Government of Newfoundland News
Ministerial Statement - Premier Commemorates the Battle of the Atlantic
Executive Council
Mr. Speaker, today I rise in this Honourable House to commemorate the sacrifices made by our naval, air and merchant veterans during the Battle of the Atlantic.
Statement by the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, on the report on the draft tube formwork incident at the Muskrat Falls site:
Natural Resources
A primary concern for our government is the safety of workers and we were relieved there were no serious injuries as a result of the industrial incident at the Muskrat Falls generation site last May. An investigation report into the incident has now been released to the public. Nalcor retained aDB, a structural engineering consultant, to work with Astaldi and their engineering consultants to investigate the draft tube incident.
Experiences, Culture, and People Energize Provincial Tourism Product Development Plan
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Today, the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, released the 2017-20 Provincial Tourism Product Development Plan, which is a road map for maximizing tourism growth in Newfoundland and Labrador. The plan can be found online at www.tcii.gov.nl.ca/tourism/tourism_development/.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Hold Media Availability
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will hold a media availability today (Monday, May 1) at 11:30 a.m. in the Media Centre, East Block, Confederation Building.
Provincial Government Supports Community Healthy Living Projects
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Through an investment of $1.79 million in the Community Healthy Living Fund, the Provincial Government continues to support municipalities and community-based organizations to encourage physical activity, recreation, healthy living and wellness programs throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
Media Advisory: Minister Coady Participating in Offshore Technology Conference
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, is attending the 2017 Offshore Technology Conference from May 1 to 3. On Monday, May 1, Minister Coady will present during the Canadian Press news conference at 5:30 p.m. (Newfoundland Daylight Time) and the Meet Canada @ OTC 2017: Networking Session at 6:30 p.m. (Newfoundland Daylight Time). Events will be held at the NRG Centre, Houston, Texas.
Provincial Government Participates in Funding Announcement for New Water Treatment Plant in Pouch Cove
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Today, Graham Letto, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, announced more than $3.8 million in joint federal-provincial funding for a new water treatment plant in Pouch Cove. Mr. Letto was joined by Nick Whalen, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Joedy Wall, Mayor of the Town of Pouch Cove for the announcement. The Provincial Government is providing $2,426,988 to the project, while the Federal Government is contributing up to $1,427,413.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Launch 2017-20 Provincial Tourism Product Development Plan
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will launch the 2017-20 Provincial Tourism Product Development Plan on Monday, May 1. The launch is taking place at Compton House, 26 Waterford Bridge Road, St. John’s, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Provincial Government Announces Funding for Regional Aquaculture Centre in the Coast of Bays region
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Fisheries and Land Resources
A new Regional Aquaculture Centre is being developed in the Coast of Bays region by the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University. This new centre will further Marine Institute’s efforts to facilitate the growth of the fisheries and marine sectors through education, training, applied research and development, and technology transfer.
Public Advisory: Child Death Review Committee Case Review
Justice and Public Safety
Under section 13.5 of the Fatalities Investigations Act, the Minister of Justice and Public Safety is required, within 60 days after receiving a report from the Child Death Review Committee (CDRC), to make public those recommendations relating to:
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Speak at 32nd ArtsNL Arts Awards Gala
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at the 32nd ArtsNL Arts Awards Gala tomorrow (Friday, April 28). The event begins at 7:30 p.m., at The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John’s
Media Advisory: Event Postponed Due to Weather
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, was scheduled to bring greetings at the Central Region Heritage Fair in Gander tomorrow (Friday, April 28). The event has now been postponed due to a severe weather forecast.
Public Advisory: Studded Tire Season Extended
Service NL
In the interest of public safety and considering recently updated weather forecasts that include freezing rain for many areas of the province, the last day to have studded tires removed from vehicles has been extended to Saturday, May 13.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Letto to Participate in Funding Announcement in Pouch Cove
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Graham Letto, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will participate in a funding announcement tomorrow (Friday, April 28). The event is being held at the Pouch Cove Municipal Building, 660 Main Road, Pouch Cove, at 11:00 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Bennett and Minister Trimper to Attend National Day of Mourning Ceremony
Service NL
Executive Council
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister Responsible for the Human Resources Secretariat, and the Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Service NL, will attend the National Day of Mourning ceremony tomorrow (Friday, April 28) in St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Speak at Heritage Fair in Gander
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will bring greetings at the Central Region Heritage Fair in Gander tomorrow (Friday, April 28).
Provincial Government Announces Appointments to the Provincial Advisory Council for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Provincial Government has appointed 12 individuals to the Provincial Advisory Council for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities.
Media Advisory: College of the North Atlantic to Launch Modernization Plan
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will join Elizabeth Kidd, President and CEO (Interim) of College of the North Atlantic (CNA), to launch CNA’s Modernization Plan tomorrow (Friday, April 28) at 10:00 a.m. at DSB Fowlow Building lecture theatre, 432 Massachusetts Drive, Stephenville.
Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment, Fire and Emergency Services (FES) is monitoring Environment and Climate Change Canada forecast information on an approaching weather system.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Address Aircraft Maintenance Conference
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works, will address the 39th Atlantic Region Aircraft Maintenance Conference Awards Banquet this evening (Thursday, April 27) at the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre, St. John’s at 7:30 p.m.
