Government of Newfoundland News
Commissioner Releases Privacy Breach Notification Statistics January 1 – March 31, 2017
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
In our most recent reporting period (January 1 – March 31, 2017), the OIPC received 43 privacy breach reports from 18 public bodies under the ATIPPA, 2015.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Recognizes 60th Anniversary of Daffodil Month
Health and Community Services
Mr. Speaker, this April marks the 60th anniversary of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Month.
Ministerial Statement - O’Donel High School Student Named 2017 Lester B. Pearson Scholar
Education and Early Childhood Development
Mr. Speaker, today I rise in this Honourable House to congratulate Zoey Davis of Mount Pearl, who is this year’s recipient of the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship for Newfoundland and Labrador.
Ministerial Statement - Government Joins the Country in Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Justice and Public Safety
Mr. Speaker, next week, Canadians will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Premier Ball Creates Youth Council and Invites Applications
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced the creation of the Premier’s Youth Council.
New Muskrat Falls Oversight Committee Members Announced
Natural Resources
Today, the Provincial Government announced that four new independent members have been appointed to the Muskrat Falls Project Oversight Committee, which is mandated to provide independent and transparent oversight on cost and schedule performance of the project.
Media Advisory: Minister Bennett to Speak at Canadian Home Builders’ Association Membership Luncheon
Finance
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will speak at Canadian Home Builders Association Membership Luncheon tomorrow (Tuesday, April 11).
Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Speak at Official Opening of Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Centre Expansion Project
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the official unveiling of the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Centre (NLSC) expansion project tomorrow (Tuesday, April 11).
Ministerial Statement - Minister Gambin-Walsh Congratulates Stars and Legends Award Winners
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Mr. Speaker, on Saturday evening Sports Newfoundland and Labrador held its 10th annual Stars and Legends Gala.
Ministerial Statement - Honouring the 100th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge and Monchy-le-Preux
Executive Council
Mr. Speaker, I stand in this Honourable House to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917 and Monchy-le-Preux on April 14, 1917.
Provincial Government Announces New Home Energy Savings Programs
Executive Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Last week, as part of Budget 2017, the Provincial Government announced $9 million in funding over three years for two new home-energy-efficiency programs.
Province Recognizes National Wildlife Week
Fisheries and Land Resources
April 9 to 15 is National Wildlife Week and this year’s theme, Conserve the Wonder, encourages people to remember their first awe-inspiring experience in the natural world. The week commemorates the birth date of the late Jack Miner, credited with saving the Canada goose from extinction.
Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Celebrates Provincial Athletes at Annual Stars and Legends Gala
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Sport Newfoundland and Labrador (Sport NL) held its annual Stars and Legends Awards Gala Saturday evening, April 8, recognizing the achievements and contributions of athletes, coaches and volunteers throughout the province.
Provincial Government Announces Training Initiative for Workers Impacted by Closure of Kiewit Offshore Services Marystown
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Provincial Government has announced a $1.3 million training initiative for workers impacted by the closure of Kiewit Offshore Services in Marystown.
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 associated with the Heavy Equipment Centre of Excellence at the Bay St. George Campus of College of the North Atlantic.
Media Advisory: Ministers Trimper and Gambin-Walsh to Provide Details on New Home Energy Efficiency Programs
Executive Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister Responsible for the Office of Climate Change, and the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will provide details on the two new home energy efficiency programs announced in Budget 2017.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Attend Sport NL Stars and Legends Gala
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will address attendees at the 10th annual Stars and Legends Gala, hosted by Sport Newfoundland and Labrador.
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, complex weather system.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Joins Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments to Release the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
Executive Council
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador today joined the Federal Government and all provincial and territorial governments to release the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
Minister Byrne Recognizes Success of Transitions to Work Pilot Program
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, is recognizing the work of graduates of the Transitions to Work pilot program which was implemented earlier this year.
