Government of Newfoundland News
Provincial Government Recognizes Violence Prevention Month
Executive Council
Justice and Public Safety
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is joining community partners in proclaiming February as Violence Prevention Month with the goal of raising awareness of the many types of violence and its impacts.
Minister Haggie Announces External Review of Central Health
Health and Community Services
The Department of Health and Community Services today announced that an external review of the Central Regional Health Authority will be conducted. The review is a result of concerns brought forward to the department about the governance and management of the health authority. Minister Haggie will be available to discuss the review with media today at 10:30 a.m. in front of the House of Assembly.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie Participating in Opioid Addiction Panel
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will participate in a panel discussion titled Navigating the Landscape of the Opioid Crisis in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Increased Fines Under the Highway Traffic Act Effective Today
Service NL
Amendments to the Highway Traffic Act that increase penalties for a number of offences are now in effect.
Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment is monitoring forecast information on a weather system that is anticipated to bring significant rainfall in certain areas of the province tonight and into Tuesday.
Provincial Government Releases Newfoundland and Labrador Guide to Immigration
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Provincial Government today released a comprehensive guide to help newcomers, employers, communities, and all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians better understand immigration to the province.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner - Exemption of the Commission of Inquiry Respecting the Muskrat Falls Project from the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
Commissioner Donovan Molloy has received a number of inquiries in regards to the announcement of the agenda for today’s meeting of the House of Assembly Management Commission.
Provincial Government Establishes Minister’s Roundtable on Immigration
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Provincial Government today established a Minister’s Roundtable on Immigration, a key commitment in The Way Forward on Immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador. Led by the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, the Roundtable on Immigration is the first of its kind in the province. It brings together representatives of various sectors including the business community, labour, the K-12 education system, post-secondary institutions, municipalities, community organizations and service providers. A list of permanent and visiting members is provided in the backgrounder below.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Haley to Participate in Events for Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Health and Community Services
Carol Anne Haley, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Community Services, will participate in a flag raising ceremony and building lighting event to mark Eating Disorder Awareness Week tomorrow (Thursday, February 1).
Eight People Invested into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador
Executive Council
Eight people were invested into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador in a ceremony held today at Government House in St. John’s. The highest honour that can be bestowed in the province, the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador is awarded to those individuals who have made significant contributions and whose efforts have significantly impacted the lives of their fellow residents.
Agriculture Land Development Pilot Project Launched in Western Region
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is undertaking a large-scale land development pilot project to further improve access to Crown Land for agriculture. For the first time, new and existing farmers interested in commercial fruit and vegetable production are being invited to submit proposals to lease property that is being prepared for agriculture development.
Provincial Government Reaches Collective Agreements with NAPE
Finance
The Provincial Government today announced it has reached collective agreements with 15 bargaining units represented by the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE). This agreement is for a term of four years, with just over two years remaining. The agreement will expire on March 31, 2020.
Media Advisory: Minister Osborne Available to Discuss Ratified Collective Agreement with NAPE
Finance
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board and Minister Responsible for the Human Resource Secretariat, is available to the media today (Wednesday, January 31), at 1:00 p.m. to answer questions related to the Provincial Government’s ratified collective agreement with NAPE. The availability will take place in front of the House of Assembly, East Block, Confederation Building.
Provincial Government Recognizes Bell Let’s Talk Day
Executive Council
Health and Community Services
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is recognizing Bell Let’s Talk Day today (Wednesday, January 31). The Bell Let's Talk initiative promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner Reports A-2018-004 and A-2018-005 – Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Donovan Molloy, has released his Reports A-2018-004 and A-2018-005 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. Summaries of these Reports are included below.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Address Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will address the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture at the Innovation, Diversification, and Collaboration in the NL Agriculture Industry workshop, today (Wednesday, January 31) at 6:30 p.m., at the Quality Hotel, Gander.
Media Advisory: Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Investiture Ceremony
Executive Council
The Honourable Frank Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador and Chancellor of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be joined by the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, at the investiture ceremony for the recipients of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Provincial Government Plans Co-Management Approach to Conserve Labrador Caribou
Fisheries and Land Resources
Based on the recommendation of Labrador Indigenous governments and organizations, the Provincial Government will not be listing the George River and Torngat Mountains caribou herds as endangered at this time. Recognizing the urgent need to secure a long-term plan for the recovery of the herds, government is working closely with Indigenous governments and organizations to determine the best path forward.
House of Assembly Management Commission Meeting
House of Assembly
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Speaker and Chair of the House of Assembly Management Commission, advises that the commission will hold its next meeting on Thursday, February 1, at 9:30 a.m.
