Government of Newfoundland News

Executive Council

Today, the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced a contribution of $850,000 on behalf of the Provincial Government for a project that will increase operational efficiency at the Port of Corner Brook, and will move Canadian goods to international markets.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Michael Harvey, has released his Report A-2019-023 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015.

Natural Resources

The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources and Scott Tessier, CEO of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, will be available to media today (Friday, August 30) to discuss a meeting held with federal officials on the protection of Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore environment.

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will join Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, for a significant funding announcement in Corner Brook tomorrow (Friday, August 30).

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Education and Early Childhood Development

Next week, students throughout Newfoundland and Labrador will return to the classroom, resulting in increased motor vehicle, cyclist and pedestrian traffic.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced funding for four new initiatives to help foreign-trained professionals, including newcomers to the province, get their credentials recognized and work locally in their fields.

Health and Community Services
Education and Early Childhood Development

A new school year begins next week in Newfoundland and Labrador. This is an exciting time for students, teachers, staff and parents.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has released Report A-2019-022 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minster of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation:

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

Gander International Airport Authority today announced plans to restore its historic international lounge with support from the Provincial and Federal Governments.

Office of the Child and Youth Advocate

Jackie Lake Kavanagh, Child and Youth Advocate, will release the independent review of the child protection system’s response to Inuit children on Wednesday, September 4 at 11:00 a.m. in the Pulapvik Conference Room, former LIA Building, 17 Sandbanks Road, Nain.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will join Scott Simms, Member of Parliament for Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame, for a funding announcement in Gander tomorrow (Wednesday, August 28).

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

Tourism is an inclusive sector that showcases Canada’s culture, diversity, natural beauty and unique experiences to the world.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

Memorial University is establishing a new Harsh Environment Research Facility (HERF) to strengthen the region’s infrastructure and expertise in technologies operating in harsh environments, such as the ocean, energy, shipping, and aerospace sectors.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Michael Harvey, has released his Report A-2019-021 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015.

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The Provincial Government has amended the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Regulations to increase burial coverage for a death resulting from a workplace injury or illness.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Provincial Government will open four rounds of Expressions of Interest for prospective immigrants around the world who wish to settle in the province and be engaged in the daily operation of a business they create, join, or take over.

Justice and Public Safety

The Department of Justice and Public Safety is inviting proposals for a vendor to supply a device that uses a global positioning system and a radio frequency option for the monitoring of offenders through the electronic monitoring program.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

Sarah Stoodley, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, on behalf of the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, will join Nick Whalen,

Health and Community Services

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will participate in the signing of strengthened nursing regulations tomorrow (Tuesday, August 27).