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Media Availability: Premier Furey, Deputy Grand Chief Nui and Chief Commissioner Igloliorte Available to Discuss Launch of Innu Inquiry
The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Deputy Grand Chief Mary Ann Nui of the Innu Nation, and retired Provincial Court Judge James Igloliorte, Chief Commissioner for the Commission of Inquiry into the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System, will be available today (Friday, April 29) to discuss the launch of the Inquiry.
They will be joined by Commissioners Anastasia Qupee and Dr. Mike Devine and members of the Innu leadership.
The availability will take place at 2:00 p.m. in the lobby of East Block, Confederation Building.
Masking, physical distancing and other public health guidelines will be in place.
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Meghan McCabe
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
meghanmccabe@gov.nl.ca
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Provincial and Federal Governments Support Creation of more than 130 New Affordable Housing Units for Vulnerable Populations in St. John’s
The following is being distributed at the request of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation:
Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Today, the Provincial and Federal Governments announced $20.2 million to support the construction of 132 affordable housing options in St. John’s.
The announcement was made at The Gathering Place in St. John’s by the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador; the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion; the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change on behalf of the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation; and Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East.
The Federal Government is investing over $10.9 million under the Rapid Housing Initiative and there is over $5.3 million cost shared equally by the Federal and Provincial Governments through the federal-provincial bilateral agreement under the National Housing Strategy. The Gathering Place is also providing a $4 million contribution.
With part of this total funding, the Gathering Place will operate 56 new supportive housing units and 40 new low-barrier emergency shelter beds, which will help address the need for housing and supportive services to assist individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
The remaining funding will enable the construction of 36 new homes that will be operated by the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. This investment will expand affordable housing options for individuals and families in low-income, which includes women and women with children, seniors, Indigenous persons, youth, persons with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness.
Today’s announcement highlights the strength of working together with federal and community partners to build stronger and healthier communities.
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“We recognize that having a safe and affordable home is vital to helping individuals and families build a stable and secure future. This significant investment will allow for a very welcome expansion of supportive and affordable housing in the St. John’s area. Today’s announcement highlights the strength of working together with our federal and community partners to build stronger and healthier communities.”
Honourable Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“Access to safe and affordable housing is a key social determinant of health and underpins social and economic inclusivity. As a government, we remain committed to addressing the diverse housing needs in our province – from those at risk of or experiencing homelessness to individuals and families facing challenges with housing affordability.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
“Everyone in Canada deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. This is why, through the National Housing Strategy, we are providing a helping hand to those who are at risk of homelessness in St. John’s. This is the National Housing Strategy at work.”
Honourable Ahmed Hussen
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion and
Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
“Newfoundland and Labrador needs more affordable housing. Budget 2022 makes it a priority. Because around here, we look out for one another. And everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home.”
Honourable Seamus O’Regan
Minister of Labour
Member of Parliament for St. John’s South-Mount Pearl
“Thanks to today’s announcement, we are providing a chance to members of our community who are struggling. Having access to safe, supportive and affordable homes will help bring a positive change to their lives and to the community. Through this collaboration with the province, we are helping to ensure that all people in St. John’s and across our province have safe and affordable housing that enables them to thrive.”
Joanne Thompson
Member of Parliament for St. John’s East.
“Through its everyday work with people who are facing systemic and societal barriers and far too often experience exclusion and discrimination, The Gathering Place has heard the plea for more supportive and affordable housing units and for a permanent low barrier emergency shelter. This partnership announced today shows that we have truly heard the voices of the guests and other persons at risk of homelessness in our community. With a generous gift of two million dollars from Patrick O’Callaghan and Paula Bouchier, and the support of the Federal and Provincial Governments, the dream of more support for persons without safe, stable, and permanent homes is being realized.”
Sister Elizabeth Davis, RSM
Board Chair, The Gathering Place
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Office of the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion
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Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
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Media Advisory: Premier Furey to Make Housing Announcement
The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will announce funding to expand affordable and supportive housing options for vulnerable populations tomorrow (Friday, April 29).
The announcement will take place at The Gathering Place, 172 Military Road, St. John’s at 10:30 a.m. and will be livestreamed on Facebook.
Premier Furey and Minister Davis will be joined by the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, federal Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
This event is by invitation only to adhere to physical distancing guidelines. Media are asked to register by contacting Jenny Bowring (jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca).
Please note, all those in attendance will be required to wear a mask.
