Government of Newfoundland News
Minister Outlines Ebola Preparation Activities
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister of Health and Community Services, today provided information on preparations being undertaken to enhance readiness in the event of a suspected case of Ebola in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Minister Proclaims National Infection Control Week
Health and Community Services
National Infection Control Week is being recognized in Newfoundland and Labrador from October 19 to 25 to raise awareness of the role infection prevention plays in improving patient safety.
Media Advisory: Minister Available to Media
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister of Health and Community Services, will be available to media tomorrow (Tuesday, October 21) at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building. Minister Kent will be joined by Dr. Faith Stratton, Chief Medical Officer of Health, to provide an update on Newfoundland and Labrador’s Ebola preparation efforts.
Media Advisory: Ministers to Attend the Fourth National Aboriginal Women’s Summit
Executive Council
The Honourable Keith Russell, Minister of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs, and the Honourable Judy Manning, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women and Minister of Justice and Public Safety, will attend the fourth National Aboriginal Women’s Summit (NAWS) at Membertou First Nation, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, beginning tomorrow (Tuesday, October 21).
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Eastern Destination Management Organization’s Annual General Meeting
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will attend the Eastern Destination Management Organization’s annual general meeting. Minister King will make a funding announcement at the meeting. The event will take place at 12:00 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, October 21) at the Bay Roberts Hotel.
Media Advisory: Minister to Launch Recycling Pilot Project
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation and Minister Responsible for the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board, will be at Crescent Collegiate in Blaketown tomorrow (Tuesday, October 21) at 11:30 a.m. to launch Recycle at School, a pilot project designed to explore the potential to recycle more at schools in the province.
House of Assembly Management Commission Meeting
House of Assembly
The Speaker of the House of Assembly, the Honourable Wade Verge, announced today that the House of Assembly Management Commission will hold its next meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22.
Small Business Week Celebrates the Contributions of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Small Business Community
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
To mark this year’s Small Business Week, the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will be joining the province’s business community, entrepreneurs and economic development groups in celebrating the significant social and economic contributions small businesses make throughout the province.
Province Recognizes Foster Families Week 2014
Child, Youth and Family Services
The third week of October marks National Foster Families Week, which runs this year from October 19 to 25. Currently, there are 565 foster families located throughout Newfoundland and Labrador dedicated to helping children and youth through complex situations by providing safe and nurturing homes.
Minister Provides Update on Ebola Preparedness and Planning
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister of Health and Community Services, provided an update today on the ongoing work, planning and preparedness activities being undertaken by the Provincial Government and regional health authorities in the event that an Ebola case appears in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at the Bay St. George Chamber of Commerce Launch of Small Business Week
Service NL
The Honourable Tony Cornect, Minister of Service NL, will speak at the Bay St. George Chamber of Commerce’s official launch of Small Business Week on Monday, October 20. The event will take place at 12:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion located at 45 Oregon Drive, Stephenville.
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Conference on Elder Abuse
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, will participate in the opening of a two-day provincial conference of the Newfoundland and Labrador Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NLNPEA) on Monday, October 20, at the Holiday Inn in St. John’s. The opening event takes place at 9:00 a.m.
Provincial Government Works With Community Partners to Prepare for Potential Impacts of Hurricane Gonzalo
Justice and Public Safety
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL) is monitoring Hurricane Gonzalo. The recent forecast information from the Canadian Hurricane Centre advises of the potential for heavy rainfall, strong winds and large waves beginning Saturday evening and continuing into Sunday.
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at the Arctic Shipping North America Forum
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak at the opening of the seventh annual Arctic Shipping North America Forum. The event takes place at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 20, at the Delta Hotel in St. John’s.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Assistant to Attend Power of Being a Girl and Strength of Being a Boy Conference
Executive Council
Tracey Perry, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier, will speak at the YWCA St. John’s Power of Being a Girl and Strength of Being a Boy conference tomorrow (Saturday, October 18). The event will take place at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Junior High School, 7 Ricketts Road, St John's.
Media Advisory: Minister Available to Discuss Emergency Preparedness
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Judy Manning, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, will be available to the media today (Friday, October 17), to discuss emergency preparedness in relation to Hurricane Gonzalo.
Minister Recognizes International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
Today (Thursday, October 17) is United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, and the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, took the opportunity to note that the Provincial Government continues its commitment to reduce poverty in Newfoundland and Labrador as evidenced by its more than $1 billion investment in Poverty Reduction Strategy initiatives since 2006.
Provincial Government Supports Advancement of Women and Girls
Executive Council
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is recognizing tomorrow (Saturday, October 18) as Persons Day. This is a day to reflect on the many opportunities available in the public and private sectors and to celebrate the social and economic advancement of women and girls.
Request for Proposals Issued to Develop Provincial Electronic Medical Record System
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government, in partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information and the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association, has issued a request for proposals to develop a provincial electronic medical record system to be used in physician practices. An electronic medical record will complement the ongoing development of the provincial electronic health record, HEALTHe NL, which provides a secure and private record of a person’s health and health care history.
Ministers Responsible for Seniors Discuss Issues in Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Health and Community Services
Social isolation of seniors, caregiver readiness and supports, and mental wellness were among the issues discussed this week as federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) ministers responsible for seniors met in Charlottetown, P.E.I., October 15-16. The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, participated on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
