Government of Newfoundland News
Ministerial Statement - Investments in Municipal Infrastructure Enhancing Communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Mr. Speaker, the significant investments this government has made over the last number of years, clearly demonstrate our commitment to ensuring quality infrastructure in communities across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Provincial Homelessness Funding
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will announce the 2014-15 recipients of capital funding under the Provincial Homelessness Fund tomorrow (Thursday, November 27) in St. John’s.
Industry Nominates Tourism Campaign for National Award
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Provincial Government’s tourism marketing campaign has been nominated for the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s 2014 Marketing Campaign of the Year Award. The winner will be announced at the annual National Awards for Tourism Excellence event this evening in Ottawa.
Minister Breaks Ground for the Maritime Link Project
Natural Resources
The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources, today joined the Honourable Andrew Younger, Nova Scotia Minister of Energy, and Chris Huskilson, President and CEO of Emera, in a ground-breaking ceremony at the Bottom Brook construction site in Newfoundland and Labrador. The purpose of the event was to recognize the start of construction of the Maritime Link Project and to sign an industrial and employment benefits agreement for the project.
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.
Human Rights Commission - Settlement of Three Human Rights Complaints
Justice and Public Safety
Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation, Glenn Corporation Ltd. and the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission are pleased to announce the settlement of three human rights complaints relating to the former Hamilton Hotel. The complaints stem from an incident in July 2007 in which Innu attending the Hamilton Hotel for a training session were made unwelcome as Innu persons and instructed to leave the premises by the manager.
Provincial Historic Commemorations Program Recognizes Four New Designations
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Four new designations were announced today under the Provincial Historic Commemorations Program. The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, made the announcement at a ceremony in St. Lawrence. The inductees are Charles Pearcey of St. John’s, the miners of St. Lawrence, the Fisherman’s Protective Union, and the riot in Badger in 1959.
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer - Preliminary By-election Results
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
The following are the preliminary results from the November 25, 2014 Humber East by-election.
Public Advisory: Regional Forums on Primary Health Care Begin in Grand Falls-Windsor
Health and Community Services
The first of four regional health forums will take place tomorrow (Wednesday, November 26) at the Royal Canadian Legion, Grand Falls-Windsor, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Ministerial Statement - Labrador’s Youth Take the Stage for Creative Arts Festival
Executive Council
Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the 39th Annual Labrador Creative Arts Festival. Taking center stage at the Lawrence O’Brien Arts Centre from November 19 to 25, the festival is a celebration of the arts that brings together young Labradorians from all regions and cultures.
Ministerial Statement - Celebrating 60 Years of Provincial Parks
Environment and Conservation
Mr. Speaker, as 2014 draws to a close, I rise in this Honourable House to acknowledge a tremendous milestone that was celebrated this year – the 60th anniversary of this province’s provincial parks.
Ministerial Statement - Home Heating Rebate Helping Meet the Costs of Staying Warm
Finance
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in this House today to advise Honourable Members on the progress of this year’s Home Heating Rebate program. The Home Heating Rebate helps thousands of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians each winter.
New Child Care Legislation to Improve Services for Children and Families
Education and Early Childhood Development
New legislation will be introduced in the House of Assembly today to modernize the current legislation for child care services in Newfoundland and Labrador, while ensuring the continuation of quality, safe child care across the province.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce New Designations Under Provincial Historic Commemorations Program
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will announce four new designations under the Provincial Historic Commemorations Program tomorrow (Wednesday, November 26). The ceremony will be held at 9:00 a.m. at the Golden Age Club, St. Lawrence.
Fifth Annual Purple Ribbon Campaign Continues to Raise Awareness of Violence Against Women
Executive Council
The Provincial Government is pleased to announce the fifth annual Purple Ribbon Campaign to increase public awareness and responsiveness to the issue of violence against women in Newfoundland and Labrador. This year’s Purple Ribbon Campaign was launched today at Confederation Building by the Honourable Judy Manning, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women. The minister was joined by representatives from community partners, including the Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women and the Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre.
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer - Today is By-Election Day
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Ordinary polling for the Humber East and Trinity-Bay de Verde by-elections is taking place today (Tuesday, November 25). The polls are open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce New Child Care Legislation
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will outline new child care legislation being introduced in the House of Assembly today (Tuesday, November 25). Minister Sullivan will be joined by Mary Walsh, Chair of the Association of Early Childhood Educators, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Ground-Breaking Ceremony for the Maritime Link Project
Natural Resources
The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources, will participate in a ground-breaking ceremony to commemorate the kick-off of the Maritime Link Project tomorrow (Wednesday, November 26). The ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Bottom Brook construction site, located approximately 40 minutes from Stephenville.
Amendments to Revenue Administration Act Will Provide Speedy Access to Tax Clearance Certificates
Finance
Proposed amendments to the Revenue Administration Act were introduced in the House of Assembly today, which will allow for Tax Clearance Certificates to be requested and provided online.
Media Advisory: Minister to Launch Provincial Purple Ribbon Campaign
Executive Council
The Honourable Judy Manning, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will launch the fifth annual Provincial Purple Ribbon Campaign tomorrow (Tuesday, November 25). The launch and proclamation signing begin at 10:00 a.m. in the West Block Lobby, Confederation Building.
