Government of Newfoundland News

Transportation and Works

The Department of Transportation and Works is monitoring Environment Canada forecasts indicating a potential for adverse weather, including heavy snow, rain and strong winds for many parts of the province overnight and into tomorrow (Friday, January 5).

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Natural Resources

A Special Project Order (SPO) has been issued for the construction phase of the West White Rose Project (WWRP), in accordance with Section 70 of the Labour Relations Act. A SPO provides labour relations stability for the duration of construction by approving the establishment of a labour relations framework that is uniquely tailored to the requirements of a particular project. Such orders have been used on several large construction projects in the province.

Justice and Public Safety

The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, is pleased to announce the new Court of Appeal Act which came into effect on January 1, 2018.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced that Newfoundland and Labrador is the first tourism destination to secure its own content channel on Air Canada’s inflight entertainment system.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment is monitoring an approaching weather system that is expected bring strong winds and snow over Newfoundland and Labrador beginning this evening. Residents are reminded to take measures to ensure personal safety and to follow the latest weather forecast for alert bulletins at www.weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=nl

Service NL

Amendments to the Designated Mobility Impaired Parking Regulations under the Highway Traffic Act related to illegally parking in a ‘blue zone’ come into force today.

Natural Resources

The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, is optimistic about the future of natural resources industries in Newfoundland and Labrador after major developments in 2017.

Finance

At the request of the Provincial Government, the provincial HST rebate on qualifying books has been reinstated as of January 1, 2018. The same eligibility conditions that were in effect before the rebate was removed will once again apply.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Provincial Government continues to support a vibrant, diverse and sustainable economy. Over the last year, the Department of Tourism, Culture Industry and Innovation has worked with prosperous and culturally-rich communities to enhance productivity and competitiveness, as well as innovative companies which contribute to a dynamic, thriving and competitive technology industry. Innovation in all sectors will continue to play a critical role in advancing a stronger, more diversified economy in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Transportation and Works

Innovative ways to develop and improve vital road infrastructure in Newfoundland and Labrador has led to more than 600 lane kilometres of highway being paved and more than 300 culverts being replaced throughout the province in 2017.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

A request for proposals has been issued for pilot projects to test new, innovative approaches to further support the integration of refugees into the workforce.

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.

Executive Council
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

More than 1,500 households in 70 rural and remote communities in Newfoundland and Labrador will be able to do business online, participate in distance education and take advantage of the opportunities afforded by the digital age thanks to a joint federal-provincial investment of $28.45 million in high-speed Internet.

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will join the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for St. John’s South – Mount Pearl, on behalf the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, to announce funding for a broadband initiative in Newfoundland and Labrador on Tuesday, January 2‎, 2018. The event will take place at The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John’s, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Fisheries and Land Resources

Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded that they can renew Domestic Cutting Permits online beginning January 2, 2018.

Fisheries and Land Resources

The new Department of Fisheries and Land Resources emerges from 2017 with a sharp focus on fisheries, aquaculture, forestry, agriculture, wildlife and lands, to better support economic development, growth and sustainability.

Education and Early Childhood Development

Guided by The Way Forward, several milestones in the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development have been reached in 2017 through various investments and initiatives in early learning and K-12 infrastructure and programming throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

With significant investments in 2017, the Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment made great strides in ensuring safe and sustainable communities. In February, the former Department of Municipal Affairs and the Department of Environment and Climate Change combined to form a single department. Since then, the department has seen benefits from bringing together the talents and expertise across issues such as water, wastewater, pollution prevention, infrastructure, climate change and fire and emergency services.

Health and Community Services

Advances in mental health and addictions, acute and long-term care health infrastructure, home and community care supports, and forward-thinking legislation are just some of the initiatives implemented by the department in 2017. These activities were commitments in The Way Forward.

Finance

In 2017, Government continued its efforts to return Newfoundland and Labrador to fiscal sustainability. Guided by The Way Forward: A vision for sustainability and growth in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Provincial Government continued to focus on strengthening Newfoundland and Labrador’s economy, delivering better services, and improving outcomes, all in order to promote a prosperous Newfoundland and Labrador.