Description: The Department of Government Services would like to receive your input. Current items that we are seeking consultation on are listed below. If you would like to provide feedback on matters other than those listed below please contact us. Your opinion counts!

Past consultation items often result in reports. All published reports are listed below.

Consultation, Reports and Plans

Contents

  1. Consultation Issues, Current
  2. Consultation Issues, Past
  3. Reports
  4. Strategic Plans

Consultation Issues, Current

Condominium Act of Newfoundland and Labrador
Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators
Consultation Process for the Draft Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Proposals to Amend Legislation for the Use of Snowmobiles, ATVs and Dirt Bikes
On May 17, 2005, Government announced a number of changes to legislative provisions around the safe and responsible use of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). During the process of reviewing the ATV regulations, a number of additional issues were raised which require further review.

These include: whether similar changes should be made to regulations governing snowmobiles (e.g. operator age); whether public liability insurance should be mandatory for ATVs and/or snowmobiles; whether operator training should be required for snowmobiles and ATVs; whether helmets should be made mandatory for snowmobile operators; and, to what extent should similar changes be made to the rules for motorized trail bikes.

Responses submitted by August 31, 2005 will be included in the consideration of policy alternatives. This will allow time for the finalization of recommendations to government on any legislative changes for the Fall.
Buildings Accessibility Act and Regulations
The Building Accessibility Advisory Board (BAAB) advises the Minister on the application of the Building Accessibility Act and Regulations, and specifically in this instance to undertake a review of the legislation. A review of the legislation is necessary every few years to ensure it reflects the needs of the disabled community.

A draft copy of An in-depth review of the Buildings Accessibility Act and Regulations is available for download in PDF (PDF: 873 KB) or HTML format.

Buildings Accessibility Act and Regulations Consultation

Consultation Issues, Past

Automobile Insurance Reform
The Department of Government Services addressed several issues (PDF: 131 KB) related to automobile insurance reform which are in addition to the Terms of Reference of the review conducted by the Public Utilities Board.
Proposals for Changes to the Accounting Legislation
After consultation with stakeholders, the Department of Government Services and Lands has decided to amend the relevant legislation to provide licensed accountants the opportunity to practice as Limited Liability Partnerships or in corporate form.
Those who participated in the consultation were notified of this decision through a letter from the former Minister of Government Services and Lands, Walter Noel. The general public were notified of this decision by the Minister of Government Services and Lands, George Sweeney, through a press release on April 22, 2003.
Further information on these proposals can be obtained by reading the consultation document.
Automobile Insurance Reform
After an extensive review of the Report of the Select Committee on Property and Casualty Insurance, the Department of Government Services and Lands had requested feedback on developed proposals for Automobile Insurance Reform.
Cellphones and Driving
The public was requested to forward comments to this department about their impression on cellphone usage while driving.
Proposed Class Proceedings Act
The public was requested to forward comments to this department about their impression on the Proposed Class Proceedings Act.

Reports

Department of Government Services: Annual Report 2006 - 2007
The purpose of this report is to provide information on departmental activities and policy directions, thereby contributing to a culture of openness and accountability.
Report to Government on the Homeowners, Commercial and Marine Insurance Review
In October 2004 the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador directed the Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities to undertake a review of and report on certain issues as set out in a Terms of Reference with respect to Automobile, Homeowners, Commercial and Marine Insurance. This report (PDF: 2,689 KB) contains the outcome of the public review, research, analysis and related discussions carried out by the Board into homeowners, commercial and marine insurance issues. This review was carried out in cooperation with the industry and numerous other interested groups and organizations who contributed to the work of the Board.
Automobile Insurance Review
Government directed the Public Utilities Board to review, consult and report on a number of issues affecting automobile insurance. This is the Board's report out of that process (PDF: 2,343 KB).
Department of Government Services: Annual Report 2004 - 2005
The purpose of this report is to provide information on departmental activities and policy directions, thereby contributing to a culture of openess and accountability.
Department of Government Services: Annual Report 2003 - 2004
The purpose of this report is to provide information on departmental activities and policy directions, thereby contributing to a culture of openess and accountability.
Department of Government Services: Annual Report 2002 - 2003
The purpose of this report is to provide information on departmental activities and policy directions, thereby contributing to a culture of openess and accountability.
Department of Government Services and Lands: Annual Report 2001 - 2002
The purpose of this report is to provide information on departmental activities and policy directions, thereby contributing to a culture of openess and accountability.
Accountability of Public Bodies: Annual Report 2001-2002
Pursuant to the 2002 Speech from the Throne, this document serves to promote a better understanding of those boards and agencies required to report to the Department of Government Services and Lands.
Annual Accountability Report: Consumer Protection Fund for Prepaid Funeral Services, 2001-2002
The Consumer Protection Fund for Prepaid Funeral Services (the Assurance Fund) was established pursuant to section 5 of the Prepaid Funeral Services Act. The purpose of the Assurance Fund is to pay claims arising out of a prepaid funeral contract against a funeral home licensed under the Act.

The purpose of this report is to detail the activities of the Assurance Fund, thereby contributing to government's efforts to implement effective and up-to-date accountability measures throughout the public sector.

Report of Impaired Driving Committee
Domestic Fuel Oil Spill Prevention Committee Report
This committee report is no longer available on-line. Please see:

Strategic Plans

Department of Government Services: Embalmers and Funeral Directors Board Annual Activity Report 2007
Department of Government Services: Public Accountants Licensing Board Annual Activity Report - 2007
Department of Government Services: Strategic Plan 20008-2011
Department of Government Services: Strategic Plan 2006-2008