October 17, 2019
In accordance with the Federal Government’s Cannabis Act and Regulations, the second phase of cannabis legalization related to non-medical cannabis edibles, extracts and topicals is now in effect in Newfoundland and Labrador. Under these regulations, as of October 17 licensed…
September 26, 2019
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, today announced that S&P and DBRS have once again confirmed the provincial government’s credit ratings. S&P has maintained a stable outlook (long-term ‘A’ and short-term ‘A-1’) for the…
September 26, 2019
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will be available to the media today (Thursday September 26) to discuss S&P and DBRS’ confirmation of Newfoundland and Labrador’s stable credit rating. The availability will take place…
July 25, 2019
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will be available to the media today (Thursday, June 25) to discuss Moody’s change to Newfoundland and Labrador’s credit rating. The availability will take place at 2:30 p.m….
June 26, 2019
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, is acknowledging the House of Assembly’s passing of Budget 2019 – Working Towards a Brighter Future. Budget 2019 reflects the priorities of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians as it is…
June 18, 2019
As committed in Budget 2019, the Provincial Government is eliminating the remaining 13 per cent Retail Sales Tax (RST) on automobile insurance. To accomplish this, the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will introduce the…
June 11, 2019
The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, will re-introduce Budget 2019: Working Towards a Brighter Future, today in the House of Assembly. Budget 2019 reflects the priorities of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians as it is focused…
May 31, 2019
The Provincial Government today announced it has reached a collective agreement with the Registered Nurses Union of Newfoundland and Labrador (RNUNL). Ratification of this agreement concluded on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Government and the RNUNL, which represents approximately 5,500 members…
April 16, 2019
Budget Speech 2019 delivered by the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, at the Fourth Session of the Forty-Eighth General Assembly of the House of Assembly: Thank you Mr. Speaker. Today, marks our fourth budget…
April 16, 2019
Budget highlight sheets outlining initiatives in Budget 2019 can be accessed at the following links: Our Financial Plan Jobs and Industry Development Infrastructure Health and Healthy Living Education, Skills and Childhood Development Seniors, Children and Inclusive Communities Safe and Sustainable…
