Government of Newfoundland News
Minister Hawkins Responds to Auditor General’s Report on Road Work
Transportation and Works
In response to the release of the Auditor General’s report, the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works, noted that the Provincial Government has already made significant progress implementing recommendations included in the report and has taken the politics out of paving. The Provincial Government places emphasis on evidence and engagement with experts in the field.
Minister Bennett Comments on Report of Auditor General
Finance
Today the Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, acknowledged the work of the Auditor General in the release of his Report on Performance Audits of Department and Crown Agencies.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball and Minister Coady Available to Media
Executive Council
Natural Resources
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, together with the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, will hold a media availability today (Friday, June 23) to respond to Nalcor Energy’s update on the Muskrat Falls Project. This will take place in the Media Centre, East Block, Confederation Building, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Office of the Auditor General - Home Support Services for Seniors Not Always Reassessed Each Year and Not Always Monitored in Line with Policy
Office of the Auditor General
Auditor General, Terry Paddon, delivered his report on Performance Audits of Departments and Crown Agencies to the House of Assembly today in St. John’s. The results of his audit of the Provincial Home Support Program were included in his report.
Office of the Auditor General - Aspects of Provincial Roadwork Not Adequately Managed
Office of the Auditor General
Auditor General, Terry Paddon, delivered his report on Performance Audits of Departments and Crown Agencies to the House of Assembly today in St. John’s. The results of his audit of Road Quality were included in his report.
Office of the Auditor General - Compensation Policies and Practices of Government Entities Not Always Consistent with Government Compensation Policies
Office of the Auditor General
Auditor General, Terry Paddon, delivered his report on Performance Audits of Departments and Crown Agencies to the House of Assembly today in St. John’s. The results of his audit of Compensation Practices in Government Entities were included in his report.
Office of the Auditor General - Government Not on Track to Meet its Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target
Office of the Auditor General
Auditor General, Terry Paddon, delivered his report on Performance Audits of Departments and Crown Agencies to the House of Assembly today in St. John’s. The results of his audit of Climate Change were included in his report.
Office of the Auditor General - Government Not Prepared for Impact of Changing Demographics
Office of the Auditor General
Auditor General, Terry Paddon, delivered his report on Performance Audits of Departments and Crown Agencies to the House of Assembly today in St. John’s. The results of his audit of Government’s Preparedness for Changing Demographics were included in his report.
New Agreement for Fortune Fish Plant Provides Guaranteed Employment for Workers
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, is dismayed that the President of the FFAW-Unifor, Keith Sullivan, does not support his own local executives’ request to ensure continued employment at the Fortune fish plant, does not understand how Minimum Processing Requirements are granted, and failed to check the facts of a recent agreement with Ocean Choice International (OCI).
Minister Crocker Supports Communities in Twillingate Area in the Wake of Shrimp Resource Decline
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, is standing with communities in the Twillingate area – and all fishing communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador – as the provincial fishing industry weathers challenges associated with declines in shrimp resources.
The Child and Youth Advocate on Challenges Facing Young People in Indigenous Communities
Office of the Child and Youth Advocate
The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate is very concerned about the challenges facing young people in Natuashish and other Indigenous communities as well. This concern is reinforced with the recent suicide deaths and injuries of children and youth in Natuashish. The root issues are complex and historical, but the need to act is immediate. There is strength and a deep sense of caring in Indigenous communities, and the Advocate experienced this first hand on a recent trip to Labrador.
Media Advisory: Auditor General to Table Report on Performance Audits of Departments and Crown Agencies
Office of the Auditor General
Terry Paddon, Auditor General of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be available to the media at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, June 23) at the Office of the Auditor General, 7 Pippy Place, St. John’s, following the tabling of his Report on Performance Audits of Departments and Crown Agencies in the House of Assembly.
Applications Available for Community Enhancement Employment Program
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Provincial Government is now accepting applications from not-for-profit organizations and local governments that wish to sponsor projects funded by the Community Enhancement Employment Program.
Minister Kirby Recognizes the Hard Work of Students and Educators as Summer Break Begins
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, congratulates students, teachers and staff across the province and wishes them a safe and enjoyable summer.
Media Advisory: Minister Trimper to Attend Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie
Service NL
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs, will participate in the 22nd Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie (MCCF) in Gatineau from Thursday, June 22, to Friday, June 23.
Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Speak at World Wildlife Fund Event
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will speak at an event hosted by the World Wildlife Fund-Canada tomorrow (Thursday, June 22).
Provincial Government Supports Annual Nickel Independent Film Festival
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Kicking off its 17th year in St. John’s last night (Tuesday, June 20), the Nickel Independent Film Festival is a premier event that offers a selection of documentaries and films, informative panel discussions and workshops, as well as networking sessions and special events.
Human Rights Commission Recognizes National Aboriginal Day
Justice and Public Safety
The Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission recognizes National Aboriginal Day, which is celebrated on June 21 each year. First established in 1996, National Aboriginal Day recognizes the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples.
Premier Ball Recognizes National Aboriginal Day as a Day to Celebrate and Reflect
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Minister responsible for Intergovernmental and Indigenous Affairs, today invited all citizens to join him in recognizing National Aboriginal Day – a day to reflect on the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and important contributions of Indigenous peoples.
Media Advisory: Minister Bennett to Participate in Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Awards Ceremony
Finance
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will speak to recipients and invited guests attending the presentation of Bronze Certificates of Achievement for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award tomorrow (Wednesday, June 21). The event is being held in the East Block lobby of Confederation Building, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
