Municipalities

Welcome to Municipal and Provincial Affairs

The Department is mandated to support the economic and social sustainability of municipalities, communities and regions through the delivery of programs, services and supports to local governments and stakeholders. This is done through legislative, financial and land use planning services, training, and funding for communities through various programs. The Department strives to ensure that residents live in safe and sustainable communities and are served by open, effective and accountable local governments.

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Latest News

November 3, 2023

Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded that Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 5, clocks must be turned back one hour.

November 1, 2023

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, will be available to media today (Wednesday, November 1) to discuss Bill 54, the Towns and Local Service Districts Act.

November 1, 2023

The Provincial Government is moving forward with progressive legislation to govern towns and local service districts throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The proposed Towns and Local Service Districts Act will be modern and enabling, replacing the Municipalities Act, 1999. The Bill received second reading in the House of Assembly today.

October 31, 2023

The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs: Speaker, I stand today to congratulate Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador and the Professional Municipal Administrators on the success of their annual conferences held this month in St. John’s and Gander respectively.

October 26, 2023

The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will join the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs and municipal leaders at the 2023 Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) Conference being held this week at the St. John’s Convention Centre.

October 19, 2023

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, will address the Professional Municipal Administrators (PMA) Fall Forum tomorrow (Friday, October 20).

October 6, 2023

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, today announced three new appointments to the roster of adjudicators to hear land use planning appeals.

September 22, 2024

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, today announced $500,000 for new Accessible Communities Grants to help communities undertake projects or initiatives to improve the well-being of residents.

September 21, 2023

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, will announce funding to support the well-being of communities and residents tomorrow (Friday, September 22) in the Town of Marystown.

September 7, 2023

Communities Showing Interest in Collaboration and Service Sharing

August 1, 2023

New Land Use Planning Appeal Process in Effect; Government Announces Roster of Adjudicators

July 19, 2023

Provincial Government Invests $10 Million to Support Economic Development Initiatives in Lewisporte

July 17, 2023

Provincial Government Launching Community Collaboration Grants

July 5, 2023

Community Enhancement Employment Program Applications Now Available

June 13, 2023

Media Advisory: Premier Furey and Minister Howell to Attend Panel Discussion on Community Collaboration

June 8, 2023

Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Local Government Working to Strengthen Communities

June 5, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Attend Meeting of Provincial and Territorial Ministers

May 31, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Parsons and Minister Howell to attend Ministerial Meeting on Rural Economic Development  

May 8, 2023

Ministerial Statement – Minister Howell Proclaims Municipal Awareness Week

May 4, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Address Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Spring Symposium and Launch Municipal Awareness Week

April 26, 2023

Supporting Community Sustainability through Collaboration and Service Sharing

April 21, 2023

Public Advisory: Results of Vote on Relocation of Town of Gaultois

April 13, 2023

Over $2 Million Provided for New Building Age-Friendly Community Projects

April 12, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Announce Projects to Support Age-Friendly Communities

April 6, 2023

Statement on Commitment to Work with Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay to Address Concerns

April 5, 2023

Next Steps Outlined in Voting Process on Relocation of Town of Gaultois

April 5, 2023

Municipal Codes of Conduct Established by Vast Majority of Councils in Newfoundland and Labrador

March 10, 2023

Public Advisory: March 12 Marks the Beginning of Daylight Savings Time

February 20, 2023

Minister Howell Announces Funding for New Building Age-Friendly Community Grants

January 26, 2023

Minister Howell Provides Update on Training for Municipal Councils and Staff

January 11, 2023

Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Join Mount Pearl Frosty Festival Launch

December 8, 2022

Minister Howell Recognizes Contributions of Communities to Come Home 2022 Celebrations

November 8, 2022

Ministerial Statement – Minister Howell Recognizes World Town Planning Day 2022

November 4, 2022

Public Advisory: November 6 Marks Annual Conclusion of Daylight Saving Time

November 3, 2022

Media Advisory: Premier Furey and Minister Howell to Participate in the 2022 Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Conference

November 1, 2022

Media Advisory: Ministers Howell and Parsons to Bring Greetings at the Leadership Summit for Women and Gender Diverse Individuals

October 21, 2022

Minister Howell Provides Financial Support for Inclusion and Diversity Work in Municipal Government

October 20, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Announce Funding for Continuation of Make Your Mark Campaign

October 17, 2022

Ministerial Statement – New Codes of Conduct Help Reduce Barriers for Women in Local Leadership Roles

October 13, 2022

Ministerial Statement – Minister Howell Recognizes Work of Municipal Administrators

October 12, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Address 2022 Municipal Fall Forum

