Government of Newfoundland News
Provincial Government Hosting Targeted Engagement Sessions on Social Enterprise Action Plan
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
To support development of our province’s social enterprise sector, the Provincial Government is commencing the Social Enterprise Action Plan engagement process today (Friday, January 27).
Provincial Government Recognizes National Family Literacy Day
Education and Early Childhood Development
National Family Literacy Day is an initiative created to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. It falls annually on January 27.
Provincial Government Seeks Feedback through Pre-budget Consultations
Finance
The Provincial Government is hosting consultation sessions in 11 locations around the province to seek the input of the public and stakeholders on Budget 2017. Sessions will be hosted by ministers and parliamentary secretaries from February 2 to 13, and will focus on advancing priorities identified in The Way Forward: A Vision for Sustainability and Growth in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Attend Atlantic Growth Strategy Meeting
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, tomorrow (Friday, January 27) to attend an Atlantic Growth Strategy Meeting. The meeting is being held at the Old Orchard Inn, 153 Greenwich Road S.
Appointments Made to Standing Fish Price-Setting Panel
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Provincial Government has appointed four individuals to the Standing Fish Price-Setting Panel. Effective January 10, 2017, the appointments include: chairperson, Wayne Follett; two regular members, Rosalind Walsh and William J. Carter; and alternate member, Brendan Condon. All appointments are for a three-year term.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Climate Change
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Provincial Government Announces Review of Northeast Avalon Regional Plan
Municipal Affairs
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs, today launched a review of the Northeast Avalon Regional (NEAR) Plan at the Manuels River Interpretation Centre in Conception Bay South. Minister Joyce was joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Chair of the Oversight Committee for the NEAR Plan, Graham Letto. The plan is a collaboration of 15 municipalities of the Northeast Avalon working together with the Department of Municipal Affairs and Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador to create a plan to shape the region’s future growth.
Public Advisory: Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes to Hold Public Consultation in Bay Roberts
Education and Early Childhood Development
To ensure the public has an opportunity to provide input on the review of the province’s education system, the Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes is holding public consultation sessions. These sessions are open to all residents with an interest in education.
Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officers Investigation Possible Poaching Incident in Corner Brook
Justice and Public Safety
On Monday, January 23, 2017, the Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Division (FWED) in Corner Brook received information of a possible moose poaching incident on a walking trail near the Margaret Bowater Park in Corner Brook.
Provincial Government Hosting Targeted Engagement Sessions on the Foreign Qualification Recognition Program
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour is hosting targeted stakeholder engagement sessions to discuss the process for proposals under the Foreign Qualification Recognition Program. These sessions build on immigration consultations held in 2016 and are a key component of the upcoming provincial Immigration Action Plan.
Provincial Government Supporting Bell Let’s Talk Day
Health and Community Services
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is marking Bell Let’s Talk Day today (Wednesday, January 25). The Bell Let's Talk initiative promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report PH-2017-001 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Donovan Molloy, has released his Report PH-2017-001 under authority of the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA). A summary of the Report is included below.
Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Launch Review of Northeast Avalon Regional Plan
Municipal Affairs
The Honourable, Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs, will attend the launch of the review of the Northeast Avalon Regional Plan tomorrow (Wednesday, January 25) at the Manuels River Interpretation Centre, 7 Conception Bay Highway, Conception Bay South, at 2:00 p.m. Minister Joyce will be joined by Parliamentary Secretary and Chair of the Oversight Committee, Graham Letto, and the 15 mayors on the committee.
Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Address Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture
Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods, will address the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture at the Journey to Public Trust and Social Licence workshop tomorrow (Wednesday, January 25) at 8:30 a.m. at the Hotel Gander.
Highway Traffic Act Charges Laid Against Busing Company and Official Inspection Station
Service NL
A busing company and an Official Inspection Station have been charged with a total of 116 violations of the Official Inspection Station Regulations under the Highway Traffic Act after an investigation was conducted by the Highway Enforcement Branch of Service NL.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: New Affordable Housing for Single Parents and Individuals Officially Opens in Labrador
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invested in affordable housing in Labrador. Single parent families and individuals requiring supportive housing will benefit from these new units.
Public Consultations to Inform Climate Change Action Plan
Environment and Climate Change
Today, the Provincial Government released the results of its public consultations on climate change. As part of The Way Forward, the information and commentary gathered through these consultations will inform the development of a provincial Climate Change Action Plan.
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:
Atlantic Provinces Proclaim Red Tape Awareness Week
Executive Council
The four Atlantic Provinces are joining together to proclaim January 23 to 27 as Red Tape Awareness Week.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report P-2017-001 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Donovan Molloy, has released his Report A-2017-001 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A summary of the Report is included below.
