June 26, 2026
The Honourable Lin Paddock, Minister of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development and Minister of Immigration, will deliver closing remarks at the Civic Roots Multicultural Reception tomorrow (June 27). The event will take place at St. John’s City Hall, 10 New…
June 25, 2026
The Honourable Lin Paddock, Minister of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development and Minister of Francophone Affairs, will attend the Annual Meeting of the Ministers’ Council on the Canadian Francophonie. The meetings take place from June 25-26, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba….
June 19, 2026
The Honourable Lin Paddock, Minister of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development, will attend the first meeting of the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration since assuming the co-chair role. The meetings take place from June 22-23, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario….
June 15, 2026
The Provincial Government has extended the application deadline for this year’s Job Creation Partnerships program to July 10, 2026. The program supports community-based, not-for-profit projects that provide Employment Insurance (EI)-eligible individuals with opportunities to gain work experience and improve their…
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…
