Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Participate in Farmed Seafood Policy Conference
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will participate in Canada’s Farmed Seafood Policy Conference being held at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa on November 22 and 23.
Media Advisory: Ministers to Discuss Cannabis Legalization
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, and the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will release details on cannabis legalization in Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Thursday, November 23).
Provincial Government Enters into New Banking Agreement with CIBC
Finance
Starting today the Provincial Government will begin transitioning its banking services from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). This change is the result of a competitive Request for Proposal process, and will provide government with a more cost-effective service for its day-to-day banking requirements.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Browne to Bring Greetings at Geomatics Atlantic 2017
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Mark Browne, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will bring greetings at Geomatics Atlantic 2017 tomorrow (Thursday, November 23). The event takes place at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, 115 Cavendish Square, St. John’s, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Coady Congratulates the Women in Resource Development Corporation on 20th Anniversary
Natural Resources
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to congratulate the Women in Resource Development Corporation on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Parsons Recognizes Restorative Justice Week
Justice and Public Safety
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to recognize November 19 to 26 as Restorative Justice Week. Last week, I was joined by my colleagues from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, and Children, Seniors and Social Development and the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women at an event with our stakeholders in proclaiming this week and showing our support for this important initiative. I am also pleased to be a part of a panel discussion this evening that will explore the use of restorative justice approaches to address challenges in the province’s education and legal systems.
The Rooms Selected as Finalist for Governor General’s History Award
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, has selected the exhibition Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou: Newfoundlanders and Labradorians at War and at Home 1914-1949 as one of three finalists for this year’s Excellence in Museums: The History Alive! Award.
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: Minister Hawkins to Participate in Marine Institute Scholarship Presentation
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will bring greetings to students being awarded scholarships at Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Marine Institute this evening (Wednesday, November 22). The presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Marine Institute, 155 Ridge Road, St. John’s.
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer - Preliminary By-Election Results Mount Pearl North
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
The following are the preliminary results from the November 21, 2017 Mount Pearl North by-election.
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons Participating in Restorative Justice Panel
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will participate in a panel discussion titled Relationships First: Restorative Justice in Classrooms, Courtrooms and Community. The event takes place tomorrow (Wednesday, November 22) at 7:00 p.m. in Room 1020 at Memorial University’s Faculty of Education Building.
Public Advisory: Construction Activity Beginning at Corner Brook Long-Term Care Site
Transportation and Works
Residents in Corner Brook and nearby communities are advised of construction activity beginning at the site of the new long-term care facility located at the intersection of Lewin Parkway and Cpl. Pinksen Memorial Drive.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Participate in Canadian Citizenship Ceremony
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will bring greetings to new Newfoundlanders and Labradorians at a Canadian Citizenship Ceremony tomorrow (Wednesday, November 22). The ceremony is being held at The Rooms, beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Ministerial Statement - Foster Families Celebrated for their Support and Dedication
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to recognize the tremendous contributions foster families make to the well-being of children and youth in our province.
Ministerial Statement - Status of the Artist Legislation A Priority for Provincial Government
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Mr. Speaker, I was pleased to join representatives of the arts community today to recognize an important piece of legislation that will be debated in this Honourable House. The Status of the Artist Act recognizes the important role artists play in contributing to the cultural, social, and economic well-being of the province.
Provincial Government Announces Tow Plow Pilot Project
Transportation and Works
Today, the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works, unveiled a new addition to the department’s provincial snow clearing fleet that will improve how the province clears snow from the Trans-Canada Highway on the Avalon Peninsula this winter.
Provincial Government to Implement Status of the Artist Legislation
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
In recognition of the important role artists play in contributing to the cultural, social, and economic well-being of the province, today a new Status of the Artist Act will go to second reading in the House of Assembly. The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, joined stakeholders at the Arts and Culture Centre in St. John’s to celebrate the important milestone.
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer - Today is By-Election Day!
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Regular polling for the Mount Pearl North by-election is taking place today. The polls are open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Unveil New Snow Clearing Equipment
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works, will unveil a new piece of snow clearing equipment, which will be the first of its kind for Newfoundland and Labrador, tomorrow (Tuesday, November 21).
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer - Tomorrow is Polling Day in Mount Pearl North
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Elections Newfoundland and Labrador would like to notify electors in the district of Mount Pearl North that the by-election will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, November 21, 2017. The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