October 3, 2022

Protected Road Zoning Plan in Place for Phase III Trans-Labrador Highway

September 14, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Participate in Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Local Government

September 12, 2022

Minister Howell Celebrates Recent Rejuvenation of Colinet Loggers Heritage Society Building

September 8, 2022

Assistance to be Offered to Residents of Mud Lake for Relocation

September 7, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Visit Colinet Loggers Heritage Society Building

August 29, 2022

Municipal Conduct Act to Take Effect

July 27, 2022

Provincial Government Assistance Helps Clean Harbours Initiative Expand Capacity

July 26, 2022

Media Advisory: Support for Clean Harbours Initiative to be Announced

July 22, 2022

Come Home Year Celebrations in Full Swing on the Great Northern Peninsula

July 19, 2022

Community Enhancement Employment Program Applications Now Available

June 29, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Attend NorPen Status of Women Council Event

June 22, 2022

Municipal Come Home Year Celebration Grant Project Comes to Life in Roddickton-Bide Arm

June 21, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Visit Roddickton-Bide Arm Come Home Year Celebration Site

June 20, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Visit Roddickton-Bide Arm Come Home Year Celebration Site

June 8, 2022

Media Advisory: Ministers Abbott and Howell to Speak at Launch of Age-Friendly Initiatives

June 8, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Address 50th Annual Convention of Professional Municipal Administrators, Gander

June 1, 2022

Municipalities Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador Encouraged to Take Part in the ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge

June 1, 2022

Minister Howell Announces Appointments of Chairpersons to Regional Service Boards

May 27, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Address St. Anthony and Area Chamber of Commerce

May 25, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Welcome Meeting of the Atlantic Mayors’ Congress

May 13, 2022

Proposed Amendments Would Improve Appeal Process for Municipal Planning

May 9, 2022

Municipal Awareness Week Proclaimed May 9-13

May 6, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Visit with Students to Discuss Municipal Governance

May 5, 2022

Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Address Municipal Symposium in Gander and Launch Municipal Awareness Week

May 3, 2022

Ministerial Statement – Communities Prepare to Celebrate First Ever Municipal Awareness Week 2022

April 13, 2022

Ministerial Statement – Minister Recognizes Importance of Professional Land Use Planning

April 12, 2022

Media Advisory: Ministers Abbott and Howell Participating in Salvation Army Event

April 12, 2022

Provincial Government Supports Emergency Response in Labrador

March 22, 2022

Investment to Support Water Operators and Systems Throughout Province

March 21, 2022

Media Advisory: Ministers Howell and Davis to Make Announcement in Gander

March 18, 2022

Information Sessions for Municipal Conduct Act an Overwhelming Success; Minister Howell Available to Media

March 11, 2022

Public Advisory: March 13 Marks Beginning of Daylight Savings Time

March 8, 2022

Minister Howell Acknowledges Women in Local Governance on International Women’s Day

February 28, 2022

Town of Holyrood Completes COVID-19 Stimulus Project through $121,000 Provincial Government Support

February 9, 2022

Virtual Information Sessions for New Municipal Conduct Act to Begin This Month

February 7, 2022

Minister Howell Announces Projects Approved for Municipal Come Home Year Celebration Grants

February 2, 2022

Report and Recommendations Released on Regionalization; Minister Howell Available to Media

December 9, 2021

Final Data Provided on 2021 Municipal Elections; Female Participation Increases by Ten Per Cent

November 15, 2021

Minister Howell Reports on Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Conference and Premier’s Forum

November 8, 2021

Provincial Government Recognizes World Town Planning Day

November 7, 2021

Premier Furey Announces Funding in Support of Come Home Year

November 5, 2021

Public Advisory: November 7 Marks Annual Conclusion of Daylight Saving Time

November 5, 2021

Media Advisory: Premier Furey to Address MNL Conference and Premier’s Forum on Local Government

November 5, 2021

Public Advisory: November 7 Marks Annual Conclusion of Daylight Saving Time

November 4, 2021

Media Advisory: Minister Howell Available to Media at Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Conference and Trade Show

November 2, 2021

Input from Consultations with Local Service Districts and Unincorporated Areas on Regionalization Available Online

October 26, 2021

Government Unveils Proposed Municipal Conduct Legislation for Municipalities

October 20, 2021

Provincial Government Introduces Proposed Amendments to the Coat of Arms Act

October 18, 2021

Commentaires des consultations sur les modifications proposées à la Coat of Arms Act disponibles en ligne

October 18, 2021

Input from Consultations on Proposed Changes to Coat of Arms Act Available Online

October 5, 2021

Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Address Swearing-in Ceremony for Mount Pearl City Council

