January 22, 2024
On January 12, 2024, the Council of Atlantic Premiers wrote to the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport for the Government of Canada, regarding proposed changes to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations and the impact they may have on air…
January 22, 2024
Today, the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, issued the enclosed statement on the tragic passing of the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister without Portfolio and Member of the House of Assembly for Fogo Island-Cape Freels: “It is…
January 17, 2024
The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation and Minister of Labrador Affairs, today provided a statement on the retirement of Chief Mi’sel Joe as Administrative Chief of Miawpukek Mi’kamawey Mawi’omi. “On behalf of the Government of…
January 17, 2024
The Honourable Siobhan Coady, Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance, and President of Treasury Board, will be available to the media today (Wednesday, January 17) to provide an update on the status of collective bargaining with the Association of Allied Health…
January 17, 2024
Today, the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador announced changes within the Executive of the Provincial Government. These include: Jason Higgins is appointed as Deputy Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation and Deputy Minister of Labrador Affairs….
December 21, 2023
The Provincial Government is now accepting applications from operators interested in offering ride sharing services in the province. The application is available on Government’s website. Ride sharing providers will be required to follow the same provincial rules and safety standards…
December 19, 2023
The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced a more than $15 million investment to support the Port of Argentia’s Multi-Tenant Docking Infrastructure Project. The investment will support the region to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the…
December 15, 2023
The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, and Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth for Canada, today announced a historic bilateral agreement whereby the federal government is investing…
December 12, 2023
Atlantic Premiers met virtually to discuss priorities for Atlantic Canadians, including health care and housing, and to reflect on regional successes this year while plotting a course for continued progress in 2024. As Chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers,…
December 11, 2023
Seventy-five years ago today, a delegation appointed by the Commission of Government signed the Terms of Union making what was then known as Newfoundland the 10th province of Canada. This morning, the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and…
