Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Address Request for Auditor General
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be available to discuss the announcement to request that the Auditor General examine the appropriateness of the payment of severance to Ed Martin, the former CEO of Nalcor.
Premier Asks Auditor General to Examine Appropriateness of Severance Payment to Former Nalcor CEO
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, pursuant to section 16 of the Auditor General Act, has requested the Auditor General to examine the appropriateness of the payment of severance to Ed Martin, the former CEO of Nalcor.
Media Advisory: Minister Trimper to Attend Provincial Francophonie Day Celebration
Executive Council
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs, will attend a ceremony and flag raising in celebration of Francophonie Day and the 30th anniversary of the Francophone flag.
Minister Facilitates Discussion on Violence Prevention Initiative
Executive Council
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women met with various stakeholder groups in Gander today to discuss the Provincial Government's Violence Prevention Initiative (VPI) and steps forward.
Public Advisory: Conservation Officers Enforcing Restriction on Exploit’s River Bridge
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Exploits River Bridge, located seven kilometres south of Millertown, is restricted to single-lane, single-vehicle access. The Forestry and Agrifoods Agency advises that the restriction is necessary to ensure the safety of the public and forest workers.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Attend Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Awareness Luncheon
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Colin Holloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will attend the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce tourism awareness luncheon on Monday, May 30 at 12:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Hotel Gander.
Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Mark 20th Anniversary of Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, will attend the opening ceremony of the 20th Anniversary of the Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve. The event will take place at the interpretation centre on Sunday, May 29 at 1:30 p.m.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Speak at Stroke Symposium
Health and Community Services
Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at the Evidence 2 Action: Newfoundland and Labrador Stroke Symposium tomorrow (Saturday, May 28).
Media Advisory: Minister and Parliamentary Secretary to Attend Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador AGM
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development and Derek Bennett, MHA for Lewisporte - Twillingate and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, will attend Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador's 45th Annual General Meeting, Conference and Tradeshow this weekend at the Holiday Inn in St. John's.
Fire Fighters Deployed Under Mutual Aid Resource Sharing Agreement
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
To support Albertans as they battle the province’s forest fires, 11 fire fighters from the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency will be deployed to Alberta this week as part of a forest fire suppression team. This follows the recent deployment of a government employee to act as International Liaison Officer with the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre in Winnipeg and another employee travelling to Ontario to assume the role of Logistics Section Chief Trainee.
Ministerial Statement - Premier Honours Province’s Top Athletes
Executive Council
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the more than 100 recipients of the 2016 Premier’s Athletic Awards.
Media Advisory: Minister Trimper to Bring Greetings to Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Conservation, will bring greetings at the 63rd AGM of the Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors tomorrow (Friday, May 27).
Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Address Supported Employment Conference
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, will speak at the 2016 Supported Employment Newfoundland and Labrador Conference Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation today (Thursday, May 26). The event begins at 7:00 p.m. at The Wilds at Salmonier River.
Research & Development Corporation: RDC Awards Students with Research Inspired Enrichment Opportunities
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Fifteen Newfoundland and Labrador high school students will spend this summer at research-related enrichment programs across North America and the Arctic through the Research Inspired Student Enrichment (RISE) Awards announced last night by the Research & Development Corporation (RDC). The awards range in value from $6,500 to $15,000 and are presented to students who demonstrate academic excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Premier's Athletic Awards Honour Province’s Top Athletes
Executive Council
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
More than 100 of the province's top young athletes, representing 26 sports, were recognized yesterday (Tuesday, May 24) by the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, during the 12th annual Premier's Athletic Awards. The ceremony was held at the Holiday Inn in St. John's.
Government Proposes Members of the Independent Appointments Commission in the House of Assembly
Executive Council
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Government House Leader, introduced a resolution today in the House of Assembly proposing the names of the individuals who will form the inaugural Independent Appointments Commission. This follows on the passing of Bill 1, which supports the creation of a merit-based appointment process for agencies, boards, and commissions for the first time in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following event relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Ministerial Statement - Distance Learning Offers Online Resources for Students
Education and Early Childhood Development
Mr. Speaker, the Provincial Government is committed to ensuring students in Newfoundland and Labrador have their educational needs met through various resources including distance education.
Ministerial Statement - Recreational Cod Fishery Develops Marine Tourism Opportunities
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Mr. Speaker, on Friday I was in Heart’s Delight-Islington with Federal Minister Judy Foote where I had the pleasure of participating in the announcement of the 2016 recreational cod fishery.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend SEUS-CP Meetings
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will attend the Southeastern United States-Canadian Provinces Alliance (SEUS-CP) meetings in Nashville, TN from May 26-28.
