Government of Newfoundland News
Ministerial Statement - World Antibiotic Awareness Week Recognized in the House of Assembly
Health and Community Services
Mr. Speaker, the World Health Organization has declared November 12 to 18 World Antibiotic Awareness Week.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Crocker Recognizes Importance of Partnering with Business Community
Transportation and Works
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to update members on the 26th Annual National Conference on Public-Private Partnerships, which I had the pleasure of attending last week in Toronto.
Media Advisory: Minister Davis to Announce Expansion of Sharing Our Cultures
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, joined by the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, and the Honourable Perry Trimper, MHA for Lake Melville, will announce funding to expand Sharing Our Cultures throughout the province at 11:15 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, November 16) at the Lawrence O’Brien Arts Centre, Mealy Mountain Collegiate, 1 Voisey Drive, Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Bring Greetings at Navigate Makerspace and Incubator Open Houses
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources will bring greetings at open house events being held by Navigate tomorrow (Friday, November 16).
Best Practices for Protecting Personal Information in Cannabis Purchase Transactions
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
On October 17, 2018, the possession and sale of cannabis became legal in Canada, in accordance with provincial legislative regimes.
Media Advisory: Update - Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Bring Greetings at Canadian Boccia Championships
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the Canadian Boccia Championships tomorrow (Friday, November 16). The event takes place at the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Centre, 90 Crosbie Road, St. John’s, beginning at 4:30 p.m. This event had originally been scheduled for November 15 but had to be postponed due to weather.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Bring Greetings at Nexxbar’s Dragons Den Viewing Party
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will bring greetings at Nexxbar’s Dragons Den viewing party tonight (Thursday, November 15). The viewing party will take place at Boston Pizza, 367 Water Street, St. John’s beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioner Releases Privacy Breach Notification Statistics July 1 – September 30, 2018
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
In our most recent reporting period (July 1 — September 30, 2018), the OIPC received 59 privacy breach reports under the ATIPPA, 2015 from 19 public bodies. This is on par with the 59 reports from 20 public bodies received in the previous reporting period.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Bring Greetings at Canadian Boccia Championships
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the Canadian Boccia Championships on Thursday, November 15. The event takes place at the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Centre, 90 Crosbie Road, St. John’s, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following event relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada Fund Flood Mitigation Projects
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Today, the Honourable Graham Letto, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, was joined by the Honourable Ralph Goodale, federal Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, to announce close to $2 million in funding for three flood risk mapping projects. The Federal Government will provide $980,000 under the National Disaster Mitigation Program with the Provincial Government providing the same amount in matching funds.
Applications Being Accepted for Community Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Fund Program
Health and Community Services
The Department of Health and Community Services is inviting applications for the 2018-19 Community Addictions Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Fund Program. The fund provides financial support to individuals, community groups, schools and non-profit organizations interested in increasing awareness and understanding of mental health and addictions in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Procurement Begins on New Adult Mental Health and Addictions Facility
Executive Council
Transportation and Works
Health and Community Services
The procurement of a new 94-bed mental health and addictions facility began today with the release of a request for qualifications (RFQ) to establish an industry short list of businesses interested in designing, building, financing and maintaining the new facility.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Updates Cell Service Projects across Newfoundland and Labrador
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:
Ministerial Statement - Trade Mission Builds Global Interest in Investment and New Development
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 Mitchelmore to Speak at Maritime and Arctic Security and Safety Conference
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at the Maritime and Arctic Security and Safety (MASS) conference tomorrow (Thursday, November 15). The event takes place at the St. John's Convention Centre, 50 New Gower Street, St. John’s, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment is monitoring an approaching weather system that is expected to bring strong winds, rain, and snow over Newfoundland and Labrador beginning this evening through to Thursday. Residents are reminded to take measures to ensure personal safety and to follow the latest weather forecast for alert bulletins at www.weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=nl.
Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Bring Greetings at Hope in the City Breakfast
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the Hope in the City Breakfast tomorrow (Wednesday, November 14). The event will take place at the Capital Hotel, 208 Kenmount Road, St. John's, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Minister Dempster will be joined by Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Finn to Participate in World Diabetes Day Ceremony
Health and Community Services
John Finn, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Community Services, will join the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in Newfoundland and Labrador, for a ceremony recognizing World Diabetes Day tomorrow (Wednesday, November 14). The event will take place in the lobby of East Block, Confederation Building, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Public Advisory: Child Death Review Committee Case Review
Justice and Public Safety
Under section 13.5 of the Fatalities Investigations Act, the Minister of Justice and Public Safety is required, within 60 days after receiving a report from the Child Death Review Committee (CDRC), to make public those recommendations relating to:
