The Provincial Government is advising that the delivery of Budget 2024 has been delayed due to an unsafe environment in which fish harvesters are preventing public service employees from entering the Confederation Building Complex.  Presently, the conditions are unsafe for employees and visitors to the complex, and there is a threat of violence.

The Provincial Budget is significant to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and includes spending on such key matters as health care, education, seniors, and improvements to infrastructure, as well as industry and businesses.  It will be delayed until further notice.

While the Budget is being delayed, the functions of government operations will continue with employees serving communities and people throughout the province.

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