Update on Department of Industry, Energy and Technology Programs and Services – February 15, 2021
In light of recent developments related to COVID-19 and the discovery of a new variant in the province, the Provincial Government is providing an update on important services it provides.
The Provincial Government will be operating at a reduced capacity which means there will likely be delays in service delivery. The nature and type of service provided is subject to change over the next few days and weeks as government continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
The health of public service employees and members of the general public is paramount and as such, support and patience is appreciated. Whenever possible, please take the advice of the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and stay home.
If you must visit a government office, it is recommended that you call ahead. As well, the Provincial Government is pleased to offer a variety of services through our Digital Government Online Services.
For general inquiries related to government services, please call 1-833-771-0696 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday or email covid19info@gov.nl.ca any time. The public is reminded that all health-related questions should be directed to 811 or www.811healthline.ca.
SERVICES CONTINUING AS PER NORMAL OPERATIONS – DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY
- Payment processing will continue for clients
- Business and economic development funding programs will continue to accept applications
- Quarry, mineral rights and mining regulatory services will continue
SERVICES THAT ARE MODIFIED OR AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY
- Staff will continue to provide service throughout the province, virtually or by phone
- Mineral rights registry searches – by appointment only
The Provincial Government continues to monitor and where necessary implement protocols required to contain the virus.
For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.
Other Online Resources
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador news releases: https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Twitter: https://twitter.com/GovNL
Online mental wellness resource: https://bridgethegapp.ca/
Self-assessment tool for COVID-19: https://www.811healthline.ca/
City of St. John’s: http://stjohns.ca/media-release/covid-19-update-march-17-2020
Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro: https://nlhydro.com/covid-19-information-and-updates
Newfoundland Power: https://www.newfoundlandpower.com/en/About/COVID-19