for Onshore Wind Energy Projects

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Eric Humber
Industry, Energy and Technology
709-729-5777, 725-9655
erichumber@gov.nl.ca

Land Area of Interest 1 – Eastern Area Land Area of Interest 2 – Western Area

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, today’s technical briefing and media availability with Auditor General, Denise Hanrahan, will be postponed. A new date will be announced in the near future.

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Chrysta Collins
Manager of Communications and Stakeholder Relations
709-730-1568
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The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Michael Harvey, has released his Report A-2022-026 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.

To view the Report in its entirety, please go to www.oipc.nl.ca/reports/commissioner.

Report: A-2022-026 Report Date: November 3, 2022 Public Body: Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Summary: The Complainant made an access to information request under the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for records relating to the Complainant and their minor children. The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate responded by withholding all responsive records under section 41 of the Act. The Complainant made a complaint to this Office arguing jurisdiction, procedural fairness and the public interest. The Commissioner found that the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate’s application of section 41 was appropriate and recommended the public body continue to withhold the records.

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Sean Murray
Director of Research and Quality Assurance
709-729-6309

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The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

CONDITION of release Approved:

Southern Bay Blue Spruce R.V. Park and Campground                            (Reg. 2135)
Proponent: Camkap Software Development Group Inc.

On October 28, 2022, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change approved the Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the Southern Bay Blue Spruce R.V. Park and Campground. Completion of the ESA is a condition of release from environmental assessment for this project.

Undertakings Released:
Maccles Lake Road Farm Expansion                                                               (Reg. 2217)
Proponent:

The Project is released subject to the following conditions:

• The proponent is required to uphold all commitments made in the environmental assessment submission to mitigate the effects of the Project on the environment.
• The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture requires the following conditions:
  • The proponent is to maintain a minimum 50-metre undisturbed riparian buffer from the high water mark of all wetlands and waterbodies within and adjacent to the Project that are identified on either the 1:50,000 scale National Topographic System maps, or the topographic mapping layer shown in the Provincial Land Use Atlas, to protect sensitive riparian and aquatic species and their habitats.
  • No vegetation clearing is to occur within 800 metres of a bald eagle or osprey nest during the nesting season (March 15 to July 31) and 200 metres during the remainder of the year. The 200-metre buffer also applies to all other raptor nests (e.g. Northern Goshawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Merlin, American Kestrel, Great-horned Owl, Boreal Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl). The location of any raptor nest sites must be reported to the Wildlife Division. For more information, please contact the Wildlife Division at (709) 637-2052.
• The proponent is required to advise the Environmental Assessment Division when the conditions of release have been met, by emailing a written description, documents, and images (where applicable) demonstrating that the conditions have been fulfilled.
• The proponent is required to update the Environmental Assessment Division on the status of the Project, including a copy of all permits, licences, certificates, approvals and other authorizations required for the project, one year from the date of the release letter and to provide additional updates if requested.

Springdale Glove Manufacturing Facility                                                       (Reg. 2218)
Proponent: Superior Glove Works Limited

The Project is released subject to the following conditions:

• The proponent is required to uphold all commitments made in the environmental assessment submission to mitigate the effects of the Project on the environment.
• The Pollution Prevention Division of the Department of Environment and Climate Change requires the proponent to submit a Waste Management Plan for approval, prior to Project commencement. The Water Resources Management Division of the Department of Environment and Climate Change requires the following:
  • A Water Resources Management Plan that demonstrates the safe disposal of the facility’s process water and storm water runoff or the near by waterbody, without causing a significant adverse environmental effect.
• The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture requires the following;
  • No vegetation clearing is to occur within 800 metres of a bald eagle or osprey nest during the nesting season (March 15 to July 31) and 200 metres during the remainder of the year. The 200-metre buffer also applies to all other raptor nests (e.g. Northern Goshawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Merlin, American Kestrel, Great-horned Owl, Boreal Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl). The location of any raptor nest sites must be reported to the Wildlife Division
• The proponent is required to advise the Environmental Assessment Division when the conditions of release have been met, by emailing a written description, documents, and images (where applicable) to demonstrate that the conditions have been fulfilled.
• The proponent is required to update the Environmental Assessment Division on the status of the Project, including a copy of all permits, licences, certificates, approvals and other authorizations required for the Project, one year from the date of this release letter and to provide additional updates if required.

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Environmental Assessment Division
Department of Environment and Climate Change
West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6

Public comments may be forwarded to: EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca

Environmental assessment information is available at:

www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/env-assessment/

www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/files/GUIDE-TO-THE-PROCESS_May-2022.pdf

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If you submit comments on a project that is under environmental assessment, please advise the Department if you DO NOT wish to share your comments with the project proponent.

Media contact
Debbie Marnell
Environment and Climate Change
709-729-2575, 699-9048
debbiemarnell@gov.nl.ca

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The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, today announced a contribution of over $115,000 to the Town of Botwood and the Botwood Mural Arts Society towards a commemoration project for the 200th Anniversary of the Death of Demasduit.

This commemoration project will involve the installation of a slightly larger than life bronze statue of Demasduit, Nonosabasut and their newborn child. The statue will be located on Botwood’s Blueberry Hill, overlooking the waterways on which the Beothuk travelled from their winter homes to their summer fishing grounds and upon which Demasduit’s life ended.

