Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Announce Changes to Buildings Accessibility and Designated Mobility Impaired Parking Regulations
Service NL
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL, will announce changes to the Buildings Accessibility Regulations and the Designated Mobility Impaired Parking Regulations, which will improve accessibility and inclusion for all persons in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Minister Hawkins to Engage Independent Mediator in Labour Dispute
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced he will be appointing an independent mediator to help facilitate a resolution to the labour dispute between DJ Composites and Unifor Local 597.
Media Advisory: Summit on Criminal Justice System in Labrador
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will deliver opening remarks at a justice summit on Monday, October 23, at 9:30 a.m. Minister Parsons will be joined by Justice Malcolm Rowe of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Browne to Speak at Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Annual General Meeting
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Mark Browne, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at the 2017 Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Saturday, October 20). The meeting takes place at the Ramada Hotel, 102 Kenmount Road, St. John’s, beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Announce Infrastructure Investments on the Northern Peninsula
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will join the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation and MHA for St. Barbe - L’Anse aux Meadows, tomorrow (Saturday, October 21) for infrastructure funding announcements in Anchor Point and Flower’s Cove.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Lead Agriculture Sector Summit
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will lead an agriculture industry summit in Grand Falls-Windsor on Monday, October 23.
Provincial Government Issues Public Tender for Next Phase of Mobile Central High Extension
Transportation and Works
The Provincial Government has issued a public tender for the next phase of construction on the Mobile Central High extension project.
Minister Recognizes Bicentenary of Baha’i Faith Founder’s Birth
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, wishes all Baha’i Newfoundlanders and Labradorians a happy bicentenary of Baha’u’llah’s birth.
Premier Ball Announces Support for Easter Seals Inclusive Playground
Executive Council
Today, the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced an investment of more than $200,000 to support the development of a fully accessible playground on the grounds of Husky Energy Easter Seals House.
Provincial Government Establishes Regional Trade Network
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
As part of small business week, the Provincial Government today announced the establishment of a Regional Trade Network for Newfoundland and Labrador. Developed through the Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, this provincial initiative will be co-led by industry, and will see trade and export development stakeholders collaborate to align, coordinate and improve support for firms pursuing international business.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner - 2016-2017 Annual Report Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
Commissioner Donovan Molloy is pleased to advise that the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner’s 2016-2017 Annual Report has been provided to the Honourable Perry Trimper, Speaker of the House of Assembly, for tabling in the House. The Report is also available on the Commissioner’s web site at www.oipc.nl.ca
Provincial Government Issues Public Tender for CNA Heavy Equipment Centre of Excellence
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Provincial Government has issued a public tender for construction of the Heavy Equipment Centre of Excellence at the Bay St. George Campus of College of the North Atlantic. The tender is for construction of the building envelope.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Announce Funding for Easter Seals
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will announce funding to benefit Easter Seals Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Friday, October 20). Premier Ball will be joined by the Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and MHA for Mount Scio; Nick Whalen, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East; and Mark Bradbury, Chief Executive Officer of Easter Seals Newfoundland and Labrador.
Call for Applications for Municipal Capital Works Funding Programs
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government is inviting applications for the 2018-19 capital works funding programs. Applications are encouraged from municipalities, local service districts, engineering consultants, regional service boards and Inuit community governments and must be received by the deadline of November 30, 2017.
Ministerial Statement - New Indigenous Graphic Novels Provided to Provincial Schools
Education and Early Childhood Development
Mr. Speaker, today I rise in this Honourable House to highlight the recent introduction of five Indigenous graphic novels in a series entitled “Tales from Shadow River” written by award-winning author, David Alexander Robertson. The graphic novels are historical fiction that highlight Indigenous history and culture in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Hawkins Provides Update on Training Initiatives to Support Apprentices, Journeypersons and Employers
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Mr. Speaker, last Friday I joined the Honourable Patty Hajdu, federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour to celebrate a significant milestone in our efforts to maintain a highly skilled workforce.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Letto to Bring Greetings at International Safety Conference
Natural Resources
Graham Letto, Parliamentary Secretary for Natural Resources, will speak at a reception for the Third Workshop and Symposium of the International Safety Conference, today (Thursday, October 19). The event will take place at The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John’s, 7:00 p.m.
Minister Hawkins Wishes Hindu Newfoundlanders and Labradorians a Happy Diwali
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, wishes all Hindu Newfoundlanders and Labradorians a happy Diwali.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Browne to Speak at Burin Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Mark Browne, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at the sixth annual Burin Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Business Awards tomorrow (Thursday, October 19). The event takes place at the Marystown Hotel and Convention Centre, 76 Ville Marie Drive, Marystown, beginning at 6:45 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Speak at Teacher Induction Ceremony
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will speak at the 2017 Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association Fall Ceremony of Induction into the Teaching Profession. The event will take place tomorrow (Thursday, October 19), at the Glendenning Golf Course, 120 Gabriel Road, St. John’s, starting at 10:00 a.m.
