Government of Newfoundland News

Natural Resources

The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources:

Transportation and Works

The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works:

Fisheries and Land Resources

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will tour Cornerstone Farm in Cormack tomorrow (Friday, December 6) at 11:00 a.m. The farm is located about one kilometer from the entrance to the Town of Cormack on Veteran’s Drive, Route 422.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Public Post-Secondary Education Review Committee is holding a public consultation session in Baie Verte for all residents who have an interest in public post-secondary education.

Justice and Public Safety

The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will hold a media availability today (Thursday, December 5) to address an ongoing RNC investigation into the death of an inmate at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary on November 6, 2019.

Children, Seniors and Social Development

The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will speak tonight (Wednesday, December 4) at the MADD Avalon Annual Vigil in Remembrance of Victims and Survivors of Impaired Driving.

Transportation and Works

The 33rd annual Christmas Lights Across Canada celebration will take place tomorrow (Thursday, December 5), beginning at 6:00 p.m. in St. John’s in the lobby of the Confederation Building, East Block.

Justice and Public Safety

The Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission will present the annual Human Rights Award at a ceremony tomorrow (Thursday, December 5). The event begins at 2:35 p.m. with the award being presented at 3:00 p.m. at Government House in St. John's.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the importance of practicing fire safety throughout the year and particularly during the Christmas holiday season.

Service NL

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight National Safe Driving Week, which takes place every year from December 1 to 7.

Children, Seniors and Social Development
Finance
Health and Community Services

The Provincial Government today announced several measures related to the cannabis industry in the province as it prepares for the implementation of new products later this month. The aim of these measures is to protect public health while also supporting local retailers.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Michael Harvey, has released his Report A-2019-031 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.

Service NL

National Safe Driving Week, recognized annually from December 1 to 7, is an opportunity to promote defensive driving habits, raise awareness of potential road hazards and prepare for winter driving conditions.

House of Assembly

On December 2, 2019, the House of Assembly unanimously concurred in the Final Report of the Privileges and Elections Committee on the Development of a Legislature-specific Harassment-free Workplace Policy, April 2019. The work was directed to the Committee by a Private Members’ Resolution passed by the House on May 2, 2018.

Education and Early Childhood Development

Mr. Speaker, today I rise in this Honourable House to announce more than $200,000 in scholarships for 201 recent high school graduates as part of the Provincial Scholarship program. The program recognizes high school graduates throughout Newfoundland and Labrador for their hard work, dedication and academic achievements.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to acknowledge two of our talented writers from this province who were recently recognized on the national stage.

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced an independent review into the movement of executive staff within the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Children, Seniors and Social Development

To recognize December 3 as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, today joined representatives from the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities NL to sign a proclamation to commemorate the annual observance.

Service NL

Service NL announced today that a Corner Brook company has been charged with violations of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and Regulations.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced nearly $34,500 from the Business Development Support program to assist with marketing activities for the Jerry-Buddy.