The statue will be surrounded by a healing garden, a place of quiet reflection for our shared journey towards Truth and Reconciliation. Demasduit died onboard the HMS Grasshopper in Botwood Harbour on January 8, 1820. The commemoration project to mark the 200th anniversary was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This provincial contribution is in addition to $356,000 the town has received through the Legacy Fund of the federal Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage, also announced today.

In addition to the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador, other funding partners include the Town of Botwood, Miawpukek First Nation, Botwood Heritage Society, Botwood Mural Arts Society and the United Church of Canada.

This project is supported by all five Indigenous Governments and Organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador, and by all neighbouring towns in the Exploits region.

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“Congratulations to the Town of Botwood and its community and Indigenous partners for coming together to bring forth a proposal to commemorate the tragic passing of a Beothuk woman, Demasduit. The Provincial Government is pleased to join with the Federal Government and other investors in a project that honours the history and legacy of the Beothuk people.”
Honourable Lisa Dempster
Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation
Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs

“We are thrilled with the level of support the Town of Botwood has received for this important work. We are grateful to both the federal and provincial governments for recognizing the importance of the Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the Death of Demasduit and its place in the history of our community, our province and our country. The combined financial contributions from both levels of government will go a long way to ensuring this project leaves a legacy of honour to Demasduit, her family and the Beothuk people.”
James Sceviour
Mayor of Botwood

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Allan Bock
Office of Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation
709-896-7935, 899-6446
allanbock@gov.nl.ca

Mike Shainline
Town of Botwood
709-290-1901
shainline.dm@gmail.com

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Tomorrow (Saturday, November 5) is Guy Fawkes Night, and the Provincial Government is reminding residents to ensure bonfires are conducted in a safe and legal manner.

Residents are encouraged to attend a community-sponsored event, but for those who choose to hold a private bonfire, please ensure you are complying with municipal and provincial laws and contact your municipality, local service district, Inuit Community Government or local fire department for more information.

Residents are advised that it is against the law to openly burn plastics, tires, asphalt products, paint products, used oil, household garbage and treated wood. In areas where bonfires are permissible, residents are cautioned to take the following steps:

• Fires should be placed on a gravel base eight to 10 metres from trees or structures;
• Flammable liquids should not be used to start or accelerate a fire, and aerosol cans and pressurized gas cylinders, such as propane cylinders, should not be added to a fire;
• Only adults should add material to the fire, and children should be kept at a safe distance at all times and closely supervised by guardians around a bonfire;
• Property owners in the area of the fire should ensure all combustible materials are properly secured;
• Bonfire organizers should ensure ready access to fire extinguishing tools and supplies; and
• Once finished, the fire should be fully extinguished using water and/or gravel and the bonfire area should be cleared and returned to its previous condition.

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Emily-Jane Gillingham
Justice and Public Safety
709-729-2634, 730-4607
emilygillingham@gov.nl.ca

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Come From Away is coming home! Today, the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced that a home-grown, reimagined version of the internationally acclaimed theatrical production, Come From Away, will be housed in Gander, beginning in the summer of 2023.

With book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, the Gander production will be executive produced by Come From Away’s originating producer, Michael Rubinoff.

Nationally renowned director and Newfoundlander and Labradorian Jillian Keiley is returning to the province from the National Arts Centre in Ottawa to direct Gander’s Come From Away.

Shows will take place at the Gander Arts and Culture Centre (Joseph R Smallwood Centre), under the leadership of Arts and Culture Centre director, Aiden Flynn. Performances will take place on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, beginning on July 7 with an official opening taking place on July 22.

The final performance of the inaugural run will take place on September 3, 2023.

Tickets go on sale on Monday, November 7 at noon via the Arts and Culture Centre website.

Come From Away is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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“Bringing a full-length Come From Away production to Gander is, quite simply, a dream come true. Since its inception, this musical has connected people from all around the world to our people and province with the beautiful story of how our community stepped up in an unimaginable time. Now, the musical will bring people from all around the world to Newfoundland and Labrador. I extend my sincere appreciation to Irene Sankoff and David Hein for their desire to make this a reality for the people of Gander, surrounding communities and, indeed, the entire province.”
Honourable Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

“Come From Away is a story about Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, ‘come from aways’ and the heart of this place. The sky is the limit with regard to this show’s impact on Newfoundland and Labrador’s cultural and tourism industries and it is a natural progression in Come From Away’s journey to bring this show home to ‘The Rock’!”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

“After sharing this incredible story on Broadway and around the world, there was only one place in North America to launch an all new production, Gander. We are excited that acclaimed Newfoundland and Labradorian director, and our friend, Jillian Keiley will reimagine Come From Away in the community where the story unfolds.”
Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Creators, Come From Away

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Meghan McCabe
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
meghanmccabe@gov.nl.ca

Gina MacArthur
Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
709-729-5889, 709-327-9574
ginamacarthur@gov.nl.ca

Michael Rubinoff
Executive Producer
416-525-7787
rubinoffm@gmail.com

Aiden Flynn
Director, Arts and Culture Centres
709-729-3904, 709-725-1430
aflynn@gov.nl.ca

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