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Meghan McCabe
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
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Jenny Bowring
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
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Lynn Robinson
Environment and Climate Change
709-729-5449, 691-9466
lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca
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Provincial Government Remembers Newfoundlanders and Labradorians Killed or Injured in Workplace Incidents
This National Day of Mourning is an opportunity for workers, employers, families and others, to renew their commitment to healthy and safe workplaces. Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have a fundamental right to safe, incident-free work environments, so they can return home safely to their families at end of every working day.
During the past five years, 140 workers in this province lost their lives as result of workplace incidents and occupational disease.
Flags at all Provincial Government buildings throughout Newfoundland and Labrador are lowered at half-mast today, to remember workers who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace.
On April 28 of each year, remembrance ceremonies are held across the country. At 12:00 pm today, the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour will host an event at the Fluvarium in St. John’s honoring workers.
This event will be attended by the Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL, and Minister Responsible for Occupational Health and Safety, and the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Minister Responsible for WorkplaceNL.
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“When it comes to health and safety, there are no compromises. It is the collective responsibility of government, employers and employees to ensure that all workers return home safe and healthy at the end of every workday. By remembering lost lives, life changing injuries and illnesses on this Day of Mourning, we honour those who are directly and indirectly impacted. I encourage all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to renew their commitment to occupational health and safety, today and every day.”
Honourable Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“No matter what your occupation, workplace health and safety is a right, and for employers and employees it should always be top of mind. Today as we remember those who have lost their lives, been injured or have suffered illness in our province’s workplaces, we also acknowledge their families, friends and co-workers who will be forever impacted. Newfoundland and Labrador’s occupational health and safety legislation is some of the most progressive in the country, and we will continue to work with our stakeholders to make workplace health and safety a priority.”
Honourable Sarah Stoodley
Minister of Digital Government and Service NL
Minister Responsible for Occupational Health and Safety
“As a province, today is a time to remember those who were injured, suffered illness or have died due to their work. My thoughts are with all those who have been impacted by workplace injury, illness or death. We are committed to ensuring our occupational health and safety programs and supports are continually evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of workplaces, in order to protect workers and prevent further workplace tragedies.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Minister Responsible for WorkplaceNL
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Media Advisory: Minister Coady to Speak at Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce 62nd Annual General Meeting
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, will discuss Budget 2022 initiatives at a luncheon during the 62nd Annual General Meeting of the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce today (Thursday, April 28). The event will take place at Quality Hotel and Suites, 100 Trans-Canada Highway, Gander, beginning at 12:00 p.m.
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Victoria Barbour
Finance
709-729-4087, 327-6152
victoriabarbour@gov.nl.ca
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Public Advisory: ‘What We Heard’ Document to Help Inform Amendments to the Buildings Accessibility Act Now Online
Digital Government and Service NL has prepared a ‘What We Heard’ document from information gathered during stakeholder consultations on the Buildings Accessibility Advisory Committee’s recommendations on the Buildings Accessibility Act.
The consultation process was conducted by government’s Public Engagement and Planning Division, and included an online questionnaire through engageNL and three virtual consultation sessions. Information gathered will help inform potential amendments to the Act.
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Krista Dalton
Digital Government and Service NL
709-729-4748, 685-6492
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Media Advisory: Minister Coady to Address Labrador North Chamber of Commerce
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, will discuss Budget 2022 initiatives at the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce luncheon today (Wednesday, April 27). The event will take place at the Hotel North Two, 382 Hamilton River Road, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, beginning at 12:00 p.m.
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Victoria Barbour
Finance
709-729-4087, 327-6152
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Minister Crocker Congratulates 2022 Arts and Letters Award Winners
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, today congratulated the winners of the annual Arts and Letters Awards Program. The awards were presented at a reception recently held at The Rooms in St. John’s.
First launched in 1952, the Arts and Letters Awards Program encourages the creation of new works of art. The program celebrates artistic excellence for both emerging and established artists throughout the province.
Prizes totaling $44,000 were awarded in the categories of literary, music, visual arts, and digital multimedia. There were 30 winning entries in the Junior Division and 32 winning entries in the Senior Division. Four hundred and seventy entries were submitted for consideration for the 2022 program.
The Percy Janes First Novel Award, the program’s top prize of $2,500, was awarded to Dane Gill of St. John’s for his manuscript Anson in Antarctica.
A complete list of the award recipients can be found in the backgrounder below.
The Arts and Letters Exhibition, featuring the work of the 2022 award recipients, runs from April 23 to May 15 at The Rooms in the Level 4 Art Gallery.
