February 1, 2024
Thursday, February 1, marks the start of Black History Month, an internationally recognized annual celebration designed to highlight and honour the actions, achievements and contributions of Black people around the world. At the request of the Ministerial Committee on Anti-Racism,…
January 29, 2024
Monday, January 29, in Newfoundland and Labrador is designated as the Day of Remembrance for the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. On this day, the Provincial Government continues its commitment to stopping Islamophobia while remembering and paying…
January 26, 2024
On Saturday, January 27, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will recognize International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Provincial Government stands with Jewish communities to remember the tragedy of the Holocaust in the hope that, through reflection and learning, humanity will…
January 23, 2024
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, will bring opening remarks during the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture annual Agriculture Industry Symposium taking place this week in Grand Falls-Windsor. Minister Byrne will bring greetings this…
January 22, 2024
The Provincial Government is now welcoming applications from eligible non-profit and private sector employers for the 2024 Summer Employment Program for Students. Combining the previous high school and post-secondary student summer employment programs, the new program allows for increased flexibility,…
December 4, 2023
The Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL, will bring greetings during the We Care Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Multicultural Gala Night today (Monday, December 4). The event will take place at the St. John’s Farmer’s…
November 24, 2023
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, is today issuing the enclosed statement recognizing Holodomor Memorial Day. “It has been over 90 years since the horrific events of the Holodomor, but the effects are still felt…
November 17, 2023
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, will be taking part in the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration today (Friday, November 17). The meetings are taking place in Toronto at the Hilton Toronto Downtown….
October 25, 2023
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills: Speaker, today I raise up the performance and success of the team that has turned the tide…
October 13, 2023
Newfoundland and Labrador employers with an interest in filling their staffing needs with workers from outside of Canada are encouraged to register for upcoming online immigration fairs, including the October 25, 2023 regional fair for Africa. Online fairs offer employers…