September 29, 2021

Minister Howell Congratulates All Newly Elected Councilors and Mayors

September 27, 2021

Information on Nominations for Provincial Municipal Elections

September 21, 2021

Fermeture du questionnaire en ligne sur les armoiries de la province

September 21, 2021

Online Questionnaire on Provincial Coat of Arms Closes

September 17, 2021

Local Service Districts and Unincorporated Areas Provide Input on Regionalization

August 25, 2021

Consultations Begin on Changes to the Newfoundland and Labrador Coat of Arms Legislation (Début des consultations sur les changements à la Coat of Arms Act de Terre Neuve et Labrador)

August 20, 2021

Calling All Potential Candidates – Step Up and Make Your Mark on September 28

August 9, 2021

Input on Regionalization Being Sought from Local Service Districts and Unincorporated Areas

August 6, 2021

Supporting Communities Across Newfoundland and Labrador

July 7, 2021

Applications Now Open for Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program

June 28, 2021

Applications Available for Community Enhancement Employment Program

June 24, 2021

Preparations for Municipal Elections Progressing with Focus on Health and Safety

June 14, 2021

Ministerial Statement – Minister Howell Congratulates Professional Municipal Administrators on Annual Convention

June 2, 2021

Ministerial Statement – Minister Howell Encourages New Candidates for Upcoming Municipal Elections

May 17, 2021

Provincial Government Recognizes Municipal Awareness Day

May 5, 2021

Media Advisory: Minister Howell to Participate in MNL 2021 Municipal Symposium

March 12, 2021

Public Advisory: March 14 Marks Beginning of Daylight Savings Time

December 17, 2020

Over 250 Communities to Benefit from COVID-19 Stimulus Program

December 7, 2020

Safe Restart Agreement Funding Issued to Municipalities

November 25, 2020

Minister Bennett Announces Funding for Salvation Army

November 24, 2020

Media Advisory: Minister Bennett to Announce Support for Salvation Army in Grand Falls-Windsor

November 23, 2020

Provincial Government Accepting Applications for New COVID-19 Stimulus Program for Communities

November 16, 2020

Provincial Government Announces Funding for ACAP – Humber Arm

November 12, 2020

Province Provides Update on Joint Working Group on Regionalization

November 2, 2020

Ministerial Statement – Minister Bennett Provides Details on Safe Restart Funding Allocations for Municipalities

October 30, 2020

Public Advisory: November 1 Marks Annual Conclusion of Daylight Saving Time

October 29, 2020

Provincial Government Announces Safe Restart Funding for Municipalities

October 20, 2020

Ministerial Statement – Provincial Government Recognizes Waste Reduction Week

October 16, 2020

Provincial Government Announces Funding for Arenas and Pools in Response to COVID-19

October 1, 2020

Ministerial Statement – Provincial Government Plastic Bag Ban Now in Effect

September 4, 2020

Call for Applications for Cost-Shared Infrastructure Programs

September 2, 2020

Ban on Retail Plastic Bags Coming into Effect in October

March 4, 2020

Ministerial Statement – Provincial Government Moving Forward with Plastic Bag Ban
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment:

March 4, 2020

Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on an approaching weather system anticipated to affect parts of the province beginning today. Rainfall and wind warnings have been issued for the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas with mild temperatures. Heavy rainfall and high winds are anticipated to begin midday today.

February 18, 2020

Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on an approaching weather system anticipated to affect parts of the province and expected to bring snowfall beginning overnight and transition through to heavy rain with mild temperatures tomorrow morning (Wednesday, February 18). High winds are anticipated to begin midday on Wednesday.

February 10, 2020

Environmental Assessment Bulletin
The Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, has announced the following event relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act.

February 6, 2020

Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on the approaching weather system that is anticipated to affect areas of the province beginning overnight tonight and continuing into Saturday morning.

February 6, 2020

Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on the approaching weather system that is anticipated to affect areas of the province beginning overnight tonight and continuing into Saturday morning.

February 5, 2020

Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on a weather system that is anticipated to affect areas of the province beginning tomorrow (Thursday, February 6) and into Saturday morning. Heavy snowfall is forecast to begin overnight Thursday into Friday. Heavy rainfall and freezing rain is possible for parts of the island for an extended period of time on Friday.

January 31, 2020

Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on a weather system that is anticipated to affect some areas of the province this weekend. Heavy snowfall is forecast to begin Sunday morning and heavy rainfall is possible for parts of the island later that day.

January 29, 2020

Ban on Retail Plastic Bags in Newfoundland and Labrador Comes into Effect in July 2020
The Provincial Government is enacting a provincial ban on the distribution of retail plastic bags with the relevant regulations to come into force on July 1, 2020.