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“Congratulations to the 2022 Arts and Letters award recipients. I encourage the public to visit the Arts and Letters Exhibition at The Rooms. The work on display is truly remarkable and is a testament to the extraordinary talent we have here in Newfoundland and Labrador. The arts are a vital part of our province’s success story, and we will continue to work with our partners to support this program and the creative process.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
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2022 Arts and Letters Award Recipients
Senior Poetry ($1,000 prize) – Adjudicators: Sonja Boon, Agnes Walsh
Beth Follett – Wild Garden Sculpture Path
Michelle Clemens – Ready, Aim
Sabrina Pinksen – How to Gut a Fish
Isabelle Riche – What Lies Atop the Sky
Senior Short Fiction ($1,000 prize) – Adjudicators: Mike Heffernan, Virginia Ryan
Deborah Whelan – Unearthed
Josh Pennell – The Price of Iron Ore
Thomas Duggan – Outgoing
Willow Kean – Haha Sushi
Senior Nonfiction ($1,000 prize) – Adjudicator: Eleanor Dawson
Joan Sullivan – Looking for Your Crowd
Shruti Raheja – Most Easterly Point
Priscilla Corcoran Mooney – The Other Happy Ending
Senior Dramatic Script ($1,000 prize) – Adjudicator: Mallory Fisher
José Santiago Guzmán Nájera – Urn
Cole Hayley – The Thin Place
Senior French Literary ($1,000 prize) – Adjudicator: Jeff Butt
Jeff Foran – Une ode à mon masque
Percy Janes First Novel Award ($2,500 prize) – Adjudicator: Trudy Morgan-Cole
Dane Gill – Anson in Antarctica
Senior Music ($1,000 prize) – Adjudicators: Korona Brophy, Damian Follett
Justin Fancey – It’s You
Bill Brennan – Three Seasons
Adrian House – Le Parapluie D’Élise
Darren Browne – La Avispa Alegre/The Tipsy Wasp
Senior Digital Multimedia ($1,000 prize) – Adjudicator: Roger Maunder
Jessica Hefford – A Recreation of Memories
Senior Visual Art ($1,000 prize) – Adjudicators: Tia Connolly, Shawn O’Hagan, Emily Pittman
Peggy Stewart – Newfoundland Morning
Alli Johnston – She and He
Michael Flaherty – Moorings
Anita Singh – Porthole Seaweed
Kathryn Welbourn – Roadside Fox
Jessica Winters – Heart Strings
Tim Pottle – Rubus Aspersum
Kayla Walsh – Good for Nothing
Ethel Brown – Childhood Unplugged
Debbie Cannon – Foggy Morning at Prosser’s Rock
Shell LeDrew – In a Virtual Pandemic; an Injection of Hope
Kevin Melanson – FARR Residency
Junior Poetry ($350 prize) – Adjudicators: Wendy Rose, Travis House, Clay Everest
Lacey Blanchard – Time
Rhyann Sibley – Fall Colours
Madison Gracie – Choices
Bridget O’Brien – Incendiary
Youssef Wasef – Such a Beautiful World
Holly Fillier – Philia’s Cessation
Ava-Rose Smith – Dionysus
Rhianna Bishop – Hands
Junior Prose ($350 prize) – Adjudicators: Josh Goudie, Ellen Curtis
Russell Howse – Little Red the Skip Driver
Ava Hodder – When the Street Lights Go Out
Molly Power – Phantasmic Forest
Megan Williams – Tick, Tick, Tick
Rachel Lidstone – Code
Madison Ryan – The Halcyon’s Lament
Kelsey Ross – Knickknackatory
Emelyn Purcell- The Bouquet
Junior French Literary ($350 prize) – Adjudicator: Jeff Butt
Nyamae Alloway – C’est L’automne
Junior Music ($350 prize) – Adjudicators: Korona Brophy, Damian Follett
Summer Bennett – Car Sick
Isaac Andrews Power – something like that
Daniel Dumaresque Correa – A Celebration of Life
Benjamin James – Waltz of the Reminiscent
Junior Digital Multimedia ($350 prize) – Adjudicator: Roger Maunder
Camden Engelman – A Little More Love
Junior Visual Art ($350 prize) – Adjudicators: Dawn Baker, Louise Collier
Cara Fleming – Covid in a Child’s Eye
Ruth-Ann Rowe – Trapped
Kanto Ratsimandresy – Ankizy Mpihira Gasy (Little Madagascar Bird)
Chloe Regular – Kipine: Winter Solstice
Joshua Mack – A Plethora of Newfoundland Birds
Amy Parsons – The House of Curiosities
Rebecca Mullett – See No Evil
Daniel Halfyard – Goodnight Beautiful, Sweet Dreams
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Proponent Selected for Bays West Aquaculture Industry Expansion
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, today announced that Grieg Seafood Newfoundland is the successful proponent of the Provincial Government’s recent Expression of Interest process for potential aquaculture development on the province’s southwest coast. Minister Bragg made the announcement in Burgeo with the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology and MHA for Burgeo-La Poile.
