Government of Newfoundland News

Advanced Education and Skills

The Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, is leading a delegation to participate in two Working International Expo events to help attract skilled workers and meet labour demands in Newfoundland and Labrador. The first event begins this Saturday, September 20, in London, England, followed by the Dublin, Ireland, event on Wednesday, September 24.

Executive Council

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier Designate of Newfoundland and Labrador, will speak at a celebration to mark two years since Ronald McDonald House opened in Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Thursday, September 18). The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. at Ronald McDonald House, 150 Clinch Crescent, St. John’s.

Education

Schools and school communities in Newfoundland and Labrador now have access to a new online program, Anaphylaxis in Schools: What Educators Need to Know. The program is designed to provide information about the management of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction which is on the rise in communities across Canada.

Fisheries and Aquaculture

The Torngat Fish Producers Cooperative Society Limited (Torngat Fish Co-op) will seek ways to increase efficiency and output at its crab and turbot plant in Makkovik with support from the Provincial Government. The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, today announced $9,332 to help the company explore process improvements and consider new technology to make the plant more competitive.

Innovation, Business and Rural Development

Offshore supply operations in Newfoundland and Labrador will be safer as the result of an investment of $300,000 from the Research & Development Corporation (RDC), and $651,950 from Rolls-Royce Canada Limited and industry partners. The collaborative investment will support the development of a new intelligent winch system that will address the challenges of loading and unloading supplies in Arctic and harsh offshore operating environments. The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister Responsible for RDC, made the announcement today at the Rolls-Royce facility in Mount Pearl.

Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, will speak at a dinner hosted by the Heavy Civil Association tomorrow (Wednesday, September 17). The event is taking place at 6:00 p.m. at the Elks Club, Carpasian Road in St. John’s.

Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

The District of Placentia - St. Mary’s is benefiting from a $4.5 million cost-shared investment to upgrade water and sewer systems and improve roads in the area. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, along with the Honourable Felix Collins, Attorney General and MHA for Placentia - St. Mary’s.

Innovation, Business and Rural Development

The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development and Minister Responsible for the Research & Development Corporation (RDC), will make an announcement concerning research and development funding for the offshore industry tomorrow (Wednesday, September 17). Minister Sullivan will be joined by Glenn Janes, Chief Executive Officer of RDC, as well as representatives from Rolls-Royce.

Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

A new fire truck for St. Bride’s and firefighting equipment for communities throughout the District of Placentia - St. Mary’s were announced today in the community of St. Bride’s. The announcement was made by the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, together with Felix Collins, MHA for Placentia - St. Mary’s.

Executive Council

The Provincial Government will hold the fifth of nine public sessions taking place across the province for the Open Government Initiative tomorrow (Wednesday, September 17). The session will take place in Stephenville at 7:00 p.m. at the Days Inn, 44 Queen Street.

Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, together with the Honourable Felix Collins, Attorney General and MHA for Placentia – St. Mary’s, will make a number of funding announcements in the district tomorrow (Tuesday, September 16).

Innovation, Business and Rural Development

The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, will address attendees at the official opening ceremony of the OCEANS’14 Conference tomorrow (Tuesday, September 16). The event will take place at 8:30 a.m. the St. John’s Convention Centre, New Gower Street.

Innovation, Business and Rural Development

Newfoundland and Labrador is proud to host OCEANS’14, one of the world’s most diverse and prestigious ocean technology conferences. Taking place this week in St. John’s, this international conference will promote the province’s expanding ocean technology sector and Arctic exploration potential. The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, will participate in the conference’s welcoming event tonight, as well as address delegates at the conference’s opening ceremony tomorrow (Tuesday, September 16).

Justice

Officers with the Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Division have charged four people with various offences under the Fisheries Act, Wild Life Act, and the Motorized Snow Vehicles and All-Terrain Vehicle Regulations as a result of an investigation related to the alleged illegal fishing of Atlantic salmon in central Newfoundland.

Executive Council

The Provincial Government will hold the fourth of nine public sessions across the province for the Open Government Initiative tomorrow (Tuesday, September 16). The session will take place in Corner Brook at 7:00 p.m. at the Glynmill Inn, 1 Cobb Lane.

Innovation, Business and Rural Development

The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, will speak at OCEANS’14’s Newfoundland and Labrador Night on Monday, September 15, at 7:00 p.m. at the St. John’s Convention Centre.

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Team Sedna, a group of divers and scientists, began their three-year mission exploring Arctic waters aboard the MV Cape Race this summer and delivering educational outreach about marine life. Provincial Government support helped outfit the team’s vessel with an “Arctic aquarium” to house collected marine specimens, which were shown to Inuit youth visiting the vessel, and will also be broadcast through Team Sedna’s global social network and media channels.

Education

The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Education, will join Memorial University President Gary Kachanoski and Kirk Anderson, Dean of the Faculty of Education, on Monday, September 15, for the official opening of the university’s Teaching and Learning Commons. The event will be held at the G.A. Hickman (Education) Building, Room ED-5006, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Executive Council

Delegates from across Canada will be in St. John’s for the annual Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Outreach Program on September 15 and 16.

Executive Council

Premier Marshall today announced the appointment of Milly Brown to the position of Associate Secretary to Cabinet, Communications. The role provides support to Executive Council and coordinates government-wide communications.