Government of Newfoundland News
School Programs Reach Over 11,000 Students with Energy Efficiency and Conservation Education
Executive Council
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Provincial Government, in partnership with Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) and Newfoundland Power, educated a record number of students, more than 11,000, about energy efficiency and conservation during the 2014-15 school year through the takeCHARGE and HotShots school programs.
Council of Federation - Premiers work together to strengthen Canada's future prosperity
Executive Council
Focusing on economic productivity and innovation
Council of the Federation - Improving outcomes for Aboriginal children in care
Executive Council
The high number of Aboriginal children in care remains a concern for Premiers. They released a report on the issue, prepared at their request, which identifies promising practices to reduce the number of children in care and improve outcomes for children receiving care.
Council of the Federation - Providing Services for an Aging Population
Executive Council
Canada’s population is growing older. The number of Canadians aged 65 and older is expected to double to reach a record number of 10 million within the next 25 years.
Council of the Federation - Premiers Affirm Commitment to Action in Response to Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report
Executive Council
Canada’s Premiers affirm their provinces’ and territories’ commitment to ongoing reconciliation between the Indigenous peoples of Canada and non-Indigenous Canadians.
Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and British Columbia Sign Agreement in Principle to Enhance Mobility for Skilled Workers
Executive Council
Advanced Education and Skills
The Honourable Paul Davis Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Christy Clark, Premier of British Columbia, today signed an agreement in principle to enhance workforce cooperation and mobility of skilled workers between both provinces. The announcement was made at the meeting of the Council of the Federation in St. John’s.
Public Advisory: Bridge Closure on Red Indian Lake South Side Forest Access Road
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Forestry and Agrifoods Agency advises that the Tulks Valley Bridge, located at the south end of Red Indian Lake on the Red Indian Lake South Side Forest Access Road, has been closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic until further notice due to undermining of one of the bridge abutments. Signage has been posted in the area.
Provincial Government Awards Contract for Road Repairs on Route 440
Transportation and Works
A tender has been awarded to Mike Kelly and Sons Ltd. for road repairs on the North Shore Highway - Riverside Drive (Route 440) on the west coast of the province.
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Chartered Professional Accountants
Finance
The Honourable Ross Wiseman, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will address the Chartered Professional Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador luncheon tomorrow (Friday, July 17). Minister Wiseman will speak at 12:00 p.m. at the Ramada St. John’s.
Minister Launches New Ferry for Bell Island from Shipyard in Romania
Transportation and Works
The MV Legionnaire was launched yesterday (Wednesday, July 15), at Damen Shipyards in Romania and is now entering the final stage of construction. The new ferry will service Bell Island and is expected to arrive in the province in the spring of 2016.
Media Advisory: Premiers of Newfoundland and Labrador and British Columbia to Sign Agreement in Principle for Apprentices
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Christy Clark, Premier of British Columbia, will sign an Agreement in Principle today (Thursday, July 16) between the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, and British Columbia to support apprenticeship mobility. The signing will take place at 4:00 p.m. in the Media Centre at the Sheraton Hotel, St. John’s.
The Council of the Federation - Premiers Commit to Apprentice Mobility
Executive Council
Canada’s Premiers today signed a protocol that will facilitate the mobility of apprentices across Canada. The protocol will enable mutual recognition of technical training, work experience, and examination results for apprentices moving between provinces and territories in Canada.
Media Advisory: Minister to Launch Workforce Development Roundtable Discussions
Advanced Education and Skills
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, will attend the first Workforce Development Roundtable Discussion tomorrow (Friday, July 17). The first session takes place 1:00 p.m. at College of the North Atlantic in Burin.
Non-Residents Charged for Allegedly Angling without a Guide in Labrador West
Justice and Public Safety
Three men from Nova Scotia are facing charges as the result of a recent investigation into allegations of illegal non-resident angling practices in Labrador West.
Memorandum of Understanding Strengthens Arctic Ties with Nunavut
Executive Council
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Nunavut have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate and strengthen collaboration between both jurisdictions and to promote responsible economic development and enable stakeholders to mutually benefit from opportunities emerging in the Arctic. The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Peter Taptuna, Premier of Nunavut, signed the MOU in St. John’s today.
Media Advisory: Minister and Parliamentary Secretary to Participate in National Seniors' Care Roundtable
Health and Community Services
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, along with Kevin Pollard, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will participate in a national roundtable focused on seniors' issues tomorrow (Thursday, July 16). The event will take place at the Murray Premises Hotel in St. John's, 5 Becks Cove, at 1:00 p.m.
Province Assists with Appleton Industrial Park Expansion
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Town of Appleton will expand its industrial park with the help of a $79,000 investment from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. The community of approximately 620 residents with the motto, “room to grow” is living up to this theme, as it makes plans to enhance its industrial area to better service existing clients and attract new ones.
Media Advisory: Minister to Visit Employment Centre to Demonstrate New Features of JOBSinNL.ca
Advanced Education and Skills
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, will visit the Employment Centre at 285 Duckworth Street in St. John’s today (Wednesday, July 15) at 10:00 a.m. Minister Jackman will receive a demonstration of recent changes to JOBSinNL.ca.
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Annual Agriculture Ministers’ Conference
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency, will attend the 2015 Annual Conference of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Agriculture in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, starting Wednesday, July 15. Areas of discussion will include an overview of the agriculture sector, food processing, trade, and market access.
Provincial Government Takes Further Action to Link Job Seekers with Potential Employers
Advanced Education and Skills
Today, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced changes to the provincially supported free job-posting website, JOBSinNL.ca, to ensure employers and job seekers have the best access possible to available recruits and job openings in Newfoundland and Labrador.
