Government of Newfoundland News

Children, Seniors and Social Development Health and Community Services

The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will speak at Memorial University’s School of Social Work Third Annual Pledge of Professionalism Ceremony on Monday, March 27, at 6:00 p.m.

Executive Council
Transportation and Works

Today, as part of Budget 2017 the Provincial Government released The Way Forward: A Five-Year Provincial Marine Infrastructure Plan which will provide better services at ferry ports across the province. Supported through a $28 million investment, the plan outlines upgrades and enhancements to ferry terminal areas such as parking, waiting facilities and washrooms, and wharf rehabilitation.

Executive Council

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will deliver a report card on Phase One initiatives of The Way Forward vision and launch Phase Two today (Monday, March 27). The news conference will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the Media Centre, East Block, Confederation Building.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following events relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

Municipal Affairs and Environment

The Methylmercury Monitoring Plan for Surface Water Quality – Muskrat Falls Reservoir, Churchill River and Lake Melville and the current data obtained under this monitoring plan are now available at: http://www.ecc.gov.nl.ca/methylmercury_mrf.html

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

Today, the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, launched the province’s strategic approach to achieving better immigrant attraction and retention outcomes in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Provincial Government signaled its commitment to increasing collaboration between Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic this week.

Health and Community Services

Newfoundland and Labrador’s All-Party Committee on Mental Health and Addictions has completed its mandate, today releasing its report and recommendations to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Terra Nova Bridge in the T’Railway Provincial Park has undergone successful structural repairs and is now open.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will address the St. Anthony Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Friday, March 24).

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will launch The Way Forward on Immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador ,12:00 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, March 24), at Verafin (behind Milestones), 18 Hebron Way, St. John’s.

Finance

The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will hold a media availability today (Thursday, March 23) at 2:30 p.m. in front of the House of Assembly to comment on collective bargaining.

Health and Community Services

The All-Party Committee on Mental Health and Addictions will release its report tomorrow (Friday, March 24) in the East Block lobby of Confederation Building at 9:30 a.m.

Health and Community Services

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will address the St. John’s East Rotary Club tomorrow (Friday, March 24).

Executive Council
Fisheries and Land Resources

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources, attended Seafood Expo North America 2017 from March 19 to 21 to Boston.

Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced enhancements to the Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy Program, which assists apprentices in their pursuit of journeyperson certification by providing subsidies directly to their employers.

Executive Council

Mark Browne, Parliamentary Assistant to the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will address attendees at the Annual Volunteer Incentive Program Recognition Ceremony today (Wednesday, March 22) at 7:00 p.m. in the Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation, Memorial University.

Finance

The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will be available to the media to discuss the federal budget today (Wednesday, March 22) at 6:30 p.m. in front of the House of Assembly.

Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will bring greetings to the Qalipu First Nation's sixth Annual Aboriginal Business Forum, Mawio'mi 2017, tomorrow (Wednesday, March 22).

Education and Early Childhood Development

The Honourable Dale Kirby, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will visit a number of schools and a childcare facility in Labrador West on March 22 and 23.