Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister Crocker to Attend 2016 Fish and Workboat Show
Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods, will attend the 2016 Fish and Workboat Show tomorrow (Friday, November 18). Minister Crocker will be congratulating inductees into the Atlantic Canada Marine Industry Hall of Fame Newfoundland and Labrador.
Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Present Milk Industry Awards
Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Service NL and Municipal Affairs, will present the 2016 Daphne Taylor Milk Quality Awards of Excellence and Merit at the Dairy Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador annual general meeting tomorrow (Friday, November 18). The event begins at 12:30 p.m. at the Glynmill Inn, Corner Brook.
Public Advisory: Removal of Former Placentia Lift Bridge Delayed Until December 10
Transportation and Works
The Department of Transportation and Works advises mariners that the channel that allows access to the Placentia gut will remain accessible until early December.
Media Advisory: Minister Trimper to Launch Recycle at School in Central Newfoundland
Environment and Climate Change
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister Responsible for the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board, will be at St. Paul’s Intermediate School in Gander tomorrow (Friday, November 18) at 10:30 a.m. to launch Recycle at School, a program that provides schools in the central Newfoundland waste management region with the resources required to participate in the region’s mandatory recycling and garbage program.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Coady Showcases Provincial Mining Industry
Natural Resources
Mr. Speaker, I recently had the opportunity to showcase our mineral exploration and mining industry at Mineral Resources Review in St. John’s which is Eastern Canada's largest industry conference and trade show, with approximately 700 delegates, exhibitors and visitors.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Highlights Multi-Year Roads Plan Public Consultations
Transportation and Works
Mr. Speaker, to help develop a multi-year provincial roads plan, the Provincial Government has invited the general public to identify sections of provincial roads and bridges that should be considered for inclusion in the plan via an online feedback form.
Minister Announces Recipients of Provincial Scholarships
Education and Early Childhood Development
As part of the Provincial Scholarship program, more than $200,000 is being awarded to 201 recent high school graduates. The scholarships, which range in value from $1,000 to $2,500, are based on Public Exam results and will help students fund their post-secondary education.
Recipients Named for Order of Newfoundland and Labrador
Executive Council
In recognition of their significant contributions which benefit the province, nine people are to be invested into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador at a ceremony at Government House on December 14, 2016.
Introduction of New Legislation Ensures Secure and Respectful Access to Abortion Services
Justice and Public Safety
Executive Council
The Provincial Government today introduced legislation to allow for the creation of safe access zones around health care facilities and the homes of health professionals and clinic owners providing abortion services in the province. The proposed Access to Abortion Services Act will ensure abortion services are provided in a secure, respectful and private environment.
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie to Attend National Opioid Conference
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will attend the Government of Canada’s Opioid Conference and Opioid Summit taking place in Ottawa November 18-19.
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Announce Details of New Legislation Regarding Abortion Services
Justice and Public Safety
Executive Council
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will announce details of the proposed Access to Abortion Services Act today (Thursday, November 17) at 11:30 a.m. in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building. Minister Parsons will be joined by the Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women.
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.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Promotes Province’s Seafood Industry at 2016 China Fisheries and Seafood Expo
Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
Mr. Speaker, I rise to highlight the Provincial Government’s participation at the 2016 China Fisheries and Seafood Expo, which took place in Qingdao, China, from November 2 to 4.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Recognizes National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims
Service NL
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to recognize the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims. This year’s theme is “Moments Matter” and moments do matter, Mr. Speaker, because it only takes a moment to lose everything that’s important in someone’s life.
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Provide Update on Review of Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will join Dr. Matthew Bowes, Chief Medical Examiner in Nova Scotia, to provide an update on the external review of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Newfoundland and Labrador today at 3:30 p.m. outside the House of Assembly.
Public Advisory: Removal of Former Placentia Lift Bridge to Temporarily Increase Tidal Flow Activity
Transportation and Works
The Department of Transportation and Works advises mariners that a temporary infill of a portion of the channel is taking place at Placentia to facilitate removal of the former lift bridge. As a result, mariners navigating through the gut will experience an increase in tidal flow. All fill materials placed in the channel will be removed upon the completion of the demolition work.
Media Advisory: Minister Parsons to Attend Correctional Officer Graduation Ceremony
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will attend the graduation of the 2016 Correctional Officer Recruits tomorrow (Wednesday, November 16) at 11:30 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Centre, 100 Crosbie Road, St. John's.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby and Minister Parsons to Attend Signing of Provincial Proclamation to Mark Restorative Justice Week
Education and Early Childhood Development
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, and the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, will attend a provincial proclamation signing to mark November 20-27, 2016, as Restorative Justice Week. The signing will take place tomorrow (Wednesday, November 16), at 10:30 a.m. at Easter Seals House, 206 Mount Scio Road, St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister Joyce to Participate in National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims Event
Service NL
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Service NL, will speak at a National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims event tomorrow (Wednesday, November 16). The event will be held at 12:00 p.m. at RNC Headquarters, 1 Fort Townshend, St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister Hawkins to Address Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works, will speak at the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association’s Annual Construction Journal Release Kitchen Party tomorrow (Wednesday, November 16). The event will take place at the Shrine Club, 530 Topsail Road, St. John’s, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
