Government of Newfoundland News
Media Advisory: Minister Haggie Speaking at National Physician Conference
Health and Community Services
The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada’s annual conference tomorrow (Friday, April 13) at 8:30 a.m. The event will take place at the St. John’s Convention Centre in Bowring Ballroom 2.
Newfoundland and Labrador and Québec partner to develop the Labrador Trough and enhance road infrastructure
Executive Council
The governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Québec are working together to grow their respective economies by developing the Labrador Trough and improving road infrastructure. This collaboration will facilitate the development of mining potential, as well as promote the creation of high quality jobs to benefit Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations in both provinces. The two provinces will also work together to improve transportation infrastructure, further developing an economic corridor that links Newfoundland and Labrador to Québec.
4-H Funding Helping to Grow Youth Agriculture
Fisheries and Land Resources
The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources is providing a $50,000-operating grant to 4-H Newfoundland and Labrador to help the organization deliver agriculture-based programming to youth in the province.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball Meeting Premier Couillard in Quebec City
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, is in Quebec City today for meetings with the Honourable Philippe Couillard, Premier of Quebec. Premier Ball and Premier Couillard will discuss matters of importance to both provinces including infrastructure and mining in the area of the Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec border.
Newfoundland and Labrador a Leader in Ensuring Land is Available for Farming
Fisheries and Land Resources
A recent Senate report on how to keep farmland in the hands of Canada’s farmers is evidence that the Provincial Government’s agriculture land tenure and management system is among the best in the country.
Media Advisory: Minister Osborne to Address the Rotary Club of St John’s
Finance
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will speak at the Rotary Club of St John’s Luncheon tomorrow (Thursday, April 12). The event takes place at the Sheraton Hotel, 115 Cavendish Square, St. John's, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Minister Kirby to Visit Schools in Labrador
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will visit schools in Makkovik, Postville and Hopedale this week. Minister Kirby will be joined by Randy Edmunds, MHA for Torngat Mountains.
Minister Mitchelmore Announces Launch Date of Provincial Parks Campsite Reservation System
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Provincial Parks Campsite Reservation Service will begin accepting reservations for the 2018 camping season for all provincial camping parks at 7:00 a.m. on April 25. Once the reservation system is launched, campsites can be reserved by calling toll-free 1-877-214-CAMP (2267) or visiting www.nlcamping.ca.
Provincial Government Releases Updated Pre-Feasibility Study on Fixed Link
Executive Council
Transportation and Works
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador today released the updated pre-feasibility study for a fixed link between Labrador and the island of Newfoundland.
Final Recommendations Provided by Independent Expert Advisory Committee
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Today, the Provincial Government received the final recommendations of the Independent Expert Advisory Committee (IEAC) to address concerns related to methylmercury at the Muskrat Falls project. The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment is reviewing the recommendations and associated information provided by the committee.
Media Advisory: Kaetlyn Osmond and Liam Hickey to visit Confederation Building
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, and Mark Browne, MHA for Placentia West - Bellevue, will host an event Friday, April 13, to welcome and congratulate Olympian Kaetlyn Osmond and Paralympian Liam Hickey on their medal wins at the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Media Advisory: Minister Joyce Available to Media
Municipal Affairs and Environment
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, will be available today (Wednesday, April 11), at 11:00 a.m. to discuss the Independent Expert Advisory Committee’s release of the recommendations on methylmercury associated with the Muskrat Falls Project.
Public Advisory: Codroy-South Branch Bridge in T'Railway Provincial Park Reopened
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Repairs to the Codroy-South Branch Bridge in the T’Railway Provincial Park are complete and the bridge has reopened to the public.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Provide Update on Fixed Link Pre-Feasibility Study
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will release the pre-feasibility study for a fixed link between Labrador and the island of Newfoundland tomorrow (Wednesday, April 11) at an event in St. John’s. Premier Ball will be joined by the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works, and the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and MHA for Cartwright - L’Anse au Clair.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation: Minister Dempster Joins Federal, Provincial and Territorial Colleagues and Endorses New Housing Partnership Framework
Children Seniors and Social Development
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), joined her provincial, territorial and federal colleagues and endorsed a multilateral Housing Partnership Framework at a meeting yesterday in Toronto.
Public Advisory: Confederation Complex Delayed Opening, Restricted Parking Access April 10
Transportation and Works
The Confederation Building Complex (East and West Blocks) will have a delayed opening tomorrow (Tuesday, April 10) until 10:00 a.m. to minimize potential traffic impacts in the area while crews work to remove parking lot light poles that may pose a safety concern.
Media Advisory: Minister Kirby to Speak at the CBS Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Education and Early Childhood Development
The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will speak at the CBS Chamber of Commerce Luncheon tomorrow (Tuesday, April 10). The event will take place at the Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre, 7 Conception Bay Highway, CBS, beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Provincial Government Begins Consultations on Automobile Insurance
Service NL
The Provincial Government today launched its public consultations process on automobile insurance, which will complement the review currently underway in the province by the Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities (PUB).
Provincial Government Offers Condolences to those Impacted by Accident Involving Humboldt Broncos Hockey Team
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, on behalf of the Provincial Government and residents of the province, is offering condolences today to families, friends and teammates of the Humboldt Broncos, whose bus was involved in a tragic accident on April 6, 2018 in Saskatchewan.
Public Advisory: Deadline for Disaster Financial Assistance Funding Applications for West Coast Flooding
Municipal Affairs and Environment
In relation to flooding on the west coast in January 2018, the Provincial Government is encouraging residents, businesses and communities who have not already submitted their Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program applications, to do so by April 12, 2018.
