July 26, 2021
The following is being distributed at the request of the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador: Community Justice Connect, a conflict assistance clinic, is launching in Newfoundland and Labrador. The program provides a variety of conflict resolution services to…
July 16, 2021
The Honourable John Hogan, QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Mercer, QC, to the Provincial Court in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Ms. Mercer graduated from Dalhousie Law School in 1997 and…
June 10, 2021
The following is being distributed at the request of the Commission of Inquiry Respecting Ground Search and Rescue for Lost and Missing Persons: Retired Provincial Court Judge James Igloliorte, Commissioner of the Public Inquiry Respecting Ground Search and Rescue for…
June 10, 2021
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable John Hogan, QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General: Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, I am very…
June 9, 2021
The Honourable John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, has released the report of the statutory review of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 (ATIPPA). Conducted by former Chief Justice David B….
May 26, 2021
The All-Party Committee to Modernize the Elections Act has held its initial meeting to discuss ways to make voting in Newfoundland and Labrador as accessible as possible. The work of the committee will contribute to amendments to the Elections Act,…
May 12, 2021
The Honourable John Hogan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, today announced that Allison M. Whelan has been appointed as Commissioner of Lobbyists. Ms. Whelan replaces LeeAnn Montgomery, who had served in the position since 2005. Ms. Whelan is a…
May 6, 2021
The Honourable John Hogan QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety is pleased to announce the province’s newest appointments to the Queen’s Counsel by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The honourary title of Queen’s Counsel recognizes senior lawyers for exceptional…
May 5, 2021
Today, Newfoundland and Labrador will issue a test message of the national emergency alerting system, Alert Ready, at 10:55 a.m. (NDT) and 10:25 a.m. in Labrador (ADT). Residents need not take any action when receiving this test message. The Alert…
May 4, 2021
The following statement was issued today by the Honourable John Hogan, QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General: “On behalf of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, I extend my sincerest gratitude to Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Chief…
