Government of Newfoundland News

Natural Resources

Mr. Speaker, last weekend we experienced intense winds, the highest this province has had for decades with peaks up to 180 kilometres per hour.

Executive Council

Mr. Speaker, like Newfoundlanders and Labradorians throughout our province, I am beaming with pride in Team Gushue’s electrifying win at the 2017 Tim Horton’s Brier.

House of Assembly

The Speaker of the House of Assembly, the Honourable Tom Osborne, advises that the House of Assembly Management Commission will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15.

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will host an event tomorrow (Tuesday, March 14) to celebrate the Team Gushue 2017 Tim Horton’s Brier title.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Donovan Molloy, has released his Report A-2017-009 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A summary of the Report is included below.

Fisheries and Land Resources

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will address members of the Egg Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador at their annual general meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, March 14) at 12:00 p.m. at the Delta Hotel, St. John’s.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

Today, as part of Budget 2017, the Provincial Government introduced a new three-year municipal infrastructure program and a call for applications from interested communities.

Executive Council

East Block, Confederation Building will remain closed for the remainder of today due to a water pipe break. The Speaker of the House of Assembly advises that the House ‎of Assembly will not sit this afternoon.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will be joined by Karen Oldford, President of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador, to announce a three-year municipal infrastructure plan today (Monday, March 13).

Municipal Affairs and Environment

To minimize potential problems tomorrow morning (Monday, March 13) related to damaged traffic lights in the City of St. John’s metro area which resulted from yesterday’s wind storm, the Provincial Government, the City of St. John’s and the City of Mount Pearl are cooperating on delayed openings for government offices.

Executive Council

This evening, the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, is informing the province of measures currently being taken for residents of Newfoundland and Labrador during this weather event.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will be joined by Karen Oldford, President of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador, to announce a three-year municipal infrastructure plan on Monday, March 13. A technical briefing for media will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Media Centre, East Block, Confederation Building, with the announcement to follow at 11:00 a.m.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

Today, the Provincial Government announced the beginning of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project, an innovative initiative aimed at increasing employer engagement in immigrant retention.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

Today, the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, announced that Elizabeth Kidd has been appointed to the role of President and CEO (Interim) of the College of the North Atlantic.

Natural Resources
Service NL

The Provincial Government is recognizing the anniversary of the Cougar Flight 491 tragedy that occurred eight years ago on March 12, 2009. A memorial service for those who passed away as a result of the crash will be held on Sunday, March 12, at 7:00 p.m. at Corpus Christi Church on Waterford Bridge Road in St. John’s. The public is encouraged to attend to remember those who perished and to offer condolences to their families and friends.

Transportation and Works

In response to a Request for Qualifications issued on January 20 for the design, build, financing and maintenance of the new long-term care facility in Corner Brook, five teams have submitted proposals. The facility will include 120 long-term care beds, 15 palliative care beds and 10 rehabilitative care beds. Construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2017.

Executive Council
Education and Early Childhood Development

Today, the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, together with the Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, announced that Robert Gardiner has been appointed to the role of deputy minister with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

Executive Council

The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will be in New York from Friday, March 10, until Tuesday, March 14.

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will attend three events in Grand Falls-Windsor tomorrow (Friday, March 10).

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, along with the Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Bonavista-Burin-Trinity, will make an announcement tomorrow (Friday, March 10), 1:00 p.m. at the Marine Institute's Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, St. John's.