Government of Newfoundland News
Provincial Government Commemorates World Refugee Day
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today acknowledges World Refugee Day.
Ministerial Statement - Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop a Continued Success
Executive Council
Mr. Speaker, for more than 20 years, the Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop has provided a wonderful opportunity for participants to learn new outdoor recreation skills and enhance their knowledge of fishing, hunting and other activities.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Provides Update on Advance 2030 at Noia Conference
Natural Resources
Mr. Speaker, this morning I had the privilege of giving the keynote speech at the 2019 Noia Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Participate in the Unveiling of a Heart Garden at Government House
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will participate in the unveiling of the Heart Garden “Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams” on the grounds of Government House tomorrow (Friday, June 21). The ceremony begins at 1:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Speak at Event Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will speak at a flag raising and eagle feather presentation to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, tomorrow (Friday, June 21). The ceremony will take place at the RCMP Headquarters, 100 East White Hills Road in St. John’s at 9:00 a.m.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Stoodley to Attend 100th Anniversary of Cohen’s Home Furnishings
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Sarah Stoodley, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend the 100th anniversary celebration of Cohen’s Home Furnishings tomorrow (Friday, June 21). The event is taking place at Cohen’s St. John’s, 81 Kenmount Road, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Provincial Government Releases Implementation Update for Advance 2030
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, today released the 2018-19 Implementation Update for Advance 2030 – A Plan for Growth in the Newfoundland and Labrador Oil and Gas Industry as part of her keynote address at the 2019 Noia Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition.
Provincial Government Advises Carrot Rewards App Ending
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development is advising that Carrot Insights Inc. is discontinuing operations as of Thursday, June 20, and the Carrot Rewards app is no longer available.
Provincial Government Announces Designated Suppliers List for International Entrepreneur and International Graduate Entrepreneur Net Worth Verification
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Following a Request for Qualifications issued in October 2018, the Provincial Government today announced the designated suppliers list for verification of financial net worth and source of funds for business immigration stream applicants under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program.
Provincial Government Announces New Appointments to the Muskrat Falls Oversight Committee
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, announced the appointments of Lynn Zurel CPA, CA, and Judy Morrow, QC, to the Muskrat Falls Project Oversight Committee. This committee is mandated to provide independent and transparent oversight on cost and schedule performance of the project.
Atlantic Canada's Auditors General Follow-up Report Finds Risks to Atlantic Lottery Corporation Linger
Office of the Auditor General
Today the auditors general of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island released the results of their joint follow-up report on the status of implementing recommendations from their joint audit of the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC).
Ministerial Statement - Minister Crocker Emphasizes Importance of Modern Technology for Highway Safety
Transportation and Works
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to inform my colleagues how the Department of Transportation and Works is increasing the use of technology to help people make more informed decisions before travelling.
Ministerial Statement - Province Celebrates Junior Achievement Hall of Fame Inductees
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation:
Public Advisory: Updates Provided on Veterans Memorial Highway Detours
Transportation and Works
As work to replace culverts on Veterans Memorial Highway is progressing, detours on the highway will be relocated to Route 71, Hodgewater Line, and the Bay Roberts Interchange at Country Road beginning tomorrow, Thursday, June 20.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Bring Greetings at Coalition of Persons with Disabilities AGM and Inclusion Awards
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Newfoundland and Labrador AGM and Inclusion Awards tomorrow (Thursday, June 20).
Media Advisory: Minister Coady to Deliver Keynote Speech at Noia Conference
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, will deliver the keynote speech at the Noia 2019 Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition tomorrow (Thursday, June 20) at 8:00 a.m. This session of the conference will take place in the Bowring Ballroom at the St. John’s Convention Centre, 50 New Gower St.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Address Maritime Lumber Bureau’s 80th Annual General Meeting
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will bring greetings at the official opening of the Maritime Lumber Bureau’s 80th Annual General Meeting in St. John’s tomorrow (Wednesday, June 19) at 1:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, 115 Cavendish Square.
Office of the Auditor General - Media Advisory: Atlantic Canada’s Auditors General Follow-up of Recommendations to the Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Office of the Auditor General
The Joint Follow-up of Recommendations to the Atlantic Lottery Corporation will be made available on the Auditor General of Newfoundland and Labrador website around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19.
Public Advisory: Exploits Bridge on Granite Lake Forest Access Road Closing for Repairs
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Exploits Bridge on the Granite Lake forest access road near Millertown will be closed to all vehicle traffic on Thursday, June 20.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Warr Congratulates Newfoundland and Labrador’s 2019 Schulich Leaders
Education and Early Childhood Development
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to congratulate Shiloh Burton of Springdale and Kendra Burden of Port Hope Simpson, who have been named two of 50 Schulich Leaders across Canada.
