Government of Newfoundland News
Independent Risk Assessment Recommends Passengers Vacate Vehicles on Provincial Ferries
Transportation and Works
An independent risk assessment has recommended that the Department of Transportation and Works continue requiring passengers to vacate their vehicles while travelling on the intra-provincial ferry fleet.
Media Advisory: Minister Osborne to Provide an Update on a Number of Issues
Executive Council
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board and Minister Responsible for the Human Resource Secretariat, will be available to the media to provide an update on a number of issues, including labour relations, the status of severance payouts and the implementation of the new Harassment Free Workplace Policy. The availability will take place today (Friday, June 1) at 1:00 p.m. outside of the House of Assembly, East Block, Confederation Building.
Province Taking Measures to Increase Timber Allocations and Harvest Levels
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, today provided an update on efforts to support the forestry sector through issuing five-year commercial cutting permits and awarding timber sale agreements, which will result in increased timber allocations and harvest levels.
Harassment-Free Workplace Policy Now in Effect for Provincial Government Employees
Executive Council
The Provincial Government’s newly strengthened and modernized Harassment-Free Workplace Policy for core government employees is now in effect. This policy, which was first announced in February 2018, is the culmination of several years of work, and is one of the most progressive workplace harassment policies in Canada.
Spring Legislative Session Supported Families and Communities with Focus on Health, Education, Public Safety
Justice and Public Safety
The legislation brought forward in the spring session of the House of Assembly supports families in the province, strengthens the education system, and also supports the health and safety of the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Address Baie Verte Mining Conference
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will speak at the 31st Annual Baie Verte Mining Conference tomorrow (Friday, June 1). The event will take place at the Tommy Rickets Arena beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Statement from Bruce Chaulk, Commissioner for Legislative Standards
Office of the Commissioner for Legislative Standards
In response to media reports involving the disclosure of MHA Colin Holloway’s request for an opinion from the Commissioner of Legislative Standards regarding harassment allegations, the Commissioner wishes to explicitly state that all matters and investigations conducted by his office are handled with the utmost confidentiality and respect.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Address Springdale Chamber of Commerce
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador will speak at a lunch meeting of the Springdale and Area Chamber of Commerce tomorrow (Friday, June 1). The event begins at 12:00 p.m. at the Riverwood Inn, Riverwood Drive, Springdale.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Speak at Foster Families Symposium
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the Foster Families Symposium tomorrow (Friday, June 1). The event will take place at the Ramada Hotel in St. John’s, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Browne to Attend College of the North Atlantic’s Craft and Textiles Exhibition
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Mark Browne, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend College of the North Atlantic’s Craft and Textiles Exhibition tomorrow (Friday, June 1). The exhibition takes place at the Anna Templeton Centre, 278 Duckworth Street, St. John’s, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Provincial Government Announces Sale of Salmon Licences
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, announced today that recreational salmon licences will become available to vendors for sale on the west coast and central Newfoundland on Monday, June 4. These regions are where in-river salmon runs are underway in the greatest number and current angling demand is highest.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Attend Teacher Induction Ceremony
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will attend the 2018 Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association Ceremony of Induction into the Teaching Profession. The event will take place tomorrow (Friday, June 1) at the Glendenning Golf Course, 120 Gabriel Road, St. John’s, starting at 10:00 a.m.
Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Remembers R. W. (Scott) Simmons
Fisheries and Land Resources
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life of Scott Simmons, a man whose business, work, and volunteer efforts impacted not only those around him but all of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Ministerial Statement - Linda Ross Recognized for Exceptional Career
Executive Council
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this honourable house today to recognize a modern day suffragette. A person who has contributed greatly to the advancement of women and to ensuring equality and equity are foremost in our society. Linda Ross is dedicated, tenacious and most of all effective.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Dempster Recognizes World No Tobacco Day
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to recognize World No Tobacco Day. Each year on May 31, the World Health Organization highlights the health and other risks associated with tobacco use, as part of their advocacy for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.
Media Advisory: Update - Parliamentary Secretary Holloway to Address Environment Workshop
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Colin Holloway, Parliamentary Secretary for Municipal Affairs and Environment, will speak at an Environment Workshop hosted by environmental industry leaders from across Canada, tomorrow (Thursday, May 31). Parliamentary Secretary Holloway will speak at 12:00 p.m. at the Delta Hotel, 120 New Gower Street, St. John’s.
Provincial Government Congratulates Graduates of Memorial University
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today congratulated graduating students of Memorial University and its Fisheries and Marine Institute.
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Address Environment Workshop
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will address an Environment Workshop, hosted by environmental industry leaders from across Canada, tomorrow (May 31). Minister Parsons will speak at 11:00 a.m. at the Delta Hotel, 120 New Gower Street, St. John’s.
Provincial Government Awards Contract for Next Phases of Site Remediation of Former Mid-Canada Line Military Radar Sites
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government has awarded Stanissu-Stantec Limited Partnership a contract for $485,000 to conduct Phase II and Phase III Environmental Site Assessments and Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment Work at the former Mid-Canada Line Military Sites in Labrador.
Provincial Francophonie Day celebrates Newfoundland and Labrador’s French Heritage
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, and the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs, today joined the province’s Francophone and Acadian communities to celebrate Provincial Francophonie Day.
