Government of Newfoundland News

Education and Early Childhood Development

Today, the Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, and department officials met with members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of School Councils (NLFSC) to discuss a variety of topics, including: literacy, the Premier’s Task Force on Improving Educational Outcomes and mental health and addictions.

Fisheries and Land Resources

The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, is attending the Seafood Expo North America 2018 at the Boston Convention Centre. Minister Byrne will host a reception for industry on March 10 and attend the expo on March 11 where he will highlight Newfoundland and Labrador’s 2017 Seafood Industry Year in Review document and provide a comprehensive overview of the province’s wild and farmed fisheries.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded that Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 11, clocks should be set one hour ahead.

Health and Community Services

Carol Ann Haley, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Community Services, will bring greetings at the Hacking Health St. John’s Hackathon 2018 today (Friday, March 9).

Executive Council
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Justice and Public Safety

Today, the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, recognized International Woman’s Day in Newfoundland and Labrador to celebrate women and girls in our province and to acknowledge women’s equality-seeking and anti-violence organizations who work diligently every day to advance the equality of women and girls.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

Mr. Speaker, earlier today I was pleased to have the opportunity to join a meeting of the Provincial Apprenticeship Certification Board. This meeting marks a significant milestone as it is the board’s 100th meeting.

Executive Council

Mr. Speaker, it has been a year of advancement for women. The role of the #Metoo and #timesup movements in that change is recognized as is the leadership roles women have taken.

Executive Council

The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Minister of Natural Resources and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, will bring greetings at the 2018 Women of Distinction Awards today (Thursday, March 8). The awards ceremony is being held at Clovelly, 100 Golf Course Rd., St. John’s, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will bring greetings at the 2018 Presentation of Scholarships and Awards at the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University tomorrow (Thursday, March 8). The presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. at the Hampton Hall Lecture Theatre, Marine Institute, 155 Ridge Road, St. John’s.

Natural Resources

Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to feature Newfoundland and Labrador’s presence at the Prospectors and Development Association of Canada (PDAC) conference in Toronto this week where I heard it exclaimed on the floor of our province's pavilion that "discussions were being had and deals were being made."

Justice and Public Safety

Mr. Speaker, on March 16 the Department of Justice and Public Safety will host its third justice summit. Similar to the previous summits held in St. John’s and Happy Valley-Goose Bay, the upcoming event in Corner Brook will bring together key players in the criminal justice system to identify issues and determine possible solutions and action plans for improvements.

Justice and Public Safety
Executive Council

The Department of Justice and Public Safety has received a tremendous amount of feedback following the inaugural committee meeting on violence against women and girls. The meeting, which was held on December 8, 2017, brought participants together to discuss the areas that need to change, both within the justice system and elsewhere, to end violence against women and girls.

Fisheries and Land Resources

Residents are cautioned about a polar bear reported in the St. Anthony and Griquet areas.

Health and Community Services

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will participate in a forum titled Health Care in Newfoundland and Labrador - A Forum on Health Outcomes and Health Costs.

Health and Community Services

Our government is seeking input from residents throughout the province to help inform the drafting of new public health legislation.

Service NL

The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

Fisheries and Land Resources

Derrick Bragg, Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Land Resources, will address delegates at the Newfoundland and Labrador Horticulture Producers Council Annual Conference today (Tuesday, March 6), at 7:30 p.m. at the Quality Hotel, Gander.

Justice and Public Safety

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is introducing an amendment to the Legal Aid Act which would remove a Legal Aid client’s option to choose a private practice lawyer. Instead, the client will be provided with a lawyer employed by the Legal Aid Commission. In extenuating circumstances, the Director of the Legal Aid Commission will continue to have the authority to appoint a private practice lawyer.