Government of Newfoundland News
Provincial Government Releases Sex Trade Report
Executive Council
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is releasing a redacted version of the 2011 report titled It's Nobody's Mandate and Everyone's Responsibility: Sexual Exploitation and the Sex Trade in Newfoundland and Labrador as recommended by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
Media Advisory: Deputy Premier and Minister to Attend Newleef-NL’s Green Economy Conference
Health and Community Services
Executive Council
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will be speaking at the Newleef - Newfoundland and Labrador's Green Economy Conference, at the Holiday Inn, St. John's, tomorrow (Thursday, October 8) at 8:30 a.m.
Roads in Terra Nova Region Undergoing Rehabilitation Work
Transportation and Works
Roadwork valued at over $1.2 million is underway in the Terra Nova region as part of the 2015 Provincial Roads Program. The contract, awarded to J-1 Contracting Limited, includes road rehabilitation, paving and the installation of culvert concrete end treatments. All work is anticipated to be completed this construction season.
October Provides Opportunity to Highlight Role of Caregivers
Health and Community Services
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of the Department of Health and Community Services, and the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, joined members of the caregivers community at an event today (Wednesday, October 7) to recognize October as Caregivers Month in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Research & Development Corporation: RDC Supports Riser Design Research and Development with Investment in High Performance Computing
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development: Research and Development Corporation
The Research & Development Corporation (RDC) is investing $592,535 in Technip Canada's High Performance Computing Centre to strengthen the province's capacity in riser design research and development (R&D). The Honourable Darin King, Minister Responsible for the Research and Development Corporation, made the announcement this morning during Technip's Technology Day in St. John's. The total project cost is $2,379,977.
Provincial Government Helps Employers Connect with Skilled Immigrants
Executive Council
Advanced Education and Skills
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced an initiative to attract more skilled immigrants to the province than ever before. Premier Davis made the announcement at the Association for New Canadians AXIS Career Services Centre in St. John's.
Provincial Government Announces New Animal Hero Award
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency, announced in Corner Brook today a new Animal Hero Award which will recognize acts of kindness in society towards animals or acts of bravery by animals towards people. The award was created by the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency in partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Veterinary Medical Association and SPCA Newfoundland and Labrador.
Media Advisory: Ministers to Sign Caregiver Month Proclamation
Health and Community Services
Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, and the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, will sign a proclamation tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7) recognizing October as Caregiver Month in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Media Advisory: Premier to Release Details on Express Entry System for Immigrants
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, will announce details on the Express Entry System for Immigrants in Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7). This program supports the Immigration Action Plan under the Population Growth Strategy. The event takes place beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Association for New Canadians AXIS Career Services Centre, 10 Smithville Crescent, St. John's.
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information Annual General Meeting
Health and Community Services
The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7). The event will be held at the Ramada Hotel in St. John's at 12:30 p.m.
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Research and Development Investment
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development and Minister Responsible for the Research & Development Corporation, will make an announcement concerning research and development funding in Technip Canada’s High Performance Computing Centre tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7).
Media Advisory: Minister to Announce New Annual Animal Hero Award
Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency, will announce a new annual Animal Hero Award tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7), at 9:00 a.m., at the NL West SPCA Shelter (Telecom building) located on Route 440, South Shore of the Bay of Islands. Minister Granter will be joined by Dr. Hugh Whitney, Chief Veterinary Officer, and Lynn Cadigan, Animal Welfare Consultant, with the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency.
Premier Expresses Condolences on Passing of Gerald Squires
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today expressed his condolences to the family of the late Gerald Squires, one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most distinguished visual artists, who passed away on October 3.
Approximately $1.2 Million in Investments Strengthens Health Care in the Carbonear Region
Health and Community Services
The Provincial Government is providing approximately $1.2 million for infrastructure upgrades and new equipment to enhance health care in the Carbonear region.
Provincial Government Announces Funding for Association for New Canadians to Assist Syrian Refugees
Advanced Education and Skills
Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
The partnership between the Provincial Government and the Association for New Canadians has been strengthened through a contribution to the organization's efforts to support Syrian refugees. Today, the Provincial Government is announcing $50,000 in funding for the association to assist Syrian refugees.
Provincial Government Provides Grant for St. John’s Status of Women Council
Executive Council
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is providing a grant of $127,000 to the St. John’s Status of Women Council to allow continued programming under the Safe Harbour Outreach Project for the next year. The funding will support programs and services and expand outreach for individuals who are victims of sexual exploitation.
Provincial Government Launches New Violence Prevention Action Plan
Executive Council
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador today released Working Together for Violence Free Communities: An Action Plan for the Prevention of Violence in Newfoundland and Labrador 2015-2019. The action plan is part of the Provincial Government's continued commitment to building safe, violence-free communities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Conservation
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.
Media Advisory: Premier to Launch New Violence Prevention Initiative
Executive Council
The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be joined by the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, as they launch the second phase of the Provincial Government Violence Prevention Initiative tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6).
