Fifth Water Bomber Soars Back to Gander to Return to the Provincial Fleet
April 13, 2026
The province’s fifth water bomber returned to Gander on Friday, marking its official return to the firefighting fleet following the completion of repairs. This action underscores the Provincial Government’s commitment to keeping communities safe. The water bomber will be with…
First Recipients Announced for Community Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Program
April 7, 2026
The initial round of funding under the Community Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Program will help communities across the province reduce the risk of wildfire and better protect homes, critical infrastructure, and the environment around them. An investment of approximately $2.26 million…
Provincial Government Welcomes Historic Federal Defence Investments at 5 Wing Goose Bay
April 1, 2026
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador welcomes today’s federal announcement of up to $8 billion in long‑term defence investments at 5 Wing Goose Bay, which is designated as one of Canada’s NORAD northern basing infrastructure sites. The Government of Canada…
Provincial Government Begins Development of New Poverty Reduction and Prevention Strategy
March 26, 2026
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is advancing work on a new 10-year Poverty Reduction and Prevention Strategy, focused on practical, forward-looking solutions to help reduce poverty rates to the lowest in Canada by 2036. To provide leadership informed by…
Provincial Government Awards 100 Scholarships to Young Women Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador
March 20, 2026
The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Women and Gender Equality, today announced the recipients of the 100th Anniversary of Women Achieving the Right to Vote and Hold Public Office Scholarship Program. One hundred scholarships valued at $1,000 have been presented…
Bill 1 – An Act Respecting the Disability Advocate Passes Third Reading
March 19, 2026
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is delivering on its commitment to strengthen supports for persons with disabilities by advancing Bill 1, the Disability Advocate Act through third reading in the House of Assembly. The Bill establishes an independent Office…
Roads Plan Outlines Projects for the 2026-27 Construction Season
March 12, 2026
The Provincial Government is committed to building safer communities and working collaboratively with industry to provide concrete steps to improve road safety across Newfoundland and Labrador. More than $250 million has been announced for highway construction projects for 2026-27, as…
Provincial Government Delivering on Promise of Permanent Reduction of Gas Tax
March 10, 2026
The Provincial Government is delivering on its promise to permanently reduce the provincial tax on gasoline and diesel. The legislative amendments proposed in the House of Assembly are designed to ensure that the tax rate does not revert to 14.5…
Premier Wakeham Committed to Establishing Independent Office of the Disability Advocate
March 5, 2026
As part of the Provincial Government’s commitment to strengthening supports for persons with disabilities, the Disability Advocate Act began second reading in the House of Assembly. The act, if passed, will establish an independent Office of the Disability Advocate as…
Agreement to Advance Bay du Nord Project will Create Thousands of Jobs, Generate Billions in Revenue
March 3, 2026
The Provincial Government has reached a major milestone for Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore industry to advance the Bay du Nord project. Agreements on life-of-field benefits, royalties, and an equity option have been reached with partners Equinor and BP. This is…