Grieg Seafood Newfoundland was the highest ranked proponent in a thorough, multi-phase procurement process to seek Expressions of Interest, followed by Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals phases. The Provincial Government engaged a third-party fairness advisor to guide the procurement process and to ensure it was transparent and non-biased.
The Provincial Government will now begin discussions on a Memorandum of Understanding with Grieg Seafood Newfoundland, which will lay out time-bound milestones the company must meet when developing this area.
The bays west area, from Bay d’Espoir west towards Burgeo and Port-aux-Basques, has the potential to produce 15,000 to 20,000 metric tonnes of Atlantic salmon and create employment and economic development, particularly on the island’s southwest coast.
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“Our government recognizes that a sustainable aquaculture sector is an important part of Newfoundland and Labrador’s commitment to food self-sufficiency and economic development, in particular in rural regions. Based on Grieg Seafood Newfoundland’s actions to date and its strong proposal for this area, we anticipate it will uphold its commitment to support local jobs, economic development, and the highest standards of environmental sustainability. We look forward to working with the company as it maps out the future development of the bays west region.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg
Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
“This exciting announcement represents a tremendous investment in our communities and our way of life. We look forward to working with Grieg Seafood Newfoundland, so that all can enjoy a future of prosperity for this area, and for Newfoundland and Labrador as a whole.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
MHA for Burgeo-La Poile
“Grieg Seafood Newfoundland is grateful to the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador and the communities of bays west for this exciting opportunity. We look forward to start the process, where the next step is a thorough assessment to confirm the area of sites suitable for sustainable salmon farming. Grieg Seafood Newfoundland remain committed to develop our operations in Newfoundland and Labrador gradually and responsibly. We will continuously work to reduce our impact and improve fish welfare, and to create shared value with the communities where we operate. We strongly believe that the blue economy holds a huge potential for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador during the next decades, and it is an honour for us to be a partner on this journey.”
Knut Skeidsvoll
Managing Director of Grieg Seafood Newfoundland
“The NL Aquaculture Industry Association congratulates Grieg Seafood Newfoundland on this exciting milestone announcement for the province’s sustainable aquaculture sector. Expansion in the bays west area represents a key step forward in the growth and development of finfish farming in Newfoundland and Labrador. We look forward to working with Grieg, our membership, and all levels of government as we continue to sustainably and responsibly grow the sector’s incredible potential.”
Jamie Baker, Executive Director
NL Aquaculture Industry Association
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Constituency Assistant to the Honourable Andrew Parsons
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology and MHA for Burgeo-La Poile
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Perry Power
Grieg Seafood Newfoundland
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Jamie Baker
Executive Director
NL Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA)
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Itinerary unveiled for the 2022 Royal Tour of Canada of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall
Today the Government of Canada unveiled the official itinerary for the upcoming Royal Tour this spring, part of the year-long celebrations marking the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. From Canada’s easternmost point to rich northern landscapes, Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador on May 17, Canada’s Capital Region on May 18 and Yellowknife and Dettah, Northwest Territories on May 19.
During their tour, Their Royal Highnesses will meet with diverse communities through engagements on topics such as innovation and entrepreneurship in the context of the pandemic, climate change and sustainability as well as diversity and inclusion, to name a few.
Itinerary Highlights
May 17: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
The Royal Couple will begin their visit to Canada with an official welcoming ceremony in the presence of Indigenous leaders at the Confederation Building, overlooking the capital of St. John’s. The public ceremony will include military honours, a prayer in Inuktitut, Innu drumming, Mi’kmaq music, as well as lively artistic performances showcasing the province’s rich tradition of song and story. The event will also include official addresses by dignitaries and The Prince of Wales.
The Royal Couple will then visit Government House, the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, to participate in events with members of the community, commencing with a solemn moment of reflection and prayer with Indigenous leaders at the Heart Garden to honour and remember the Indigenous children who attended Residential Schools in Labrador and Northern Newfoundland. A discussion on Canada’s wool industry will follow, showcased through Newfoundland and Labrador artistry. The stop will also include the inauguration of the new Commonwealth Walkway – a Platinum Jubilee commemorative project – on the grounds of Government House.
