Government of Newfoundland News

Child, Youth and Family Services

The Honourable Sandy Collins, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services, will attend the Newfoundland and Labrador Foster Families Association Annual Symposium tomorrow (Friday, June 5) at 7:00 p.m. at the Ramada Hotel in St. John’s.

Health and Community Services

The All-Party Committee on Mental Health and Addictions will hold additional public consultations in St. John’s and in Happy Valley-Goose Bay in the coming days.

Executive Council

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador will address the delegation of the 28th Annual Baie Verte Mining Conference, tomorrow (Friday, June 5) at the Baie Verte Kin Centre, beginning at approximately 7:00 p.m. The Premier will be joined by the Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources.

Environment and Conservation

The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, will participate in the 26th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Awards presentation ceremony tomorrow (Friday, June 5).

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development: The Rooms Corporation

Today, Barry Perry, President and CEO of Fortis Inc. presented a cheque for $3.25 million to General Rick Hillier and Tom Foran, Co-Chairs of the Where Once They Stood We Stand Capital Campaign to support the commemoration of our province’s contributions to the First World War. The contribution from Fortis is the largest known corporate donation ever made to a cultural institution in Atlantic Canada.

Advanced Education and Skills

Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to congratulate the 50 members of Team Newfoundland and Labrador that participated in the 21st annual Skills Canada National Competition which took place from May 27to 30 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Health and Community Services

Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to recognize June as Stroke Awareness Month in Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada. During the month, residents throughout the province are encouraged to learn more about how to prevent heart disease and reduce the risk of stroke.

Executive Council

Mr. Speaker, on June 4, 2014, a tragic event unfolded in Moncton, New Brunswick, which resulted in the deaths of three members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and injuries to two others.

Fisheries and Aquaculture

The Honourable Vaughn Granter, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will participate in a Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union rally for fair fisheries management policies at the Smallwood Building in Corner Brook tomorrow (Thursday, June 4). The rally is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.

Health and Community Services

The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Community Services, will speak at the Association of Allied Health Professionals (AAHP) Biennial General Meeting tomorrow (Thursday, June 4).

Child, Youth and Family Services

The Honourable Sandy Collins, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services, will provide a keynote address during the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon tomorrow (Thursday, June 4). The event begins at 11:30 a.m. at The Inn at Happy Adventure, Eastport.

Executive Council

Tracey Perry, Parliamentary Assistant to the Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will speak at the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE) launch of Supplier Diversity NL.

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, will address the provincial Kids Eat Smart Partner Breakfast tomorrow (Thursday, June 4) at St. Paul’s Junior High, Newfoundland Drive, in St. John’s. The event begins at 8:15 a.m.

Service NL

Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to emphasize the importance of promoting occupational health and safety particularly as construction activity and other seasonal work increases during the summer months. Preventing accidents and illness in workplaces throughout the province is part of the mandate of Service NL, and we remain dedicated to working with employers to promote the well-being of workers year-round.

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to note that June is Recreation Month in Newfoundland and Labrador, a time to highlight how active, healthy living enhances the quality of our lives.

Justice and Public Safety

Mr. Speaker, on May 29, Newfoundland and Labrador Crime Stoppers announced the recipients of the 2015 Police and Peace Officer of the Year Awards. This marked the 21st annual event that recognizes officers for their professionalism and for the contributions they make to their communities.

Executive Council

Media are advised that the phone number for Hotel North I for media planning on attending the meeting of Canada’s 13 provincial and territorial premiers and National Aboriginal Organization Leaders (NAO) in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on July 15 is 1-877-996-9301.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, will speak at The Rooms Where Once They Stood We Stand Capital Campaign reception tomorrow (Thursday, June 4) at 1:20 p.m.

Justice and Public Safety

A recent investigation by Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officers into the validity of a hunting licence has led to convictions for two men.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

The province’s new access and privacy legislation, the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 (ATIPPA, 2015) came into force this week. As the Office tasked with oversight of this new Act, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) is committed to working with citizens and public bodies to ensure that the law delivers on its promise of better access to information and protection of privacy.