Government of Newfoundland News
Premier Ball Congratulates Kaetlyn Osmond for Olympic Success
Executive Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Today, Kaetlyn Osmond, a native of Marystown, and the reigning Canadian champion, claimed Olympic Bronze in figure skating at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Ms. Osmond also won a gold medal earlier in the Games along with Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Patrick Chan and Gabrielle Daleman in the figure skating team event.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report P-2018-001 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Donovan Molloy, has released his Report P-2018-001 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Join Ministers to Announce Harassment Free Workplace Policy for Core Government Departments
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister Responsible for the Human Resource Secretariat and the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will announce changes regarding the harassment free workplace policy for core government departments tomorrow (Friday, February 23) at 2:30 p.m. The announcement will take place in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to bring Greetings at Opening Reception of Faces of the Florizel Exhibit
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will bring greetings to the Faces of the Florizel - 100th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibit opening reception tomorrow (Friday, February 23). The event takes place at Admiralty House Communications Museum, 365 Old Placentia Road, Mount Pearl, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
New Public Procurement Act to be Proclaimed Next Month
Service NL
The Public Procurement Act, which helps modernize procurement by provincial public bodies, will come into effect on March 24, 2018. Regulations to accompany the act have now been published in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette.
Provincial Government Announces Initiatives to Encourage the Return of Expatriate Newfoundlanders and Labradorians
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced initiatives to encourage the return of expatriate Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: Habitat Families in St. John’s Celebrate New Homes
Children, Seniors and Social Development
A key dedication ceremony was held today at St. John’s City Hall to celebrate Habitat for Humanity homes for two families.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Lead Technology Industry Summit
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will lead a technology industry summit in St. John’s tomorrow (Friday, February 23).
Funding Provided to Support of Mental Health Training for Paramedics
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government has provided $8,000 to the Paramedic Association of Newfoundland and Labrador to support mental health training for first responders.
Minister Joyce Comments on Correspondence from Eastern Regional Service Board
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Having recently met and exchanged correspondence with the Eastern Regional Service Board, I am reiterating my position regarding the waste management collection fees for seasonal and cabin properties being charged by the board. In a letter yesterday, Board Chair Ed Grant confirmed that the board is charging fees based on the deliberations of the Board about what constitutes a fair approach to the collection of these fees.
Provincial Tourism Campaign Big Winner at 2017 Adrian Awards
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Off the Beaten Path tourism marketing campaign has won eight Adrian Awards, including the prestigious Best in Show award, presented by Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) at a gala held in New York City on Tuesday.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Address Rotary Club of St. John's
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will address the Rotary Club of St. John’s tomorrow (Thursday, February 22.)
Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Attend Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication Ceremony
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will attend a dedication ceremony for two new Habitat for Humanity homes tomorrow (Thursday, February 22). The event takes place at St. John’s City Hall (Foran/Greene Room, Fourth Floor), 10 New Gower Street, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Independent Tax Review Committee Launches Website
Finance
The following is being distributed at the request of the Independent Tax Review Committee:
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: Provincial Government Invests Funding to Help Prevent and End Homelessness
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Today, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), announced $740,000 in funding for The Gathering Place and End Homelessness St. John’s as part of NLHC review initiatives. This funding, provided through the NLHC, will assist the two non-profit organizations to prevent and end homelessness, foster long-term housing stability and provide on-site and outreach support services.
Public Invited to Provide Input on New Public Health Legislation
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government is seeking input from residents through an online questionnaire to help inform the drafting of new public health legislation. The deadline for responses is March 19.
Minister Parsons Announces Justice Summit to be Held on West Coast
Justice and Public Safety
Today, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, announced that a West Coast Justice Summit will be held on March 16 in Corner Brook. Similar to the previous summits held in St. John’s and Happy Valley-Goose Bay, the purpose of this event is to bring together key players in the criminal justice system to identify issues and determine possible solutions and action plans for improving the criminal justice system.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following event relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Address Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Conference
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will address delegates at the Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Annual Conference and Trade Show tomorrow (Wednesday, February 21). The event takes place at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, 115 Cavendish Square, St. John's, beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Dempster to Make Announcement to Help Prevent and End Homelessness
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will make a significant funding announcement tomorrow (Wednesday, February 21) to help prevent and end homelessness. The event will take place at The Gathering Place, 172 Military Road, St. John’s, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
