Government of Newfoundland News
Purple Ribbon Flag Raised at Confederation Building to Raise Awareness about Violence Against Women
Executive Council
The Honourable Carol Anne Haley, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, joined Mary Shortall, President, Newfoundland and Labrador Federation and Labour, and Debbie Hibbs, mother of Julianne Hibbs and advocate for the prevention of violence, as well as other partners and stakeholders today for a flag rising ceremony and proclamation signing at Confederation Building to mark the start of the 2018 Purple Ribbon Campaign.
Media Advisory: Minister Osborne to Announce Changes to Support a Modern Alcoholic Beverage Industry
Finance
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation will announce several changes to NLC regulations to support a modern alcoholic beverage industry on Monday, November 26 at 11:00 a.m. The event will take place at the Dildo Brewing Company & Museum, located at 80 Front Road.
Provincial Government Reaches Tentative Collective Agreement with Association of Allied Health Professionals
Finance
The Provincial Government today announced it has reached a tentative collective agreement with the Association of Allied Health Professionals (AAHP). Subject to ratification, this agreement is for a term of four years, and will expire on June 30, 2020.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Dempster Recognizes National Housing Day
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to recognize National Housing Day. Across the country each year, November 22 is devoted to raising awareness about housing and homelessness and finding solutions to address Canada's housing needs.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Letto Provides Update on Review of Municipal Legislation
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide this Honourable House with an update on the ongoing review of our province’s municipal legislation.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Participate in Sod Turning for Gander Wastewater Treatment Plant
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services will attend the Sod Turning Ceremony for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant in Gander tomorrow (Friday, November 23) at 1:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Haley to Launch Purple Ribbon Campaign
Executive Council
The Honourable Carol Anne Haley, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will launch the annual Purple Ribbon Campaign by raising the purple ribbon flag tomorrow (Friday, November 23) at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place in St. John’s in the lobby of East Block, Confederation Building.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend Meeting of FPT Ministers Responsible for Internal Trade
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend the annual Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) meeting. This meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for internal trade will be held tomorrow (Friday, November 23) in Montreal, Quebec.
New Drug Treatment Court to Begin Accepting Cases
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, today announced the establishment of a Drug Treatment Court in St. John’s that will commence hearing matters on November 30.
Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections Tables Interim Report on the Development of a Legislature-Specific Harassment-Free Workplace Policy
House of Assembly
The Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections tabled an interim report today in the House of Assembly providing an update on its work to develop a Legislature-specific harassment-free workplace policy. The report includes a summary of some common themes the Committee has noted throughout its consultations and jurisdictional analysis, along with a preview of directions it will be taking in its final recommendations to the House. It also includes a recommendation for immediate action regarding mandatory training for all current MHAs to be offered as soon as possible. The Committee will table its final report during the Spring 2019 sitting.
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Participate in Citizenship Ceremony
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will bring greetings to new Canadian citizens at a Citizenship Ceremony tomorrow (Thursday, November 22). The event takes place at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, 115 Cavendish Square, St. John’s, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Crocker Highlights Additional Snow Clearing Enhancements
Transportation and Works
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works:
Ministerial Statement - Minister Davis Announces Funding for New Agriculture Technician Program
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour:
Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Commemorates National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims
Service NL
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL:
Proposed Changes to Highway Traffic Act Will Further Improve Public Safety
Service NL
Amendments to the Highway Traffic Act to increase safety on our province’s roads and highways were introduced for second reading today in the House of Assembly.
Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Bring Greetings at the City of St. John’s 10-Year Affordable Housing Strategy Launch
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 bring greetings at the launch of the City of St. John’s 10-year Affordable Housing Strategy tomorrow (Thursday, November 22). The event will take place in the Foran/Greene Room, St. John's City Hall, at 10:50 a.m.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Browne to Speak at Canadian Manufacturing and Exporters Conference
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Mark Browne, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at the Canadian Manufacturing and Exporters Newfoundland and Labrador (CME-NL) conference tomorrow (Thursday, November 22). The event takes place at the Holiday Inn, 180 Portugal Cove Rd, St. John’s, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
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 (Wednesday, November 21) respecting their interim 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 Mitchelmore to Speak at the 30th Anniversary of Women in Science and Engineering Newfoundland and Labrador Event
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at the 30th anniversary of Women in Science and Engineering Newfoundland and Labrador (WISENL) event tomorrow (Wednesday, November 21). The event takes place at the Holiday Inn, 180 Portugal Cove Road, St. John’s, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
