Government of Newfoundland News

Education and Early Childhood Development

Mr. Speaker, today I rise in this Honourable House to highlight the recent introduction of five Indigenous graphic novels in a series entitled “Tales from Shadow River” written by award-winning author, David Alexander Robertson. The graphic novels are historical fiction that highlight Indigenous history and culture in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

Mr. Speaker, last Friday I joined the Honourable Patty Hajdu, federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour to celebrate a significant milestone in our efforts to maintain a highly skilled workforce.

Natural Resources

Graham Letto, Parliamentary Secretary for Natural Resources, will speak at a reception for the Third Workshop and Symposium of the International Safety Conference, today (Thursday, October 19). The event will take place at The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John’s, 7:00 p.m.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, wishes all Hindu Newfoundlanders and Labradorians a happy Diwali.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

Mark Browne, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at the sixth annual Burin Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Business Awards tomorrow (Thursday, October 19). The event takes place at the Marystown Hotel and Convention Centre, 76 Ville Marie Drive, Marystown, beginning at 6:45 p.m.

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will speak at the 2017 Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association Fall Ceremony of Induction into the Teaching Profession. The event will take place tomorrow (Thursday, October 19), at the Glendenning Golf Course, 120 Gabriel Road, St. John’s, starting at 10:00 a.m.

Children, Seniors and Social Development

Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Seniors and Social Development, will bring greetings at the Newfoundland and Labrador Therapeutic Recreation Association’s (NLTRA) Annual General Meeting and Conference tomorrow (Thursday, October 19), 9:00 a.m. at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Road, St. John’s.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to acknowledge all candidates who put their names forward for municipal elections in September and to congratulate those who were elected. New councils are in place throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and they will work to enhance services and develop strong, sustainable communities for people and families across the province.

Fisheries and Land Resources

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Richard Oram, Newfoundland and Labrador’s 2017 inductee into the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame. Mr. Oram, or Dick to his family and friends, has made significant contributions to the agricultural industry and is a worthy inductee.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

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

Education and Early Childhood Development

Teachers, staff and students today celebrated the official opening of Juniper Ridge Intermediate, a new Grade 5-7 school located in Torbay. The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, toured the new school today and was joined by representatives of the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District and School Board, school administration and members of the community.

Justice and Public Safety

The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, is teaming up with community groups to find ways to make Newfoundland and Labrador a safer place for women and girls.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Provincial Government has provided a combined investment of $85,000 for this year’s St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival including support for the Interactive Film Forum.

Health and Community Services

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will be available to media today (Wednesday, October 18) at 11:30 a.m. to discuss ambulance services in Labrador.

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will attend the official opening of Juniper Ridge Intermediate school tomorrow (Wednesday, October 18) at 1:00 p.m. The school is located at 20 Darryl Pye Drive, Torbay.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at the Canadian Manufacturing and Exporters conference ‘Embedding Innovation into LEAN Practice’ tomorrow (Wednesday, October 18). The event takes place at the Hampden Inn & Suites, 411 Stavanger Drive, St. John’s, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Health and Community Services

I rise today to congratulate Michael Bartellas on being awarded the 2017 Charles Tabachnick Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award for leadership and innovation in health care.

Service NL

Mr. Speaker, our government believes in equality for everyone, and we respect the diversity of all individuals. That is why we adopted the policy to allow for a change of sex designation on a birth certificate from female or male to non-binary.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

Mark Browne, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will speak at the Community Business Development Corporation’s Trinity Conception branch Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, October 17) at 21 Industrial Crescent, Carbonear, beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Transportation and Works

The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works, will attend a special launch event to officially proclaim National Teen Driver Safety Week 2017 tomorrow (Tuesday, October 17).