Government of Newfoundland News

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.

Transportation and Works

The Department of Transportation and Works will undertake a clean up of the Outer Ring Road between Logy Bay Road and Portugal Cove Road on Sunday, June 14. To facilitate the clean up efforts and to ensure the safety of workers and motorists, the road will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on June 14. Motorists are advised that barricades will be erected the morning of the clean up.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

May 31 through June 6 marks Tourism Week across Canada, an opportunity to celebrate the tremendous social and economic value of the country’s tourism sector. During the week, national and provincial tourism industry leaders showcase the economic impact and social benefits of the tourism and travel sector.

Executive Council

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will address members of the Northeast Avalon Rotary Club tomorrow (Wednesday, June 3) at the Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre, 7 Conception Bay Highway, Conception Bay South.

Finance

The Provincial Government is following the lead of the Federal Government and removing the provincial portion of tax on feminine hygiene products.

Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development

Mr. Speaker I am pleased to rise in this Honourable House today to recognize the organizers of the OCEANS '14 international conference on their recent Destination St. John's Tourism Award for 2014 Convention of the Year.

Executive Council

Mr. Speaker, this government is committed to supporting families and communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. We also recognize that there may be instances when families face a crisis.

Executive Council

Executive Council

As incoming Chair of the Council of the Federation, the Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will host the 2015 Summer Meeting of Canada’s Premiers from July 15 to 17 at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John’s.

Executive Council

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will host Canada’s 13 provincial and territorial premiers and National Aboriginal Organization Leaders (NAO) in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on July 15.

Transportation and Works

The Provincial Government has awarded the tender to begin construction of the new Sir Robert Bond Bridge. The contract, valued at more than $13.8 million, was awarded to Johnson’s Construction Ltd.

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

The innovative Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Transportation Pilot Project is entering its third year of implementation, with a Budget 2015 investment of $400,000.

Transportation and Works
Education and Early Childhood Development

The tender has closed for the construction of a new school for Grades 5-9 in the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s.

Transportation and Works

The Provincial Government advises that passenger and freight service delivered by Nunatsiavut Marine Inc. on the MV Northern Ranger, is scheduled to begin from Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Monday, June 15.

Seniors, Wellness and Social Development

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize June as Seniors Month in Newfoundland and Labrador and to recognize the lifelong contributions seniors have made, and continue to make, throughout the province.

Environment and Conservation

Mr. Speaker, I stand in this Honourable House to proclaim the month of June to be Construction Education Month.

Transportation and Works

Mr. Speaker, I stand in this Honourable House to proclaim the month of June to be Construction Education Month.

Executive Council
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

Legislation that makes the province one of the world’s leading jurisdictions in access to information comes into force today. The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 balances the right to access with the importance of protecting privacy.

Environment and Conservation

The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, is reminding all residents of Newfoundland and Labrador that June 1-7 is Environment Week in Canada.

Transportation and Works

In support of the building and construction industry, the Honourable David Brazil, Minister of Transportation and Works, has proclaimed June as Construction Education Month. Minister Brazil was joined by Rhonda Neary and Ed LeGrow of the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association, to sign the proclamation recognizing the contribution the construction industry makes to provincial architecture, infrastructure and economic growth.