Government of Newfoundland News
Provincial Government to Ban Retail Plastic Bags
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Amendments to the Environmental Protection Act were introduced today that will allow the Provincial Government to draft regulations to ban the distribution of retail plastic bags.
Provincial Government Now Accepting Applications for Expanded Student Mentorship Program
Executive Council
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, is inviting applications from employers for the Student Mentorship Program.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Announce Details of New Agriculture Program
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will announce the details of a program that will help raise awareness of food self-sufficiency, support local food production and the agriculture sector tomorrow (Wednesday, April,10). The event will take place at 10:00 a.m., at the Elaine Dobbin Centre for Autism, 70 Clinch Crescent, St. John’s.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Dempster Recognizes National Volunteer Week
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to recognize April 7 to 13 as National Volunteer Week.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Congratulates New Chair of Human Rights Commission
Justice and Public Safety
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to stand today to congratulate Ms. Judy White on her recent appointment as Chair of the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission.
Premier Ball Announces $129 Million for Municipal Infrastructure
Executive Council
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government is committing more than $129 million for municipal infrastructure to build safe and sustainable communities across Newfoundland and Labrador.
New Initiatives Enhance Efforts to Increase Immigration, Retention
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
New initiatives through The Way Forward on Immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador will enhance ongoing efforts to encourage more newcomers to live, work and stay in the province.
“Let’s Get Outdoors” to Celebrate National Wildlife Week
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, is encouraging all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to head outdoors to enjoy our natural environment and share your photos of wildlife and wild places during National Wildlife Week April 7 to 13.
Provincial Government Celebrates Volunteer Week
Executive Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, is encouraging all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to celebrate the inspiring and immeasurable work of volunteers during National Volunteer Week.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Announce Investments in Municipal Infrastructure
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will make an infrastructure funding announcement tomorrow (Tuesday, April 9) that will deliver benefits to communities across the province. Premier Ball will be joined by the Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, and Terry Dunn, President of the Board of Directors of the Heavy Civil Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. The announcement will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Heavy Civil Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, 25 Kenmount Road, St. John’s.
House of Assembly - Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections Tables Final Report on the Development of a Legislature-Specific Harassment-Free Workplace Policy
House of Assembly
The Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections tabled its final report in the House of Assembly today (Monday, April 8) respecting the development of a legislature-specific harassment-free workplace policy. This work was directed to the Committee by a Private Members’ Resolution unanimously passed by the House on May 2, 2018.
Minister Haggie Acknowledges the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Campaign
Health and Community Services
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services:
Corner Brook Regional High Student Named 2019 Lester B. Pearson Scholar
Education and Early Childhood Development
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development:
Premier Ball Congratulates Athletes, Officials and Volunteers for a Successful Labrador Winter Games
Executive Council
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador:
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Make Announcement Regarding Immigration Action Plan
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will make an announcement on the new initiatives of The Way Forward on Immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador, tomorrow (Tuesday, April 9). The event takes place at the St. John’s Farmers’ Market, 245 Freshwater Road, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Capital Renovation Grants Assist Child Care Providers in Making Quality Improvements
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, announced today that $6.5 million in Capital Renovation Grants has been allocated to 59 child care service providers. The grants are being provided through the $22 million three-year bi-lateral agreement with the Federal Government for early learning and child care investments. Minister Hawkins announced the grants at an event in St. John today. He was joined by the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour and MHA for Virginia Waters - Pleasantville.
Ministers Byrne and Letto Announce $2.5 Million to Support Fish Plant Workers
Fisheries and Land Resources
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, and the Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, today announced $2.5 million to assist fish plant workers in the event of a downturn in processing work. Funding will come from the Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA).
House of Assembly - Media Advisory: Privileges and Elections Committee to Hold Media Availability
House of Assembly
The Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections will be available to the media at 3:30 p.m. today (Monday, April 8) respecting its final report on the development of a legislature-specific harassment-free workplace policy, which will be tabled in the House of Assembly this afternoon.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Make Child Care Announcement
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will announce the success of the Capital Renovation Grants Program, established to increase quality regulated child care services, on Monday, April 8. The announcement will take place in St. John’s at Milestones Bally Rou Early Learning Centre, 380 Torbay Road, at 10:30 a.m.
Media Advisory: Ministers Byrne and Letto to Announce Support for Fish Plant Workers
Fisheries and Land Resources
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, and the Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will announce funding support for fish plant workers on Monday, April 8. The event will take place at the Petten Building, 30 Strawberry Marsh Road in St. John’s at 9:30 a.m.
