Government of Newfoundland News
Multi-Materials Stewardship Board: $345,000 Investment Supports Waste Management Research in Newfoundland and Labrador
Environment and Conservation: Multi-Materials Stewardship Board
Memorial University’s Harris Centre - MMSB Waste Management Applied Research Fund is receiving a $345,000 investment, over three years, to support research into Newfoundland and Labrador’s waste management needs and opportunities. The Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB) is renewing its initial funding commitment of $300,000 through the Waste Management Trust Fund and Product Care Association is contributing $45,000 on behalf of the paint industry in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Provincial Government Urges Federal Minister to Reverse Allocation Decision on Atlantic Halibut
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Provincial Government is expressing outrage with the decision announced yesterday by the Honourable Gail Shea, federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on the allocation of increased quota for Atlantic halibut in the Gulf of St. Lawrence which effectively takes away halibut from Newfoundland and Labrador harvesters and gives it to harvesters in the Maritime Provinces.
Date Set for Outer Ring Road Clean-Up
Transportation and Works
Department of Transportation and Works crews will begin cleaning litter and removing large discarded items from the Outer Ring Road on Sunday, June 14, approximately two weeks earlier than last year. A second closure and clean-up of the highway will be scheduled for July.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Recreation NL Conference
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will be at Hotel Gander tomorrow (Friday, May 22) at 7:00 p.m. to address the opening of Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador’s 44th Annual General Meeting, Conference and Trade Show.
Media Advisory: Minister to take Part in Inclusive Education Award Ceremony
Child, Youth and Family Services
The Honourable Sandy Collins, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services, will join with students, teachers and members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Community Living tomorrow (Friday, May 22) for the 2015 Inclusive Education Award ceremony. The event will take place at Smallwood Academy in Gambo at 1:30 p.m.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Attend Youth in Technology Conference
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Kevin Parsons, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak at the Youth in Technology Conference tomorrow (Friday, May 22) at 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at the College of the North Atlantic’s Prince Phillip Drive Campus, St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in SportNL Scholarship Event
Transportation and Works
The Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Transportation and Works, will address Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Scholarship Program recipients tomorrow (Friday, May 22) at the Johnson GEO Centre. The event begins at 12:00 p.m.
Ministerial Statement - Minister Congratulates 2015 URock Volunteer Award Winners
Executive Council
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in this Honourable House to acknowledge the recipients of the 2015 URock Volunteer Awards. I was pleased to be joined by Premier Davis, my Honourable colleagues, and members opposite last Thursday night as we honoured this year’s award recipients at a special event in Mount Pearl.
Ministerial Statement - Child and Youth Care Association Continues to Focus on Children and Youth in Province
Child, Youth and Family Services
Mr. Speaker, I stand today to recognize the Child and Youth Care Association of Newfoundland and Labrador’s annual conference, currently taking place at the Holiday Inn in St. John’s. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the conference, and I was delighted to address the delegates this morning and congratulate the association on 10 years of advocating for children and youth in our province. Each year, these individuals come together to exchange ideas on how to best serve the children, youth and families of this province who require their services.
Ministerial Statement - Service NL Receives Canadian Forces Liaison Council Award for Employee Support
Service NL
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to note that Service NL has received the Best Practices in Employee Support award from the Canadian Forces Liaison Council. The award was presented to the department in recognition of its support for Ross Tansley’s participation in the Canadian Forces Army Reserve.
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will address the 62nd Annual General Meeting of the Association of Newfoundland Land Surveyors tomorrow (Friday, May 22).
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Harris Centre - MMSB Waste Management Research Funding
Environment and Conservation: Multi-Materials Stewardship Board
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation and Minister Responsible for the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board; Dr. Richard Marceau, Vice President, Research, Memorial University; and Dr. Rob Greenwood, Executive Director, Harris Centre, Memorial University, will make a funding announcement tomorrow (Friday, May 22) to support research into Newfoundland and Labrador's waste management needs and opportunities.
Media Advisory: Minister to Tour Grenfell Campus Compost Facility
Fisheries and Aquaculture
As a part of Innovation Week activities, the Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will tour the Grenfell Campus composting facility tomorrow (Friday, May 22) at 10:00 a.m. The event will begin in the Arts and Science Extension atrium and will be followed by a tour of the composter area.
Media Advisory: Minister to Bring Greetings at the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Conference
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
As part of Innovation Week, the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will bring greetings at the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters conference on manufacturing productivity. The conference, “Compete to Win – Power of Networking in Consortia” will take place tomorrow (Friday, May 22) at the Capital Hotel in St. John’s. Opening remarks begin at 9:00 a.m.
Public Advisory: All-Party Committee on Mental Health and Addictions to Host Consultations in St. John’s
Health and Community Services
The All-Party Committee on Mental Health and Addictions will hold two consultation sessions in St. John’s this week.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Attend Enterprise Olympics
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Kevin Parsons, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak at the YMCA of Northeast Avalon's Enterprise Olympics tomorrow (Thursday, May 21) at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 411 Stavanger Drive, St. John's
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at 2015 Canadian Board of Marine Underwriters Spring Conference
Transportation and Works
The Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Transportation and Works, will address delegates to the 2015 Canadian Board of Marine Underwriters Spring Conference, being held in St. John's May 20-21. Minister Brazil will speak tomorrow (Thursday, May 21) at 11:00 a.m. at the Delta St. John's Hotel and Conference Centre.
Media Advisory: Minister to Address the Child and Youth Care Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Child, Youth and Family Services
The Honourable Sandy Collins, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services, will speak at the 10th Annual Child and Youth Care Conference tomorrow (Thursday, May 21) at the Holiday Inn in St. John’s. Minister Collins will begin his remarks at 8:30 a.m.
Ministerial Statement - Workshop Fosters Youth Hunter Skills
Environment and Conservation
Mr. Speaker, the Department of Environment and Conservation is partnering with rod and gun clubs in St. John's and Deer Lake to offer two Youth Hunter Skills Workshops next month. I am pleased to rise today in this Honourable House to encourage young people to participate in these sessions which promote safe and responsible involvement in hunting, trapping and other outdoor activities.
