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Provincial Government Assembles Expert Team for Preliminary Discussions with Hydro-Quebec
February 28, 2023 The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, today announced the assembly of an expert team to lead high-level preliminary discussions with Hydro-Quebec. The team includes industry veteran Karl Smith, Chair of the Churchill River Management Expert Panel; Jennifer […]
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Province Accepts Auditor General’s Climate Change Funding Recommendations
February 28, 2023 Nova Scotians are experiencing the impacts of climate change and expect the government to lead the way forward and help them adapt, make their homes energy efficient and move the province to clean, affordable energy. They also welcome new jobs and opportunities in the green economy. Funding programs and partnerships are one […]
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Government of Canada invests in dry bulk conveyor loop project in the Port of Belledune to strengthen our supply chain
From: Transport Canada February 27, 2023 A strong well-functioning supply chain is a top priority for Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains are efficient and reliable to support Canada’s economic growth and create good, middle-class jobs, while maintaining their resiliency and ability to adapt to the impacts of climate […]
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Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Announce Funding to Support New Transitional Housing for Labrador City
February 27, 2023 Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador and the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs and Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, announced […]
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Government of Canada announces projects aimed at removing barriers to equality in federally regulated workplaces
From: Employment and Social Development Canada February 27, 2023 Building more diverse and inclusive workplaces makes Canada’s workforce stronger. Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. announced close to $9.5 million in funding for 10 projects that will help break down employment barriers experienced by women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Funded […]
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CONSULTATION with LABRADOR INUIT for the PROPOSED BENEFITS of the ELECTED OFFICIALS of the NUNATSIAVUT ASSEMBLY
(Toronto, ON) February 24, 2023 As required under Inuit Law, the Member Services Committee (MSC) of the Nunatsiavut Assembly is required to consult and seek feedback from Inuit before the Nunatsiavut Assembly can agree to salaries and benefits for Elected Officials. When there have been changes to the Labrador Allowance, Travel Benefit, and other such […]
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Net Zero Advisory Committee begins work
Local experts have begun their work on advising government on matters about climate change. The ten members of the Net Zero Advisory Committee had their first meeting recently and spoke about how the local impacts of climate change are an increasingly prominent feature in each of their respective sectors. “Our province’s nation-leading net zero goals […]
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More Funding to Support Healthcare Recruitment in Mi’kmaw Communities
February 24, 2023 Health and wellness organization Tajikeimik will receive funding from the Province to help recruit Indigenous healthcare workers. In collaboration with the L’nu Nursing Initiative at Dalhousie University, Tajikeimik will create a magazine and website focusing on Mi’kmaw nurses and career opportunities. These resources will promote nursing programs, provide information to help navigate […]
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Change announced to senior government leadership
23 February 2023 FREDERICTON (GNB) – Premier Blaine Higgs has announced a change to the senior ranks of the provincial public service. Effective Feb. 28, Ryan Donaghy becomes the deputy minister of Education and Early Childhood Development (anglophone sector). He replaces John McLaughlin, who has held the position on an interim basis. Donaghy has experience […]
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Auditor General Delivers 2022 Annual Report
February 23, 2023 The Auditor General of Newfoundland and Labrador, Denise Hanrahan, today delivered her 2022 Annual Report to the House of Assembly, in accordance with the requirements of the Auditor General Act, 2021. The report provides observations on the audit of the Consolidated Summary Financial Statements; an update on the status of recommendations from […]
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