Government of Newfoundland News

Fisheries and Land Resources

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, will attend an event to commemorate the eighth annual Rooting for Health at Mary Queen of the World Elementary School, tomorrow (Friday, March 10), at 8 a.m. The school is located on Topsail Rd., Mount Pearl.

Fisheries and Land Resources

Today the Provincial Government announced William Wells as the independent chairperson of the new Fisheries Advisory Council effective immediately.

Children, Seniors and Social Development

Mr. Speaker, March is National Social Work Month, and I rise today in this Honourable House to pay tribute to our province’s social workers.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in this Honourable House to announce a $17 million repayable loan to Canada Fluorspar Inc. Newfoundland and Labrador. This funding will assist with the re-activation of the St. Lawrence fluorspar mine, which is an exciting venture that will benefit the community, the region and the province.

Executive Council

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the anniversary of one of the most tragic days in the history of our province. On March 12, 2009, Cougar Helicopter Flight 491 crashed into the cold Atlantic Ocean as it was en route to the oil fields off our east coast. Of the two crew and 16 passengers on board, just one person survived.

Executive Council
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

On International Women’s Day, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador supports the Private Member’s Motion that draws attention and awareness to pay equity and will start the process to explore potential ways to achieve pay equity in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Health and Community Services

To recognize Stigma Awareness Week, Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at the annual variety show hosted by the Consumers Health Awareness Network of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Schizophrenia Society of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Stella’s Circle.

Justice and Public Safety

On March 8, commissioners and staff of the Human Rights Commission are joining the world to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

Mr. Speaker, I would like to welcome athletes, fans, organizers and volunteers to St. John’s for the 2017 Tim Hortons Brier.

Executive Council

Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to recognize International Women’s Day in Newfoundland and Labrador. This year’s national theme is Equality Matters and is a day to recognize women’s achievements and acknowledge the challenges they continue to face in trying to achieve gender equality.

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will speak at a Heart & Stroke Foundation announcement related to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) today (Wednesday, March 8).

Natural Resources

The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, will participate in the fifth National Indigenous Women’s Summit on Wednesday, March 8, starting at 9:00 a.m. The event will take place at the Allstream/Beanfield Centre, 105 Princes’ Blvd., Toronto.

Executive Council
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, is congratulating the Union Collaboration Working Committee in their work to address issues affecting women’s equality in the workplace, particularly in trades and technology occupations.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a far-reaching advancement that our government believes will have a positive impact on post-secondary education and the economy in this province.

Education and Early Childhood Development

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the committed efforts of the Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes.

Health and Community Services

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, announced today the Patient Safety Act, aimed at reducing and mitigating preventable harm within the health care system.

Natural Resources

The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, is participating in the annual Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s Mining Convention and Trade Show (PDAC). The convention and trade show is taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, from March 5 to 8. Minister Coady also spoke at the Newfoundland and Labrador reception on the weekend.

Health and Community Services

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will announce new legislation respecting patient safety tomorrow (Tuesday, March 7).

Health and Community Services

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to proclaim March as Children’s Wish Month in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Service NL

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform my Honourable colleagues about Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie.