Government of Newfoundland News

Advanced Education and Skills

Legislation was introduced in the House of Assembly this week that will allow College of the North Atlantic to offer applied degree programs, which will expand the college's course offerings and enhance its abilities to compete in a global market.

Executive Council
Finance

Today the Federal Government, along with the Provincial Government, announced significant funding relief for Newfoundland and Labrador. The Federal Government has deferred the province's payments under the Equalization Repayable Floor Loan. As a result of this relief, the Provincial Government will be making changes to the Temporary Deficit Reduction Levy.

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, along with Federal Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Judy Foote, will make an announcement today (Wednesday, May 25). This will take place in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Environment and Conservation

The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

A Provincial Government investment of over $123,000 will help Marble Zip Tours Inc. and Western Newfoundland Brewing Company Ltd, based in the Corner Brook region, build stronger and more dynamic communities and enhance their local economies. The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, toured Marble Zip Line, one of the funding recipients, while in the region last week.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

Colin Holloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, and Mark Ploughman, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Research & Development Corporation, will announce recipients of the 2016 Research Inspired Student Enrichment Awards tomorrow (Wednesday, May 25). The event will take place at 7:00 p.m. at Common Ground, 30 Harvey Road, St. John’s.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development: Research and Development Corporation

Colin Holloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, and Mark Ploughman, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Research & Development Corporation, will announce recipients of the 2016 Research Inspired Student Enrichment Awards tomorrow (Wednesday, May 25). The event will take place at 7:00 p.m. at Common Ground, 30 Harvey Road, St. John’s.

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge May as Better Hearing and Speech Month.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak to members of the Legendary Coasts Destination Management Organization Tourism Breakfast tomorrow (Wednesday, May 25) at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at the Doctor’s Inn and Suites, Green’s Harbour.

Advanced Education and Skills

Proposals are now being accepted for the Linkages program, which assists youth between the ages of 18-30 achieve their career and employment goals.

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Newfoundland and Labrador’s All-Party Committee on Northern Shrimp Allocations is recommending that the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) policy be discontinued and the offshore fleet should no longer have access to shrimp fishing area (SFA) 6. The All-Party committee presented its position today at the public consultation meeting of the Ministerial Advisory Panel carrying out the external review of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ LIFO policy for the Northern Shrimp fishery.

Executive Council
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will host the 12th Annual Premier's Athletic Awards today (Tuesday, May 24) at 4:30 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, St. John's. The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

Fisheries and Aquaculture

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Kevin Parsons, MHA for Cape St. Francis, and Lorraine Michael, MHA for St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi, will present to the Ministerial Advisory Panel carrying out the external review of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) policy for the Northern Shrimp fishery.

Municipal Affairs

Twenty-eight municipal infrastructure projects in Newfoundland and Labrador, valued at $24.4 million, will be moving forward immediately, thanks in part to the federal Small Communities Fund. These are the first projects to be cost-shared under the program since the Provincial and Federal Governments signed an agreement in March.

House of Assembly

The Honourable Tom Osborne, Speaker of the House of Assembly, announced that, in accordance with Section 85(3) of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015, the selection committee for the appointment of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has been established.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

The Heart's Delight-Islington Marina Committee Inc. is better positioned to take advantage of the growing non-resident and recreational boating market through a combined investment of $220,193 by the Provincial and Federal Governments. Funding will be used to support Phase 3 of the marina development and includes upgrading marina safety and adding extra berths to meet the growing demand particularly by out of province boaters.

Justice and Public Safety

As various angling seasons open across the province, the Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Division would like to encourage the public to report any suspected illegal activity and to help "Put poachers in focus."

Executive Council
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency, witnessed an agricultural first this morning with the planting of the province’s first canola field in Pasadena.

Municipal Affairs

This weekend, many Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will be opening their cabins or campers for the unofficial start of the summer season. These settings can create unique fire and safety risks that families may not recognize. It is important that residents take the following steps to help ensure a safe and enjoyable spring and summer camping season.

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will visit the Western Agriculture Centre and Research Station to witness the planting of the province's first canola field tomorrow (Friday, May 20) beginning 10:30 a.m. The research station is located off the Trans-Canada Highway, Pynn's Brook. He will be joined by the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency.