Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Announce Project Funding for the NL Workforce Innovation Centre
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will make a funding announcement for new projects approved through the Newfoundland and Labrador Workforce Innovation Centre tomorrow (Friday, January 11). The event will take place at Stella’s Circle, 114 Cabot Street, St. John’s, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Media planning to attend are advised that limited parking is available.
Voter Information Cards in the Mail for the Topsail - Paradise By-Election
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Elections Newfoundland and Labrador is asking registered electors in the district of Topsail - Paradise to watch their mail for Voter Information Cards, which are being circulated this week.
Media Advisory: Premier’s Youth Council Meeting
Executive Council
A meeting of the Premier’s Youth Council will take place in St. John’s tomorrow (Friday, January 11).
Child and Youth Advocate Releases Report on Chronic Absenteeism
Office of the Child and Youth Advocate
Child and Youth Advocate Jackie Lake Kavanagh today released Chronic Absenteeism: When Children Disappear.
Public Advisory: Residents Encouraged to Report Winter Bat Sightings
Fisheries and Land Resources
Residents are encouraged to report any bat sightings during the winter to help inform surveillance of white-nose syndrome (WNS) – a deadly, non-native bat disease that causes widespread mortality in hibernating bat species and has decimated hibernating bats throughout the Maritimes and the northeastern United States. Several cases of WNS have been confirmed in western Newfoundland since May 2017.
Public Advisory: Motorists Advised to Prepare for Icy Driving Conditions
Transportation and Works
Motorists are advised to prepare for icy conditions expected tomorrow morning on highways in eastern Newfoundland and on the Avalon Peninsula.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Browne to Bring Greetings at Mount Pearl Frosty Festival Launch
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Mark Browne, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will bring greetings at the Mount Pearl Frosty Festival launch and luncheon tomorrow (Thursday, January 10) at the Reid Centre, Mount Pearl, beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Ministers Crocker and Letto to Speak at Heavy Civil Association AGM
Transportation and Works
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works, and the Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will speak at the Heavy Civil Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Thursday, January 10) at the Holiday Inn, Portugal Cove Road, St. John's, beginning at noon.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Speak at Rotary Club of St. John’s Event
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will deliver an address to the Rotary Club of St. John’s during the organization’s luncheon tomorrow, (Thursday, January 10). The event begins at 1:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, 115 Cavendish Square.
Comprehensive Review of Provincial Solid Waste Management Strategy and Senior Appointments Announced
Executive Council
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government is undertaking a complete review of the Provincial Solid Waste Management Strategy. This review will assess the progress of the strategy since it was announced 16 years ago in 2002, the associated policy and legislative framework, and the role and mandate of the organizations involved in its implementation. On average, provincial waste management costs tens of millions of dollars annually. The strategy has not been reviewed since it was announced, which makes this work vital to ensuring waste management within the province is providing desired outcomes in a strategic, efficient and equitable manner.
Minister Davis Announces Support for YWCA Mentorship Program that Helps Newcomer Women Join the Workforce
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Executive Council
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills, and Labour, today announced $75,000 in funding for the YWCA to deliver a Newcomer Women’s Leadership and Employment Mentorship Project. The project will help improve confidence and leadership skills, ensuring newcomer women are better able to join the workforce.
New Agreement signed with the Pharmacists’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Health and Community Services
Finance
The Provincial Government has signed a new three-year agreement with the Pharmacists’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PANL). The agreement addresses the compensation of pharmacists when providing medications and services to those who participate in the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP). The new agreement valued at $58.7 million per year is effective as of December 21, 2018. It will expire on March 31, 2021
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Announce Funding for YWCA Mentorship Program for Newcomers
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will announce funding for a new mentorship program for newcomer women in St. John’s tomorrow (Wednesday, January 9). The announcement is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the YWCA, Suite 326, 34 Harvey Road. Minister Davis will be joined by the Honourable Carol Anne Haley, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report A-2019-001 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Donovan Molloy, has released his Report A-2019-001 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.
Provincial Government Launches 2019 Pre-Budget Consultations
Finance
The Provincial Government today launched its online pre-budget consultations for Budget 2019. Starting today, members of the public and industry stakeholders can visit www.engagenl.ca/engagement-initiatives/2019-pre-budget-consultations to provide their feedback as part of the budget process.
Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Transportation and Works
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment is monitoring forecast information on a weather system that is anticipated to bring significant precipitation across the island portion of the province. The potential for warmer temperatures and rainfall may cause snow melt in areas which have been impacted by heavy snowfall this week.
Provincial Government Celebrates the Success of LEAN
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Advanced Education Skills and Labour
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today highlighted the growth and success of the LEAN training program. More than 3,500 certifications in a variety of LEAN Training Courses have been awarded in the province to participants from over 80 companies through the Manufacturing Productivity program.
Provincial Tax Changes in Effect as of January 1
Finance
On January 1, 2019, several tax policy changes that will support citizens and businesses took effect.
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer - Election Workers Needed for Topsail - Paradise By-Election
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Elections Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking qualified individuals to work at the polls in the Topsail - Paradise by-election. Workers are needed for the advance polls on January 17 and 19, and for by-election day on January 24.
Ten People to be Invested into Order of Newfoundland and Labrador
Executive Council
The following is being distributed at the request of Her Honour, the Honourable Judy M. Foote P.C., O.N.L., Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador:
