Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Announce Adult Corrections Programs
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will be making an announcement regarding adult corrections programming.
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Participate in Marine Institute Scholarship Presentation
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will bring greetings at the Annual Presentation of Scholarships and Awards at the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University tomorrow (Thursday, March 14). The event begins at 12:00 noon at the Hampton Hall Lecture Theatre, Marine Institute, 155 Ridge Road, St. John’s.
Ministerial Statement - Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism Named One of Top 10 Advertising Brands in Canada
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to celebrate the fact that Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism has been named one of the top advertising brands in Canada by Strategy’s Creative Report Card.
Ministerial Statement - Health Minister Acknowledges Memorial’s Faculty of Medicine for Outstanding Accomplishments
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:
Media Advisory: Minister Osborne to Bring Greetings at Canadian Home Builders' Association Luncheon
Finance
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will address the monthly membership meeting of the Canadian Home Builders' Association - Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Wednesday, March 13) at the Comfort Inn, 106 Airport Road, St. John’s, at 12:00 p.m.
Public Advisory: Contingency Food Delivery Arrangements in Place for Labrador Communities
Transportation and Works
The Provincial Government has made temporary arrangements to ensure the delivery of essential food and supplies to communities in Labrador while severe sea ice conditions are preventing ice breaking and shipments across the Strait of Belle Isle.
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Bring Greetings at Opportunity Knocks Newfoundland and Labrador Symposium
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will bring greetings at the Opportunity Knocks Newfoundland and Labrador Symposium tomorrow (Wednesday, March 13). Organized by YWCA St. John’s, the symposium brings together newcomer women, employers, and service providers to develop mentorship and employment opportunities. The event takes place at the Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill Campus, Memorial University, St. John’s, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Ministerial Statement - Consumer Awareness is Key in Protecting Against Fraud
Service NL
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in this Honourable House today to recognize March as Fraud Prevention Month in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Ministerial Statement - Premier Ball Offers Condolences on 10th Anniversary of Cougar Flight 491 Crash
Executive Council
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in this Honourable House to recognize a somber anniversary in Newfoundland and Labrador. The crash of Cougar Flight 491 – a tragic event that continues to resonate with residents of our province 10 years later. It’s the raw emotion we feel that serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the historical dangers associated with working on the ocean.
Celebrating New Affordable Housing in Clarenville
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The following is being distributed at the request of the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation:
New Micro Fund Helps Start-up Tech Companies Grow
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Recognizing that improved access to capital helps new companies succeed, Genesis is establishing a micro fund to fill an immediate need for investment in the start-up business cycle and to support future growth.
Provincial Government Calls for Expression of Interest to Help Internationally-Trained Individuals Have Credentials Recognized
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
An Expression of Interest (EOI) has been issued for projects to support the assessment and recognition of foreign qualifications, enabling internationally-trained individuals to pursue employment in their fields.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Join MP Whalen for Funding Announcement
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will join Nick Whalen, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, for a funding announcement tomorrow (Tuesday, March 12).
House of Assembly - Selection Committee Established for Appointment of Information & Privacy Commissioner
House of Assembly
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Speaker of the House of Assembly, advises that the Selection Committee for the appointment of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has been established in accordance with Section 85(3) of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 (the Act). The vacancy in the position occurred as a result of the resignation of Mr. Donovan Molloy, who was appointed to the bench of the Territorial Court of the Northwest Territories, effective February 20, 2019.
Provincial Government Enhances JobsNL Wage Subsidy Program
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced significant enhancements to the JobsNL Wage Subsidy Program that increase flexibility for employers and expand accessibility for workers.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Address Egg Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will address the Egg Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador during their Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, March 12) at 12:00 p.m. at the Delta St. John’s Hotel, 120 New Gower Street. Minister Byrne will speak about opportunities to expand egg production to support The Way Forward commitment to increase food self-sufficiency and employment in agriculture.
Minister Byrne Attending Trade Show to Promote Province’s Seafood Industry
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will join seafood buyers and suppliers from around the world at Seafood Expo North America 2019 in Boston on March 16. Minister Byrne will host a reception and meet with industry experts and seafood representatives responsible for sourcing products, equipment and services.
Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Join MP Rogers at Official Opening of Supportive Housing Development in Clarenville
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will join Churence Rogers, MP for Bonavista-Burin-Trinity, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, for the official opening of the New Life Community Church supportive housing development, tomorrow (Tuesday, March 12). The event takes place at the Town of Clarenville Council Chambers, 99 Pleasant St., at 9:30 a.m.
House of Assembly Management Commission Meeting
House of Assembly
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Speaker and Chair of the House of Assembly Management Commission, advises that the Management Commission will hold its next meeting at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Stresses Importance of Farm Safety
Fisheries and Land Resources
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about yet another way our government is supporting Newfoundland and Labrador’s agriculture industry.
