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Today the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador joins organizations, groups and individuals across the province and around the world in celebrating International Women’s Day. This day serves as a reminder of the progress made in advancing women’s empowerment and the... Read More about Celebrating International Women’s Day in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for the Office of Women and Gender Equality, today announced the awarding of $405,125 for nine community organizations to carry out important violence prevention work in the areas of outreach, education and awareness. The... Read More about Substantial Investment to Prevent Gender-Based Violence through Outreach, Education and Awareness Initiatives

The Provincial Government today introduced two new procurement strategies: the Newfoundland and Labrador First Procurement Strategy and the Sustainable Procurement Strategy. The strategies are aimed at maximizing the success of provincial suppliers in obtaining government contracts, supporting provincial supplier development,... Read More about New Procurement Strategies Geared Toward Supporting Local Suppliers and Ensuring Sustainability

The Department of Environment and Climate Change is seeking input from partners, stakeholders, Indigenous Governments and Organizations and the public on the development of two new climate change plans: Climate Change Mitigation Action Plan (2025-2030), to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan (2025-2030), to help prepare for and reduce the impacts of

Work continues on time and on budget for the new 102-bed adult mental health and addictions centre at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s. The construction of the new facility is expected to be completed in late 2024, with patients being welcomed to the centre in spring 2025. The most recent work on the

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is extending the deadline for residents to apply for the home heating supplement. Those who qualify now have until January 15, 2024, to apply to the program. The supplement, which ranges between $200 and $500, is available to residents of the province whose adjusted family income for 2022 was

The following is being distributed at the request of the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador: Today, the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the short-listed nominees for the 2023 Human Rights Awards. The annual awards recognize individuals who have made and/or continue to make meaningful contributions to advancing and furthering human

A new integrated community health care centre will be constructed in Stephenville, which will help increase access to health care in the Stephenville/Bay St. George region. Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) has awarded a contract valued at approximately $2 million per year to GDR Enterprises Limited to lease space for 20 years

The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. ENVIRONMENTAL PREVIEW REPORT SUBMITTED: White Hill Pond JCL Quarry (Reg. 2246) Proponent: JCL Investments Inc. The Proponent has submitted an environmental preview report (EPR) for the above undertaking as required

As part of the Provincial Government’s continued efforts to re-imagine health care delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) will launch a new virtual care solution this fall that will increase access to health care for rural areas and residents who do not have a primary care provider. The

The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, will be taking part in the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration today (Friday, November 17). The meetings are taking place in Toronto at the Hilton Toronto Downtown. The conference begins at 8:30 a.m. EST (10:00 a.m. NST) Continuing to build on Newfoundland

National Child Day is celebrated on November 20th every year in Canada, and is a special day to celebrate children and youth, and their rights. It recognizes Canada’s commitment to protect and uphold the rights of all young people. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is the most widely endorsed

The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, will host a Health Care Action Update on Monday, November 20 to provide an update on virtual care. The availability will take place in the Confederation Building media centre beginning at 10:00 a.m. A technical briefing for media will take place at 9:30 a.m. Minister

The Provincial Government is establishing centres of excellence in aging at regional hospitals, which will lead to improved access to quality health care for seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, made the announcement today during the latest Health Care Action update. Minister Osborne was joined by

The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills: Speaker, today I raise up the performance and success of the team that has turned the tide on a seemingly intractable problem. The plan, the effort and the team that this administration

To address the challenges stemming from food as commodity and food as charity, the Provincial Government is supporting the Food Producers Forum with its project “Co-operative Solutions for Rural Food Security: Building a Provincial Food Network.” The Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, today announced $50,000 through the Regional Development Fund

The follow statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable John Hogan, KC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General: I stand to acknowledge the 6,000 brave volunteer firefighters in our province. Volunteer fire departments are the heart of so many of our communities. From fighting fires, to responding

The Department of Industry Energy and Technology will join three companies from this province in attending Grocery Innovations Canada from October 24 to 25, 2023 in Toronto. Grocery Innovations Canada is the premier grocery and specialty food show in Canada. It gives local food and beverage producers access to over 4,500 buyers. At the event,

The Provincial Government and Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) are beginning a one-year pilot project to determine the feasibility of a provincial continuous glucose monitoring program. The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, made the announcement today during the latest Health Care Action update. Minister Osborne was joined by

Co-operative enterprises benefit communities by instilling local resilience and participation, as well as more local spending, creativity and development. The Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, has proclaimed October 15 to October 21 as Co-op Week throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Co-operative’s are an innovative business model used to support a variety