Government of Newfoundland News
Appointments Made to College of the North Atlantic Board of Governors and Memorial University Board of Regents
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced three new appointments to Memorial University Board of Regents, and an appointment to College of the North Atlantic Board of Governors. Individuals appointed, following nomination by their peers, will serve as student representatives to the respective institutions.
Media Advisory: Minister Byrne to Attend Immigration Strategy Roundtable
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will bring greetings and participate in an Immigration Strategy Roundtable, tomorrow (Friday, August 19) in Corner Brook. The roundtable will take place at the College of the North Atlantic Corner Brook Campus, Room 1015, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Funding Announced for Eight Community and Business Initiatives in Wabush and Labrador City
Executive Council
The Tourism, mining, business and community infrastructure in Labrador West will benefit from investments from the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), announced a combined investment of $1,734,083 at an event in the region today.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Lead Labrador Flag Raising Event
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will join Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, and Graham Letto, MHA for Labrador West, at the Labrador-Quebec border in Labrador west to raise the Labrador flag tomorrow (Friday, August 19) at 12:30 p.m. (AST).
New Director of Public Prosecutions Appointed
Justice and Public Safety
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, welcomed today the appointment of Frances Knickle, QC, as acting Director of Public Prosecutions, effective August 18, 2016.
Public Advisory: Child Death Review Committee Case Reviews
Justice and Public Safety
Under section 13.5 of the Fatalities Investigations Act, the Minister of Justice and Public Safety is required, within 60 days after receiving a report from the Child Death Review Committee (CDRC), to make public those recommendations relating to:
Operational Funding Supports to Summer Literary Festivals
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Newfoundland and Labrador is home to a rich literary community. In recognition of the importance of supporting this sector, the Provincial Government has provided operational funding to two of the province’s most highly respected writing festivals: the 2016 Winterset in Summer Literary Festival and the Writers at Woody Point Festival.
Minister Joyce Announces New Fire Truck for St. Anthony
Municipal Affairs
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs, was in St. Anthony today with the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development and MHA for St. Barbe - L'Anse aux Meadows, to announce a new fire truck for that community.
Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Participate in Funding Announcement for Labrador West
Executive Council
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will join Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Graham Letto, MHA for Labrador West, in Labrador City today (Thursday, August 18) to make funding announcements related to community and business initiatives in Labrador West.
Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Speak at Youth Venture Awards
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Colin Holloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak at the 19th Annual Youth Ventures Awards today (Thursday, August 18). The ceremony will take place at the Manuels River Interpretation Centre, Conception Bay South, beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Media Advisory: Change in Media Contacts
Executive Council
Members of the media are advised of the following changes in departmental media contacts for the Provincial Government:
New Department Will Advance Climate Change Priorities
Environment and Climate Change
The new Department of Environment and Climate Change will advance Newfoundland and Labrador’s climate change mitigation and adaptation priorities while continuing to focus on the conservation and protection of our natural environment.
Addition of Labour Focus Enhances Department's Support of Workforce
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
The Provincial Government announced today a restructuring that will see the former Labour Relations Agency, become the Labour Policy and Services Branch under the new Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour.
New Department Will Promote Renewable Resources for Economic Growth
Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
The new Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods will align the province's natural renewable resources of fisheries, aquaculture, forestry, agriculture and agrifoods to maximize the full potential of all industries as important contributors to local communities and economies in the province.
Enhanced Service Delivery Focus of New Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
Children, Seniors and Social Development
The Provincial Government recognizes the importance of providing enhanced service delivery to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians through all stages of life. The new Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development made up of the former Departments of Child, Youth and Family Services, and Seniors, Wellness and Social Development will be responsive to the needs of all residents and place a strong focus on the well-being of individuals.
Premier Ball Announces Changes to Structure of Government
Executive Council
Today the Provincial Government is taking steps to streamline the work of departments and agencies to deliver better management, more efficient planning and sound governance. As part of this restructuring a number of departments and agencies will be combined and five deputy minister roles will be eliminated which represents a 19 per cent reduction.
Media Advisory: Minister to Make Funding Announcement at St. Anthony Fire Department
Municipal Affairs
The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, will join with the Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development and MHA for St. Barbe – L’Anse aux Meadows, and representatives from the Town of St. Anthony and the St. Anthony Volunteer Fire Department tomorrow (Thursday, August 18) for a funding announcement.
Report to Inform Planning for Provincial Home Support Program
Health and Community Services
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is working to develop an implementation plan for recommendations put forward by Deloitte in its review of the provincial home support program.
Over $6.2 Million Available for More Cost-Shared Infrastructure Projects
Municipal Affairs
An additional 14 cost-shared municipal infrastructure projects in Newfoundland and Labrador, valued at over $6.2 million, have been approved through the cost-shared Small Communities Fund. The Provincial Government is contributing more than $3.5 million to the projects; the Federal Government is providing over $2 million, and the remainder will be funded by the recipient municipalities.
Alleged Poachers Caught with 54 Illegal Salmon
Justice and Public Safety
A recent serious salmon poaching incident near Gambo has resulted in charges against two men for a number of violations.
