Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Make Funding Announcement in Conception Bay South
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, along with Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will announce funding for the Manuels River Natural Heritage Society tomorrow (Friday, October 28).
Media Advisory: Minister Coady to Tour Hebron Project Site in Bull Arm
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, will tour the Hebron Project site tomorrow (Friday, October 28) starting at 9:45 a.m. The tour begins at the Bull Arm Information Centre and will include the gravity-based structure and the topsides assembly pier.
Government Reduces Senior Executive Positions
Executive Council
Today the Provincial Government continued its senior executive reorganization across departments with the elimination of 15 positions. These changes further demonstrate a commitment to streamline government operations starting with a smaller cabinet, fewer deputy ministers and now fewer assistant deputy ministers.
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.
Public Advisory: Applications Open for Job Creation Partnerships Program
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour is now accepting applications for a third round of the Job Creation Partnerships Program (JCP) for the 2016-17 fiscal year.
Province Releases Fall Fiscal and Economic Update
Finance
Today the Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, released the province’s 2016-17 Mid-Year Fiscal and Economic Update. The projected deficit has been revised to $1.58 billion, a decrease of $250 million over the Budget 2016 projection of $1.83 billion. As well, the province’s borrowing requirements have been reduced by $500 million.
Public Advisory: Provincial Agriculture Building Closed
Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods Provincial Agriculture Building on Brookfield Road in St. John’s will remain closed today (Thursday, October 27) due to a water line break.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Speak at Women Entrepreneurs Awards Gala
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak at the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs' (NLOWE) 19th Annual Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Gala.
Media Advisory: Minister to Provide Financial and Economic Update
Finance
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will provide the 2016-17 Fall Fiscal and Economic Update for the province tomorrow (Thursday, October 27). The news conference will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building.
Media Advisory: Minister Coady to Address Arctic Technology Conference/Maritime and Arctic Security and Safety Conference Reception
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, will address the Arctic Technology Conference (ATC) and Maritime and Arctic Security and Safety Conference (MASS) Crossover Reception. The event takes place today (Wednesday, October 26) at the Delta Hotel, St. John’s, at 5:00 p.m. Minister Coady will speak at 5:15 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Address Maritime and Arctic Security and Safety Conference
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak at the 2016 Maritime and Arctic Security and Safety Conference (MASS16), hosted by the Aerospace and Defence Industry Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, tomorrow (Thursday, October 27). The event takes place at the St. John’s Convention Centre, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This year’s theme – Converging Interests – highlights the industry’s challenges with operating in northern and maritime environments.
Symposium Explores Science behind Agriculture Industry
Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Researchers, farmers, students, the general public and others who are interested in learning more about the agricultural research that is driving the industry forward are invited to attend the third biennial Agricultural Research Symposium being held at the Holiday Inn in St. John’s, November 2-3.
Public Advisory: Provincial Agriculture Building Closed
Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods Provincial Agriculture Building on Brookfield Road in St. John’s will close for the rest of today due to a waterline break.
Atlantic Canada’s Auditors General Release Joint Report on the Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Office of the Auditor General
The Auditors General of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador today tabled a report at their respective legislative assemblies on the results of their joint audit of the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC). The Auditor General of Newfoundland and Labrador did not participate in the audit of the governance section of the report. The last performance audit of ALC by Auditors General was in 1996.
Provincial Government and Indigenous Leaders Make Significant Progress on Muskrat Falls Issues
Executive Council
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Innu Nation, Nunatsiavut Government, and the NunatuKavut Community Council met to address concerns regarding the health and well-being of the people of Labrador as related to the Muskrat Falls project.
RDC Investments Advance Arctic Research and Development in Newfoundland and Labrador
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Research & Development Corporation (RDC) is participating in the 2016 Arctic Technology Conference (ATC) in St. John’s this week in support of Newfoundland and Labrador’s R&D capabilities and expertise in Arctic and other harsh operating environments.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball and Ministers to Hold Media Availability
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will hold a media availability today (Tuesday, October 25) following a meeting with leaders of the Innu Nation, the Nunatsiavut Government, and the NunatuKavut Community Council. The availability will be held in front of the House of Assembly.
Public Advisory: Public Roundtable Consultations Continue on Review of Provincial Library System
Education and Early Childhood Development
To ensure the public has an opportunity to provide input on the review of the provincial library system, public roundtable consultation sessions will continue over the next couple of weeks. The remaining consultations will run from October 26 to November 8.
Province Hosting 2016 Arctic Technology Conference
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Newfoundland and Labrador is hosting the 2016 Arctic Technology Conference (ATC), which takes place October 24-26 at the St. John’s Convention Centre. The annual conference brings together worldwide leaders in offshore drilling, exploration, and production to address cutting-edge technologies needed for offshore oil exploration and production in the Arctic.
Minister Hawkins Meets with Heavy Civil Association to Discuss Road Work Improvements
Transportation and Works
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works, recently met with members of the Heavy Civil Association of Newfoundland and Labrador to discuss improvements to road work in advance of the 2017 construction season.