Their Royal Highnesses will wrap up their first day in Canada at picturesque Quidi Vidi Village, where they will meet local artists and participate in a collective work of rug-hooking at Quidi Vidi Village Artisan Studios. They will meet with local vendors and members of the community during a walkabout of the harbour. They will also visit Quidi Vidi Brewery to learn about its unique brewing process and meet with local food producers and representatives of Newfoundland and Labrador’s vibrant culinary scene.
May 18: Canada’s Capital Region
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will be invested into the Order of Military Merit during a ceremony at Rideau Hall before he and The Duchess of Cornwall lay a wreath in honour of Canadian veterans and active service members at the National War Memorial.
Their Royal Highnesses will then meet with members and organizations from the Canadian Ukrainian community and take part in a traditional prayer service at a cathedral in Ottawa to learn about their stories and Canada’s efforts to support the people of Ukraine.
Afternoon events will include a visit to an elementary school to engage with schoolchildren, parents and teachers on the importance of literacy. The Prince of Wales will also meet with Prince’s Trust veterans and youth program participants and take part in a discussion on sustainable finance in combating climate change and building a net-zero economy. Their Royal Highnesses will then visit the home of the world-famous Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride to meet the riders, walk through the stables and attend a special performance of the Musical Ride.
Later at Rideau Hall, The Prince of Wales will hold bilateral meetings with the Governor General of Canada and with the Prime Minister of Canada. A special evening reception with Their Royal Highnesses will celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee and bring together Canadians from various backgrounds who have dedicated their lives to serving their communities, like Her Majesty.
May 19: Yellowknife and Dettah, Northwest Territories
On the final leg of their journey, Their Royal Highnesses will land in Yellowknife and visit Dettah, a thriving Dene First Nation community, to take part in various community events and experience local culture and traditions. Their visit will include a community welcome, an opening prayer, a traditional drumming circle, a feeding the fire ceremony, a discussion with local Chiefs and Elders, and a visit to Kaw Tay Whee School, a school offering high quality and culturally responsive programming.
At Fred Henne Territorial Park, The Prince of Wales will meet with members of the Canadian Rangers to mark the organization’s 75th anniversary and be appointed an Honorary Canadian Ranger. At the Dettah Ice Road, he will then meet with local experts to discuss the impact of climate change in the Northwest Territories and the importance of Indigenous-led initiatives to address these challenges. Meanwhile, The Duchess of Cornwall will visit a safe transitional housing centre and community organization that offers services to women and children fleeing violence.
Finally, at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Their Royal Highnesses will meet with local food producers. They will also take part in a discussion on Treaty 11, its history and its legacy in the Northwest Territories, as well as observe a demonstration of traditional Inuit sports and learn about traditional crafts. Treaty 11 is known as the last of Canada’s numbered treaties, which was signed by the Crown and First Nations in the Northwest Territories in 1921.
Their Royal Highnesses will then proceed to the Ceremonial Circle for a Platinum Jubilee Celebration and the unveiling of a plaque at the Northwest Territories’ Platinum Jubilee Garden.
The full itinerary is available on the Royal Tour 2022 website.
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“Recognizing service is at the heart of this Platinum Jubilee year. Whether it is by serving their community through volunteerism, welcoming refugees into their homes, or making the world greener, Canadians are leading efforts on multiple fronts to move us forward. The upcoming visit from Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall is an opportunity to reflect and reinforce our friendship. It will offer a window to the world on Canada’s innovative spirit, rich traditions, local cultures and languages.”
Honourable Pablo Rodriguez,
Minister of Canadian Heritage
Quick Facts
Consult the official itinerary for event details.
For more information about the upcoming tour, follow the hashtag #RoyalVisitCanada on all platforms and The Crown in Canada on social media:
Facebook: @TheCrownCa | @LaCouronneCa
Twitter: @TheCrownCa | @LaCouronneCa
Instagram: @o_canadiana
Send your greetings to The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall with the hashtag #RoyalGreetings and tag where you’re from. You can also share a picture or video of your part of Canada and say what is unique and beautiful about it.
Official photos of the Tour will be available on the Royal Tour 2022 website and on social media during and after the tour. If you happen to take part in the tour, share your own videos and photos using #RoyalVisitCanada and tag the Crown in Canada.
In 2022, Canada is celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 70th anniversary of her accession to the Throne. She is Canada’s longest reigning Sovereign and the first to celebrate a platinum jubilee. To mark this historic milestone, a series of initiatives are taking place throughout the year and across the country.
Associated Links
The Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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For more information (media only), please contact:
Laura Scaffidi
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
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Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101, 1-866-569-6155
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Media Advisory: Minister Coady to Speak at Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade Luncheon
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, will highlight Budget 2022 initiatives at the Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade luncheon today (Tuesday, April 26). The event will take place at the Glynmill Inn, 1B Cobb Lane, Corner Brook, beginning at 12:00 p.m.
The Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade serves entrepreneurs and the business community of Corner Brook, Bay of Islands, and Humber Valley.
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Finance
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Transitional CEO Announced for Single Health Authority Planning Phase
David Diamond, current President and CEO of the Eastern Regional Health Authority, has been named the transitional CEO to lead the planning team that will be put in place for the establishment of one health authority for the province.
As announced in Budget 2022, the Provincial Government is moving forward with plans to establish a single health authority to create more consistency in health care throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as avoid duplication in associated corporate services such as human resources, payroll and finance. The four existing health authorities will be maintained during transition planning and operations will continue status quo.
Health Accord NL was established to re-imagine health and health care in Newfoundland and Labrador, and a compelling case for change was clearly detailed throughout their consultation process and final report. Arising from the Health Accord NL recommendations, government has begun the process of integrating the existing four health authorities into one entity. It is important that the new authority structure be reflective of all regions of the province and, as such, the new health authority will engage with communities during the interim period.
During the transition process, the team will assess and manage integration issues such as: evaluating program delivery within the public sector and recommending organizational structures to improve access to consistent, quality and safe care; seeking opportunities to streamline clinical services delivery and corporate services; developing human resources strategies to manage transition issues; aligning policies; consolidating systems; and maintaining engagement and communications with many stakeholders as the transition progresses. Employment impacts will be managed primarily through attrition and other efficiencies, and it is anticipated that employees would be offered meaningful, comparable alternative employment in the new regional health authority.
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“I am very pleased with the appointment of Mr. Diamond as the transitional CEO for the establishment of the single health authority for the province. As this process unfolds, it is important that all stakeholders work collaboratively with all regional health authority boards and management teams to facilitate a positive transition to one entity. This marks another step forward in our efforts to reshape our health care system.”
Honourable John Haggie
Minister of Health and Community Services
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Laura Thomas
Health and Community Services
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Media Advisory: Technical Briefing and Accreditation: 2022 Royal Tour to Canada of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall
Canadian Heritage officials will hold a media briefing on Tuesday to provide the full program itinerary and logistical information regarding Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall’s tour of Canada in May 2022. They will visit Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada’s Capital Region, and the Northwest Territories.
Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.
EVENT: Media technical briefing
DATE: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
TIME: 1:00 p.m. ET
The technical briefing will be virtual only and organized through the Press Gallery.
Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca for access.
Media representatives wishing to listen in the teleconference (for listening only) should dial 1-866-805-7923 (toll-free in Canada and the United States) or 613-960-7518. The access code is 2313827#.
Accreditation:
All media representatives who wish to cover the 2022 Royal Tour must be accredited in accordance with the normal procedures of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and obtain an ID card.
The application for accreditation can be accessed through the 2022 Royal Tour Registration and Accreditation Portal website. The registration code for media is: d?CkUYNuYn$B and applications must be accompanied by a passport-type photo (jpg or gif format) of the applicant, a copy of the applicant’s assignment letter, and identification information.
The deadline to apply for accreditation is May 2, 2022, at 5 p.m. ET. All sections of the application must be completed.
Please specify in which media centre you wish to pick up your ID card.
Media contacts
For more information (media only), please contact:
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
media@pch.gc.ca
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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following event relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
UNDERTAKING REGISTERED:
Barr’d Harbour Breakwater (Reg. 2196)
Proponent: Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Small Craft Harbours
The proponent is proposing the construction of a breakwater approximately 130 metres long by 20 metres wide to provide protection of an existing wharf in Barr’d Harbour on the Great Northern Peninsula. An area adjacent to the breakwater will be graded to provide safe vehicle access for launching small vessels. The project site is located within the community of Barr’d Harbour approximately 17 kilometres Northeast of Port Aux Choix (Route 430). A description of the project can be found on the department’s webpage at www.gov.nl.ca/eccm/env-assessment/projects-list/.
The undertaking was registered on April 20, 2022; the deadline for public comments is May 27, 2022; and the minister’s decision is due by June 4, 2022.
Learn more
Environmental Assessment Division
Department of Environment and Climate Change
West Block, Confederation Building
P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Public comments may be forwarded to: EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca
Environmental assessment information is available at:
www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/env-assessment/
www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/files/GUIDE-TO-THE-PROCESS_Dec2021
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If you submit comments on a project that is under environmental assessment, please advise the Department if you DO NOT wish to share your comments with the project proponent.
