Government of Newfoundland News

Fisheries and Land Resources

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has made $2.5 million available to support plant workers impacted by the downturn in the fishing sector. Funding will come from the Labour Market Development Agreement and is in addition to $500,000 for other supports available under the Integrated Transition Framework for Displaced Plant Workers, which responds to communities and individuals impacted by fish plant closures.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

Mark Browne, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend the meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for the Canadian Francophonie this week. The meetings take place in Whitehorse, Yukon, July 5 and 6.

Health and Community Services

One year into the implementation of Towards Recovery: The Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador, there has been a 35 per cent reduction in the number of people waiting for mental health and addictions counselling services across the province.

Children, Seniors and Social Development

The Provincial Government announced today that five additional accessible taxis will now operate in communities throughout the province through the Accessible Taxi Funding Program and the Age-Friendly Transportation Program. The recipients, who will use the funding to purchase or retrofit their vehicles for accessibility, are Bursey’s Taxi in Conception Bay South, Star Taxi in Corner Brook, Newfound Cabs in St. John’s, Lewisporte Taxi in Lewisporte, and My Taxi Cabs in Bay Roberts.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

The Information and Privacy Commissioner, Donovan Molloy, has released his Report A-2018-015 under authority of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015. A summary of the Report is included below.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

This morning, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, was joined by Danny Breen, Mayor of the City of St. John’s, to announce over $46 million for municipal infrastructure projects in the city.

Health and Community Services

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will provide an update on Towards Recovery: The Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Wednesday, July 4) at 11:30 a.m.

Children, Seniors and Social Development

The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the opening ceremonies of the World Junior U18 and U20 Ball Hockey Championships tomorrow (Wednesday, July 4). The event will take place at the Mount Pearl Glacier at 8:30 p.m.

Transportation and Works

Eastbound motorists on Pitts Memorial Drive are advised that the C.N. Viaduct above Water Street has been reduced to one lane as repairs are completed.

Children, Seniors and Social Development

The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, will announce new accessible taxis available in the province and view a demonstration of an accessible taxi tomorrow (Wednesday, July 4).

The Provincial Government has now identified a shortlist of proponents to move to the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage for the two new 60-bed long-term care homes in Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, together with Danny Breen, Mayor of St. John’s, will announce significant infrastructure funding tomorrow (Wednesday, July 4). The event will take place at St. John’s City Hall, 10 New Gower Street at 9:30 a.m.

Service NL

Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary for Service NL, will attend the annual Sunrise Ceremony at Signal Hill National Historic Site on Sunday, July 1, beginning at 6:00 a.m.

Service NL

Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary for Service NL, will bring greetings at the unveiling of a monument to honour the members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and their family members tomorrow (Saturday, June 30). The unveiling takes place at Bannerman Park, Military Road, St. John’s at 12:00 p.m.

Service NL

A pilot project, launched earlier this week at Motor Registration Division (MRD) in Mount Pearl, encourages clients to avail of eServices and take advantage of online discounts. This new service option will help reduce customer wait times and improve efficiency, reflecting government’s commitment to enhance service delivery through a digital-by-design approach.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

Graham Letto, Parliamentary Secretary for Natural Resources and MHA for Labrador West, today announced on behalf of the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, that $3.3 million has been allocated to improve wastewater treatment in Labrador City. Parliamentary Secretary Letto was joined at the announcement by Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, and Fabian Benoit, Deputy Mayor of Labrador City.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The Provincial Government was joined today by representatives from the Federal Government and the City of St. John’s to announce infrastructure investments of more than $17 million in joint funding to improve water and wastewater systems and provide flood mitigation in St. John’s.

Children, Seniors and Social Development

Today, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minster of Children, Seniors and Social Development, announced the 2018 Seniors of Distinction Award recipients. The Seniors of Distinction Awards identify and celebrate the contributions, achievements and diversity of older persons throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

As part of a continued goal of supporting the growing craft brewing industry in the province and the associated business and employment opportunities, the Federal and Provincial Governments are investing $300,000 for the Dildo Brewing Company and Museum to set up processing facilities to produce high-quality crafted beer. This supports the private-sector investment of several hundred thousand dollars by the partners involved in the new operation.

Executive Council

The Provincial Government today released the 2017 Public Sector Compensation listings