Government of Newfoundland News

Children, Seniors and Social Development

Today, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, announced the launch of an engagement process for the five-year statutory review of the Adoption Act, 2013. The purpose of this legislation is to govern the adoption process in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Health and Community Services

The holiday season in Newfoundland and Labrador involves many festive events and an abundance of celebratory traditions. Whether cooking for a large gathering or yourself, the Department of Health and Community Services is reminding residents to be aware of food-related risks that could lead to foodborne disease outbreaks.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The lights of the Christmas season bring a festive and warm atmosphere to trees, boats and homes. Take these steps to help ensure lights are managed safely:

Finance

The Auditor General today released her annual Update Report, which provides the status of recommendations made during previous reports to the House of Assembly.

Finance

The Auditor General today released her 2019 Report on the Audit of the Province’s Financial Statements. The report provides an unqualified (“clean”) audit opinion on the Consolidated Summary Financial Statements for the year ending March 31, 2019, and provides comments on government’s approach to fiscal management over the short- and long-term.

Office of the Auditor General

Auditor General, Julia Mullaley, delivered her report to the House of Assembly today on the update on recommendations from the November 2016 Report on Performance Audits of Departments and Crown Agencies.

Office of the Auditor General

Auditor General, Julia Mullaley, delivered her report to the House of Assembly today on the audit of the financial statements of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador for the year ended March 31, 2019.

Education and Early Childhood Development

Students from schools throughout the province will have the opportunity to explore post-secondary options outside their home communities.

Children, Seniors and Social Development

Today, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Athletic Excellence Fund.

Office of the Auditor General

Auditor General, Julia Mullaley, will deliver her annual report to the House of Assembly tomorrow (Thursday, December 19) on the audit of the financial statements of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador for the year ended March 31, 2019. She will also deliver her annual report on the status of implementation of recommendations from the November 2016 Report on the Performance Audits of Departments and Crown agencies.

Service NL

The Provincial Government today announced the beginning of the statutory review of the workers’ compensation system as required under the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act. The review provides an opportunity for residents of the province to participate in the process, which leads to improvements in operations and client services.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced that following a request from the Minimum Wage Review Committee for additional time to complete its work, the deadline to submit the committee’s report has been extended to January 17, 2020.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

It is essential to have a fire extinguisher in your home. Fire extinguishers can be used to quickly put out a small fire before it becomes larger.

Natural Resources

The Department of Natural Resources is undertaking consultations regarding a review of the legislation that regulates quarry activity in the province.

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced two appointments to the senior executive of the Newfoundland and Labrador Public Service.

Fisheries and Land Resources

The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, has announced that applications for the 2020 Vegetable Transplant Program and 2020 Asparagus Crown Program are open to commercial vegetable producers.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The excitement of choosing a real Christmas tree is a staple of the holiday season for some families in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Children, Seniors and Social Development

The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, announced today that applications are now being accepted for the Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program. Budget 2019 allocates $95,000 for the Age-Friendly NL Communities program. Funding is available to communities and regions who wish to conduct an age-friendly community assessment, develop an age-friendly action plan, and implement actions.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

Cooking and baking is an important part of holiday season preparations for families and group activities.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced the final project in the current round of projects to expand wireless coverage in communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Minister Davis was joined by the Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and MHA for Baie Verte – Green Bay, as well as representatives from the town of Middle Arm for the announcement.