Government of Newfoundland News
Iris Petten to Serve Second Term as Chair of Memorial University's Board of Regents
Advanced Education and Skills
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, announced today the reappointment of Iris Petten as Chair of Memorial University's Board of Regents for a second term.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Recognize Pharmacist Awareness Month
Health and Community Services
Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at an event hosted by the Pharmacists’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador to recognize Pharmacist Awareness Month. The event will take place tomorrow (Thursday, March 3) at 5:30 p.m. at the Hampton Inn and Suites, St. John’s. Mr. Davis will speak at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Address Construction Safety Association
Service NL
Graham Letto, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Service NL, will speak at the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association (NLCSA) conference tomorrow (Thursday, March 3) at the Sheraton Hotel, St. John’s, at 8:30 a.m.
Maintaining Sound Financial Regulation Through the Superintendent Role
Service NL
A number of superintendent roles exist in the Consumer and Commercial Affairs Division of Service NL. The role of Superintendent of Real Estate Agents and Salespersons is filled by an individual who is hired through a competitive process to fulfill the public service role of Director of Financial Services Regulation. Contrary to an article recently published by The Telegram, this role is not a political appointment.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Attend Volunteer Incentive Program Ceremony
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will attend the 13th Annual Volunteer Incentive Program Ceremony tomorrow (Wednesday, March 2) at 7:00 p.m. in the Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, Memorial University.
Female Inmates to be Temporarily Housed in Intermittent Unit at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, provided details today on a temporary measure to hold female inmates at Her Majesty's Penitentiary (HMP) in St. John's. This decision arose due to the sharp increase in inmate numbers at the Newfoundland and Labrador Correctional Centre for Women in Clarenville in recent weeks.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Participate in Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Conference
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will participate in a number of activities as part of the Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Annual Conference and Trade Show.
Provincial Government Recognizes National Social Work Month
Child, Youth and Family Services
Health and Community Services
National Social Work Month, which is observed during the month of March each year, celebrates the significant impact social workers have in communities across the country. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the Provincial Government is recognizing over 1,500 registered social workers currently practicing throughout the province.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Joint Research Funding Announcement
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development and Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency, will attend an announcement concerning funding for research tomorrow (Wednesday, March 2). The announcement will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the Alexander Murray (Earth Sciences) Building, Room ER-4065, St. John’s Campus, Memorial University.
Nutrition Month Focuses on Making Small, Positive Changes to Diet
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
March is Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Take a 100 Meal Journey: Make Small Changes, One Meal at a Time.”
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner - Report A-2016-002 Released
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ed Ring, has released his Report A-2016-002 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A summary of the Report is included below.
Enhancing Consumer Awareness Promotes Consumer Protection
Service NL
In order to raise awareness of the dangers of various types of fraud and equip Canadians with valuable knowledge to safeguard against it, March is nationally recognized as Fraud Prevention Month.
Media Advisory: Minister Coady to Address Annual Volunteerism Luncheon
Executive Council
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement, will speak at the annual volunteerism luncheon organized by theCommunity Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Tuesday, March 1). The event will take place at 12:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 180 Portugal Cove Road, St. John's. At the luncheon, the provincial theme for National Volunteer Week 2016 will be announced.
All-party Committee on Northern Shrimp Allocations to Reconvene
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Newfoundland and Labrador’s All-Party Committee on Northern Shrimp Allocations will reconvene to discuss next steps in response to a new science report from the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) that indicates a significant reduction in the Northern shrimp stock in SFA 6 over the past year. Based on these reports, the Federal Government’s “last in, first out” (LIFO) policy relating to Northern Shrimp allocation decisions will continue to have a devastating effect on the province’s economy, particularly in rural regions.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Help Launch Special Olympics Canada Winter Games
Executive Council
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be in Corner Brook tomorrow (Tuesday, March 1) to participate in the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games. Premier Ball will be joined by the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, and the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister of Service NL.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
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.
Media Advisory: Minister Mitchelmore to Mark Agriculture Literacy Week
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency, will mark Canadian Agriculture Literacy Week by reading to Grade 3 students at Goulds Elementary tomorrow (Tuesday, March 1) at 11:00 a.m. in the school library, 46 Goulds Road.
Canada’s Premiers to Meet on March 2 in Vancouver
Executive Council
Canada's Premiers will meet in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Wednesday, March 2. The meeting will take place at the Pan Pacific Hotel.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Speak at Scholarships and Awards Ceremony
Health and Community Services
Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at Memorial University's School of Nursing Scholarships and Awards ceremony today (Monday, February 29). The ceremony takes place in the main auditorium of the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's at 6:30 p.m.
New Offshore Legislation Comes into Effect Today
Natural Resources
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, announced today the proclamation of legislation to establish the "polluter-pays" principle and to strengthen liability provisions for the offshore. Also announced today were three new regulations necessary to fully implement the legislation including recovery of operating costs of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board.
