May 11, 2026
Every resident deserves to feel safe at home and in their community. National Police Week is recognized from May 10-16 under the theme Committed to Serve Together. Budget 2026 includes investments and initiatives to support the work between the police…
May 11, 2026
The Honourable Helen Conway Ottenheimer, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, will be highlighting investments and initiatives for policing in the province today (Monday, May 11). The event will take place at the RNC Provincial Headquarters, 1 Fort Townshend, St….
May 7, 2026
The Honourable Helen Conway Ottenheimer, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, is pleased Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Children’s Law Act and Family Law Act, has passed third reading in the House of Assembly. Family…
May 6, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Helen Conway Ottenheimer, Minister of Justice and Public Safety: Speaker, correctional staff across Newfoundland and Labrador are important members of the justice system and our communities….
April 28, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Helen Conway Ottenheimer, Minister of Justice and Public Safety: Speaker, on January 16, 1976, the Legal Aid Act came into force in Newfoundland and Labrador, creating…
April 10, 2026
The Honourable Helen Conway Ottenheimer, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, attended a ceremony on Tuesday, April 7 that welcomed 18 new graduates to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) ranks. The addition of these new constables brings the…
April 6, 2026
The Honourable Helen Conway Ottenheimer, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, will address the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Cadet Graduation and Swearing-in Ceremony tomorrow (Tuesday, April 7). The event will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the C.L.B. Armoury, 82 Harvey…
April 2, 2026
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Helen Conway Ottenheimer, Minister of Justice and Public Safety: Speaker, correctional officers play a crucial role in our justice system, working with some of the province’s…
April 2, 2026
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is taking action to improve Provincial Court operations and strengthen access to justice throughout the province. Following significant work by the Provincial Court Working Group, the Honourable Helen Conway Ottenheimer, Minister of Justice and…
April 2, 2026
The Honourable Helen Conway Ottenheimer, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, will be available to media today (Thursday, April 2) to discuss the work of the Provincial Court Working Group. The Minister will be available in the lobby of East…
