May 28, 2026
Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Provincial Francophonie Day, celebrated each year on May 30. Today is an opportunity to celebrate the vibrant Francophone and Acadian communities in Newfoundland and Labrador, and the important role they continue to play in…
May 26, 2026
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Lin Paddock, Minister of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development: Speaker, I rise to highlight an important milestone in advancing the Industrial Benefits Agreement between the Government…
May 25, 2026
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Lin Paddock, Minister of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development: Speaker, I am pleased to rise to acknowledge the growth of a Newfoundland and Labrador company, North…
May 15, 2026
The Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development is seeking public input to strengthen protections for foreign workers in Newfoundland and Labrador and improve outcomes for employers. This province-wide consultation will focus on how immigration programs are delivered and managed,…
April 22, 2026
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Lin Paddock, Minister of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development: Speaker, last week I was proud to join students and families to celebrate the 2026 Research Inspired…
April 17, 2026
Twenty Newfoundland and Labrador students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement were recognized today for the 2026 Research Inspired Student Enrichment (RISE) Awards. The recipients were announced by the Honourable Lin Paddock, Minister of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development, at…
April 17, 2026
The Honourable Lin Paddock, Minister of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development, will announce recipients of the 2026 Research Inspired Student Enrichment (RISE) Awards today (Friday, April 17). The event will take place at the Emera Innovation Exchange, 100 Signal Hill…
April 10, 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador has begun its three-year term as the provincial-territorial co-chair of the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration, joining the permanent federal co-chair, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The forum brings together federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible…
March 17, 2026
The Provincial Government is investing $124,000 through the Business Growth Program to support the expansion of TxtSquad Enterprises Inc., a St. John’s-based information and communication technology company specializing in healthcare communication solutions. The funding, provided by the Department of Jobs,…
March 12, 2026
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Lin Paddock, Minister of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development: Speaker, today I want to highlight the Provincial Government’s $15 million investment in Venture Newfoundland and Labrador III,…
