Government of Newfoundland News
Minister Announces Latest Initiative under Provincial Opioid Action Plan
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, announced today the next step in the province’s Opioid Action Plan; the provision of suboxone as an alternative drug to methadone for people undergoing addictions treatment.
Provincial Government Enhancing Compassionate Care Leave
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Provincial Government is announcing enhancements to Compassionate Care Leave under the Labour Standards Act to bring provincial legislation in line with recent changes to the federal Employment Insurance (EI) Program and the Labour Code. Today the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, introduced an amendment to the Labour Standards Act to increase Compassionate Care Leave provisions from eight to 28 weeks.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Make Further Announcement on the Provincial Opioid Action Plan
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will make an announcement regarding the Provincial Opioid Action Plan tomorrow (Tuesday, December 6). The announcement will take place at approximately 10:00 a.m. during the Provincial Opioid Addiction Forum, being held at the Capital Hotel in St. John’s.
Ministerial Statement - Provincial Government Recognizes Rhodes Scholars
Education and Early Childhood Development
Mr. Speaker, today I rise in this Honourable House to recognize two individuals who have demonstrated a strong propensity to emerge as ‘leaders for the world’s future’ and as a result, have been recently named to the Rhodes Scholars-elect class of 2017.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Parsons Recognizes Appointment of Justice Malcolm Rowe to the Supreme Court of Canada
Justice and Public Safety
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a historic event for our province; the appointment of the Honourable Mr. Justice Malcolm Rowe to the Supreme Court of Canada. Justice Rowe becomes the first jurist from Newfoundland and Labrador to be named to this illustrious bench, the highest court in the country.
House of Assembly Management Commission Meeting
House of Assembly
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Speaker of the House of Assembly, announced today that the House of Assembly Management Commission will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7.
Newfoundland and Labrador Wins Digital Campaign of the Year at 2016 TIAC Awards
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Newfoundland and Labrador’s digital tourism marketing campaign ‘Paint the Town’ won the WestJet Social Media/Digital Marketing Initiative of the Year Award at the 2016 Tourism Industry Association of Canada Awards (TIAC) in Ottawa this week.
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Report A-2016-026 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Donovan Molloy, has released his Report A-2016-026 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A summary of the Report is included below.
Provincial Government Announces Infrastructure Funding for Deer Lake
Executive Council
The Provincial Government and the Government of Canada are making infrastructure investments that will help create jobs, grow the middle class, and support a high standard of living for Canadians and their families for years to come.
Human Rights Commission Recognizes and Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Justice and Public Safety
The Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission joins with others in Canada in recognizing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is celebrated annually on December 3.
Northern Harvest Sea Farms Announces Significant Expansion in Province
Executive Council
Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods, joined Northern Harvest Sea Farms today as it announced a $6 million expansion to its salmon hatchery in Stephenville.
Media Advisory: Premier to Announce Funding for Infrastructure in Deer Lake
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be joined by the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, to announce funding for municipal infrastructure for the Town of Deer Lake tomorrow (Friday, December 2). The event will take place at the town hall, 34 Reid’s Lane, Deer Lake, at 2:30 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Address Community Business Development Corporations
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will address the Community Business Development Corporations during their Semi-Annual Meeting tomorrow (Friday, December 2) at 11:00 a.m. The event is being held at the Holiday Inn Express, 38 Bennett Avenue, Deer Lake.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball and Minister Crocker to Join Northern Harvest Sea Farms for Announcement
Executive Council
Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods, will join representatives of Northern Harvest Sea Farms for an announcement tomorrow (Friday, December 2).
Provincial Government Introduces Legislation to Regulate Payday Loans
Service NL
Amendments to the Consumer Protection and Business Practices Act to regulate payday loans will receive second reading in the House of Assembly today.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend the Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association Annual General Meeting and Convention
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will bring greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitters Association Annual General Meeting and Convention tomorrow (Friday, December 2). The event is being held at the Glynmill Inn, 1B Cobb Lane, Corner Brook, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Provides Information on Increase in Tourism Numbers
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Mr. Speaker, generating approximately $1 billion in visitor spending each year, the tourism industry is a pillar in our province’s growth, and is a key contributor to strengthening our economy. I am pleased to advise this Honourable House that tourism numbers based on all major travel indicators have increased this season.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Proclaims International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to recognize that Saturday, December 3, is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. On this day annually, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of individuals with disabilities.
Ministerial Statement - Premier Ball Recognizes Nunatsiavut Day
Executive Council
Mr. Speaker, today, it gives me great pleasure to offer my own congratulations and that of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to the Labrador Inuit as they celebrate Nunatsiavut Day.
Provincial Government Issues Order in Council for Commission of Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Executive Council
Justice and Public Safety
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, has issued an Order in Council, which establishes the Commission of Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in this province under the Public Inquiries Act, 2006. The Terms of Reference and commissioners for the inquiry were announced by the Federal Government on August 3, 2016.
