January 2, 2022
The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador: John Efford had a strength of personality and character that made him a force in our province, serving for decades as a proud Newfoundlander…
December 31, 2021
Today, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced that it has reached a tentative agreement for the renewal of its Memorandum of Agreement with the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association. The agreement covers over 1300 salaried, alternate payment plan and…
December 29, 2021
The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Education, and Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, will hold a media availability…
December 21, 2021
A ‘What We Heard’ document resulting from the Premier’s Economic Recovery Team’s Report “The Big Reset” is now available online. ‘The Big Reset’ provided government with a comprehensive review of the fiscal circumstances of Newfoundland and Labrador and options for…
December 21, 2021
The following is being issued at the request of the Council of Atlantic Premiers. Atlantic Premiers are urging all Atlantic Canadians to exercise caution during the holiday season to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus across the region. Premier…
December 17, 2021
Today, the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, joined the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, to announce that the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program will be established as a permanent program effective January 1,…
December 17, 2021
The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Finance, and Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, will hold a media availability…
December 14, 2021
The Provincial Government is engaging Rothschild & Co. to undertake a thorough review of provincial assets. They will provide the province with an independent, strategic review of all assets and consideration of potential opportunities. This will inform how government might…
December 10, 2021
The following is being released at the request of The Council of Atlantic Premiers: Atlantic Premiers have endorsed a regional accord that will enhance collaboration in delivering health care services to Atlantic Canadians. Premier Blaine Higgs of New Brunswick chaired…
December 9, 2021
The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced a number of senior public service appointments. Karen Stone Q.C. is appointed as Deputy Minister of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, and Recreation. Andrea McKenna is appointed as…
