March 5, 2019
The deadline to provide input in response to an application from industry stakeholders requesting to designate Sprinkler Fitter as a compulsory certified trade in Newfoundland and Labrador has been extended to March 15, 2019. The survey is open to employees…
February 28, 2019
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will bring greetings at the announcement of a pilot program by the Stella’s Circle Just Us Women’s Centre today (Thursday, February 28). The event takes place at the Just…
February 25, 2019
Newfoundland and Labrador’s support model for female apprentices has been recognized as a national best practice. The Government of Canada has announced $3.2 million in funding over three and a half years to the Canada’s Building Trades Unions to replicate…
February 21, 2019
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will participate in the opening ceremonies of the 2019 World Cup Qualifier basketball game in St. John’s tonight (Thursday, February 21). The event takes place at Mile One Centre…
February 19, 2019
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced applications are now being accepted for this year’s Job Creation Partnerships (JCP) program. The JCP program is funded through the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Development Agreement…
February 18, 2019
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced applications are now being accepted for Summer Student Employment Programs (SSEP). SSEP applications may be made online at www.aesl.gov.nl.ca/students/default.html#summer and must be received by March 28, 2019. The Department…
February 15, 2019
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced the minimum wage rate as of April 1, 2019, will be $11.40 and the minimum overtime wage rate will be $17.10. This is the second annual increase…
February 11, 2019
The Provincial Government is seeking input from employees and employers in response to an application from industry stakeholders requesting to designate the Sprinkler System Installer trade as a compulsory certified trade in Newfoundland and Labrador. Only registered apprentices and journeypersons…
February 6, 2019
The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour: Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting with Sofia Descalzi and Alyse Stuart, representatives of the Canadian Federation of Students in Newfoundland…
February 6, 2019
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced the reappointment of Iris Petten as Chair of Memorial University’s Board of Regents for a third term. Biographical information is provided in the backgrounder below. The Memorial…