Media contact
Lynn Robinson
Environment and Climate Change
709-729-5449; 691-9466
lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca
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Supporting the Continued Growth of Compusult Limited
Local, well-established information technology and electronics firm Compusult Limited, will further diversify its presence, while growing its existing market share in the United States, though support from the Provincial Government.
Headquartered in Mount Pearl, Compusult Limited has a presence in global markets including the United States, Europe and Asia. The company is looking to broaden its export market throughout North America and Europe by pursuing new and expanded opportunities in areas such as Geospatial Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning solutions, and Assistive Technology products for persons with disabilities, focusing on opportunities from NATO, other defense agencies, and their contractors.
Compusult Limited has been designing, developing, operating and supporting web-based and mobile Geospatial Information System solutions for defense, aerospace, and government agencies. The company will receive a non-repayable grant of $149,000 through the Business Development Support Program.
Starting as a computer consulting firm, Compusult has grown its data management solutions with a turnkey system used around the globe – its Web Enterprise Suite helps organizations manage, organize and access data, so they can make more well-informed decisions.
Growth through the tech and innovation sector means creating a stronger economy for the province. The investment attraction and export development potential for job creation and economic growth in Newfoundland and Labrador are significant.
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“Compusult is an advanced technology company who continues to impress with its growth through international markets. With support from our government, the further diversification of its export markets will allow the company to expand internationally and locally.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons
Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
“I am pleased to see our government supporting the work of Compusult – a globally recognized advanced technology company headquartered in Mount Pearl for more than 25 years. This is an investment in potential job creation and economic growth in our community, and in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Lucy Stoyles
MHA for Mount Pearl North
“The world market keeps evolving in Compusult’s many technology sectors. Getting this kind of support from the Business Development Support Program will help amplify our existing international efforts, reach new markets, and ultimately create even more excellent jobs in the province’s tech sector.”
Paul Mitten
Vice-President, Compusult Limited
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Compusult Ltd.
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Media contacts
Kelly-Anne Roberts
Industry, Energy and Technology
709-729-5248, 327-7005
kelly-anneroberts@gov.nl.ca
Benjamin Pollard
Government Members’ Office
709-729-3394, 699-4474
benpollard@gov.nl.ca
Michael Pickard
Compusult Limited
709-691-4535
mpickard@compusult.com
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Public Advisory: Provincial Campsite Reservation System to Start Accepting Reservations for the 2022 Come Home Camping Season
The provincial campsite reservation system will open for the Come Home 2022 camping season on Wednesday (April 27) at 7:00 a.m. (NST). To reserve a campsite at one of the province’s 13 camping parks, people can call toll-free 1-877-214-CAMP (2267) or visit www.nlcamping.ca.
Seven of the 13 camping parks are scheduled to open for the Victoria Day weekend. The six remaining camping parks will open in late May or early June. The opening and closing dates of the 13 camping parks can be found in the backgrounder below.
ParksNL is anticipating an exciting camping season as the province celebrates Come Home 2022. For questions on the provincial campsite reservation system, people can contact ParksNL at 709-637-2040 or info@ParksNL.ca.
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Media contact
Adrienne Luther
Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
709-729-4819, 730-2953
adrienneluther@gov.nl.ca
BACKGROUNDER
Newfoundland and Labrador’s 13 Camping Parks
Opening and Closing Dates
Please note: All dates are subject to change depending on weather conditions.
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Media Advisory: Ministers Bragg and Parsons to Make Aquaculture Announcement
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, and the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology and MHA for Burgeo-La Poile, will make an announcement related to the aquaculture industry on Tuesday, April 26 at 1:00 p.m. at the Burgeo Fire Hall, 148 Reach Road.
Masking, physical distancing and other Public Health protocols will be followed during this event.
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Media contact
Linda Skinner
Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
709-637-2284, 632-867
lindaskinner@gov.nl.ca
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Provincial Government Supporting Electric Vehicle Project through Budget 2022
At today’s opening of the EV Resource and Learning Centre, the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change announced $77,900 for a new electric vehicle outreach project, to be provided by Drive Electric NL.
Through this innovative project, Drive Electric NL will help bring the electric vehicle experience to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Drive Electric NL will offer information sessions to potential owners before purchase and offer test drives with an electric vehicle to experience driving one first-hand. The organization also plans to visit participating schools throughout the province to present an electric vehicle ‘show and tell’ session for students.
Established in 2018, Drive Electric NL is a not-for profit organization created to educate individuals and businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador on the benefits of electric vehicle ownership and related opportunities.
