Government of Newfoundland News
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report A-2019-020 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Michael Harvey, has released his Report A-2019-020 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.
Downtown Stephenville Business Improvement Association to Revitalize the Downtown Core
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The tourism industry is a key economic driver in Atlantic Canada, creating good paying jobs for the middle class, attracting new visitors and building strong and vibrant communities.
Media Advisory: Minister Warr to Participate in the 66th Provincial Convention of the Royal Canadian Legion, Newfoundland Labrador Command
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will participate in the Royal Canadian Legion, Newfoundland Labrador Command’s 66th Provincial Convention on Sunday, August 25, in Grand Falls-Windsor.
Uniform Law Conference of Canada Concludes its Annual Meeting
Justice and Public Safety
The Uniform Law Conference of Canada (ULCC), a government-supported organization that works to modernize and harmonize federal, provincial and territorial laws and considers proposals to reform criminal laws, held its 101st Annual Meeting in St. John’s this week.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Join MP Hutchings for Site Visit and Funding Announcement
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will join Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, for a funding announcement in Stephenville. The event will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 26, at 104 Main Street, Stephenville, NL.
Request For Proposals Issued for New Adult Mental Health and Addictions Hospital
Executive Council
Transportation and Works
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government has reached the next stage of the procurement of a new adult mental health and addictions hospital in St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Participate in Announcement in Natuashish
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will join the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade and Member of Parliament for Labrador, and Deputy Grand Chief Etienne Rich, Innu Nation, as well as members of the Mushuau Innu First Nation and the Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation, tomorrow (Saturday, August 24) to announce a new Innu-led placement resource in Natuashish.
Provincial Government Extends Pilot Employment Programs for International Students
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced nearly $415,000 through the Labour Market Partnerships Program to extend two pilot employment programs for international students and graduates. This continues to fulfill commitments in The Way Forward on Immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador to provide international student placement and graduate internship opportunities.
Registration Open for 2019 Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop in Labrador
Fisheries and Land Resources
Registration is open for the upcoming Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop at Christian Youth Camp, Gosling Lake in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The workshop will run from September 13-15, 2019.
Governments Announce Investments to Support Tourism in Twillingate
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Today, the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, announced funding of $20,000 to help Grow Twillingate host the 5th Unscripted Twillingate Digital Arts Festival from September 19-22, 2019. Scott Simms, Member of Parliament for Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, announced $33,000 for the project.
Media Advisory: Minister Haley to Bring Greetings at Bonavista Biennale Celebration Event
Executive Council
The Honourable Carol Anne Haley, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will bring greetings at a Bonavista Biennale Celebration event tomorrow (Friday, August 23), at the Garrick Theatre Annex, 16-20 Church Street, Bonavista, beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove to Increase Parking Capacity as Tourism Visitation Rises
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove is seeing phenomenal growth at its tourism attractions and operations. To help ensure visitors have a safe, enjoyable and more accessible experience, the town is creating additional parking and installing new signage. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is contributing $21,894 towards the project while the Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), is providing a non-repayable contribution of $37,390.
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Speak at SEED Funding Competition Award Ceremony
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will bring greetings at the Study and Stay Newfoundland and Labrador Pilot Project’s SEED Funding Competition Award Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, August 23) at College of the North Atlantic’s Prince Philip Drive Campus, St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Bring Greetings at Canadian Institute of Management National Conference
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will bring greetings at the Canadian Institute of Management National Conference at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, August 23). The event will take place at the Holiday Inn, 180 Portugal Cove Road, St. John’s.
Helping University Students Kick-Start Their Business Ideas
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Supporting business development and innovation at post-secondary institutions helps foster entrepreneurship, creates more competitive businesses and builds a stronger economy. To that end, the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship is providing guidance, resources and mentorship to help more Memorial University students establish successful businesses.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report A-2019-019 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Michael Harvey, has released his Report A-2019-019 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Stoodley to Attend Chef’s Hike on the O’Brien Farm
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Sarah Stoodley, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend the Chef’s Hike on the O’Brien Farm tomorrow (Thursday, August 22). The event is being held to launch the O’Brien Farm capital fundraising campaign to support the construction and programming of the O’Brien Farm and Learning Centre.
Public Advisory: Flat Bay Trestle in T’Railway Provincial Park Open to Users
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Flat Bay Trestle, located in the community of Flat Bay, has been repaired and is now open to the public.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend Unveiling of Museum Exhibit
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend the official unveiling of the SS Wolf II exhibit tomorrow (Thursday, August 22). The event will take place at the Cupids Legacy Centre, 368 Seaforest Drive, Cupids, beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Join Minister O’Regan for Funding Announcement
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will join the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for St. John’s South-Mount Pearl, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, to make an announcement related to tourism in the Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove.
