Government of Newfoundland News

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

Due to a significant washout and ongoing erosion concerns immediately west of the culvert under the Trans-Canada Highway at the Wreckhouse parking lot, this portion of the T’Railway Provincial Park has been closed until further notice. Users are asked to avoid the area.

Office of the Child and Youth Advocate

November 20 is National Child Day. It is a special day that recognizes our country’s commitment to upholding the rights of all children and youth. This year’s National Child Day marks the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. While Canada has made progress on children’s rights, there is much work to be done in this province and throughout the country to advance and protect children’s rights.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation:

Children, Seniors and Social Development

The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development:

Fisheries and Land Resources

Residents of Rocky Harbour and area are asked to take appropriate action to properly store household garbage to address the problem of black bears roaming the area. To avoid attracting bears in communities and backyards do not store garbage in outside containers until collection day and keep pets inside or under close supervision. Two bear traps are currently set in the area and conservation officers continue to monitor on a regular basis. The public are reminded to avoid areas where traps have been set.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced reappointments to the Standing Fish Price Setting Panel.

Executive Council
Service NL

Starting today, all residents can register for MyGovNL, the Provincial Government’s platform that provides multiple online services in one convenient, combined location. Residents can easily register by visiting www.gov.nl.ca/digitalgovernment.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the positive work of municipal leaders which was recognized at the annual Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Conference and Trade Show this past weekend in St. John’s. I was very pleased to join Premier Ball and other ministers and MHAs at the convention to acknowledge the work of our municipal councils and employees who work tirelessly every day to improve our communities.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

Mr. Speaker, it is truly an honour to rise today in this Honourable House to highlight The Way Forward on Adult Literacy, the province’s partnership-driven adult literacy action plan.

Executive Council
Office for the Status of Women

Mr. Speaker, I rise in this honourable house today to recognize the Mokami Status of Women Council as they celebrate their 40th anniversary this week.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Minimum Wage Review Committee invites stakeholders and members of the general public to provide input into the current review of the minimum wage. The minimum wage rate can have impacts on employees, employers and the overall economy.

Fisheries and Land Resources

The McKenzies Brook bridge, located at the 3.7-kilometre mark on the McKenzies Brook forest access road near the Town of Glenburnie, will be closed for repairs for three days effective Monday, November 18 to Wednesday, November 20.

Education and Early Childhood Development

Guided by the Education Action Plan, a Provincial Reading and Mathematics Assessment (PRMA) for grades three, six and nine students will begin in May 2020. The Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes, Now is the Time, identified a need for a new provincial assessment of curriculum outcomes in reading and mathematics curricula to better align with national and international assessments.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today launched The Way Forward on Workforce Development - the Provincial Government’s plan for strengthening the province’s workforce and supporting a productive, knowledge-based economy. Minister Mitchelmore was joined by the Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, and students and staff of Indian River High School in Springdale who are exploring first-hand the value of skilled trades.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced four appointments to Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Board of Regents.

Executive Council
Service NL

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL, will participate in an event tomorrow (Friday, November 15) ...

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, joined by the Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will launch The Way Forward on Workforce Development tomorrow (Friday, November 15) beginning at 8:50 a.m. at Indian River High School, 10 Grant Avenue, Springdale.

Executive Council
Municipal Affairs and Environment

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, hosted the fourth annual Premier’s Forum on Local Government this morning at the St. John’s Convention Centre. Premier Ball was joined by the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, and approximately 50 delegates representing municipalities from across the province.

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the appointment of Kendra Wright as Deputy Minister (Acting) of the Indigenous Affairs Secretariat effective immediately.

Natural Resources

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