Through Budget 2022, the Provincial Government is investing an additional $1 million for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and $900,000 for electric vehicle incentives, which includes a $2,500 rebate for consumers who purchase or lease an all-electric vehicle and a $1,500 rebate for the purchase or lease of a plug-in hybrid vehicle.
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“Driving an electric vehicle is the way of the future and the Provincial Government is pleased to support Drive Electric NL and this great project. We all share a goal of a cleaner, healthier environment and every action we take to lower greenhouse gas emissions matters. Purchasing or leasing an electric vehicle is becoming more frequent and this new initiative will provide invaluable information and the opportunity for a hands-on experience driving an EV.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister Responsible for Labour
“Using an electric vehicle for your daily driving saves your family money, lowers your impact on the environment, and is a lot more fun to drive. Drive Electric NL wants more people of the province to see how well an electric vehicle can work for them, and we are excited with the opportunity this funding will provide to do that.”
Jon Seary
Co-Founder
Drive Electric NL
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Drive Electric NL
Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
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Media contact
Lynn Robinson
Environment and Climate Change
709-729-5449, 691-9466
lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca
Jon Seary
Drive Electric NL
709-685-3560
jon@driveelectricnl.ca
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Applications Now Open for the K-6 Teacher Mathematics Bursary Program
Applications are now being accepted for the spring 2022 semester for the K-6 Mathematics Bursary. The deadline for spring applications is June 30, 2022.
Through the Education Action Plan, released in 2018, the Provincial Government introduced a math bursary for K-6 teachers to build capacity and enhance math education in primary and elementary schools.
The Department of Education welcomes applications from administrators and teachers who work with K-6 students, including replacement and substitute teachers.
Since 2018, more than $260,000 has been invested in mathematics professional learning opportunities for school administrators, classroom teachers and specialists, including $65,750 in bursaries for more than 100 K-6 teachers.
More information on the bursary program, including the application form is available here.
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“We know that primary and elementary teachers are always looking to sharpen skills and develop effective instructional strategies based on how their students learn. The mathematics bursary helps teachers to access professional learning opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field. I encourage all interested primary and elementary teachers to apply.”
Honourable Tom Osborne
Minister of Education
“I would strongly recommend the Mathematics Bursary Program. It has certainly allowed me to reflect on different aspects of my math teaching and made me more aware of how the students are influenced by the new ways of learning.”
Charlene Hillier
Math Teacher, St. Joseph’s Academy
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Demandes ouvertes pour le Programme de bourse en mathématiques
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Mathematics Bursary Program
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Tina Coffey
Education
709-729-1906, 687-9903
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Minister Abbott Proclaims National Volunteer Week
The Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Community Sector, joins Penny Rowe, Chief Executive Officer, Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador, to proclaim April 24 – 30 as National Volunteer Week.
Volunteers are pillars in Newfoundland and Labrador’s community sector. National Volunteer Week provides an opportunity to recognize the importance of volunteerism, and acknowledge the extraordinary efforts and impact volunteers make in their communities. It is also a time to celebrate the inspiring and invaluable service of volunteers and appreciate their selfless and dedicated service.
This year’s theme – Volunteering is Empathy in Action – highlights the importance of empathy to volunteering, which was particularly exemplified by the exceptional efforts of volunteers over the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since 1976, the Community Sector Council of Newfoundland and Labrador has played an important role in engaging communities, fostering volunteerism and cultivating leadership to build healthy and dynamic communities.
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador invests more than $100 million annually in grants and core funding to support the community sector. This year, a new application and assessment process will be developed for core funding. Through Budget 2022, an additional $5 million is also added to the funds available to support community-based organizations.
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“It is an honour to thank our province’s volunteers who actively support and uplift our communities. Over the last two years, we have seen volunteers go above and beyond in their efforts to keep people safe, healthy and engaged. During National Volunteer Week, let us recognize the essential role that volunteers play in our province; renew our commitment to work together to make a difference; and encourage volunteerism throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
Minister Responsible for the Community Sector
“Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate and thank volunteers. Every day we all benefit from the contribution of people who freely give their time to lead nonprofit organizations, to promote important causes, to groom trails, to host events for seniors, to lead arts, cultural sports and recreation programs, to organize food banks and animal shelters and to improve the environment. Volunteers bring heart to communities and they make the world a better place.”
Penny Rowe
Chief Executive Officer, Community Sector Council, NL
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National Volunteer Week 2022
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Khadija Rehma
Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 730-2977
khadijarehma@gov.nl.ca
Penelope Rowe
Community Sector Council of Newfoundland and Labrador
709-753-9860
pennyrowe@cscnl.ca
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