Government of Newfoundland News
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Public Advisory: Monitoring Data Now Available Online
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Methylmercury Monitoring Plan for Surface Water Quality – Muskrat Falls Reservoir, Churchill River and Lake Melville and the current data obtained under this monitoring plan are now available at: http://www.ecc.gov.nl.ca/methylmercury_mrf.html
Engagement, Collaboration, and Partnerships Drive Immigration Action Plan
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Today, the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, launched the province’s strategic approach to achieving better immigrant attraction and retention outcomes in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Minister Byrne Convenes Council on Higher Education
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Provincial Government signaled its commitment to increasing collaboration between Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic this week.
All-Party Committee on Mental Health and Addictions Releases Report and Recommendations
Health and Community Services
Newfoundland and Labrador’s All-Party Committee on Mental Health and Addictions has completed its mandate, today releasing its report and recommendations to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Public Advisory: Terra Nova Bridge Open in T’Railway Provincial Park
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Terra Nova Bridge in the T’Railway Provincial Park has undergone successful structural repairs and is now open.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Address St. Anthony Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will address the St. Anthony Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Friday, March 24).
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Launch Immigration Action Plan
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will launch The Way Forward on Immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador ,12:00 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, March 24), at Verafin (behind Milestones), 18 Hebron Way, St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister Bennett to Hold Media Availability
Finance
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will hold a media availability today (Thursday, March 23) at 2:30 p.m. in front of the House of Assembly to comment on collective bargaining.
Media Advisory: All-Party Committee to Release Report on Mental Health and Addictions
Health and Community Services
The All-Party Committee on Mental Health and Addictions will release its report tomorrow (Friday, March 24) in the East Block lobby of Confederation Building at 9:30 a.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Address St. John’s East Rotary Club
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will address the St. John’s East Rotary Club tomorrow (Friday, March 24).
Premier Ball and Minister Crocker Attend Seafood Expo North America
Executive Council
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, attended Seafood Expo North America 2017 from March 19 to 21 to Boston.
Minister Byrne Announces Enhancements to Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy Program
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced enhancements to the Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy Program, which assists apprentices in their pursuit of journeyperson certification by providing subsidies directly to their employers.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Assistant Browne to Address Volunteer Incentive Program Recognition Ceremony
Executive Council
Mark Browne, Parliamentary Assistant to the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will address attendees at the Annual Volunteer Incentive Program Recognition Ceremony today (Wednesday, March 22) at 7:00 p.m. in the Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, Memorial University.
Media Advisory: Minister Bennett to Respond to Federal Budget
Finance
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will be available to the media to discuss the federal budget today (Wednesday, March 22) at 6:30 p.m. in front of the House of Assembly.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Bring Greetings at the Qalipu First Nation's Sixth Annual Aboriginal Business Forum
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will bring greetings to the Qalipu First Nation's sixth Annual Aboriginal Business Forum, Mawio'mi 2017, tomorrow (Wednesday, March 22).
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Visit Schools and Childcare Facility in Labrador
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will visit a number of schools and a childcare facility in Labrador West on March 22 and 23.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Speak at Newfoundland and Labrador Employers Council Awards Ceremony
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works, will speak at the Newfoundland and Labrador Employers Council Employer of Distinction Awards Monday, March 20. The event will take place at the Sheraton Hotel, beginning at 12:00 noon.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Speak at Sharing Our Cultures Event
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will bring greetings at the opening ceremonies for Sharing Our Cultures on Sunday, March 19.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball and Minister Crocker to Attend Seafood Expo North America 2017
Executive Council
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador; and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will attend Seafood Expo North America 2017 taking place March 19 to 21 in Boston, Massachusetts.
