November 6, 2023
Health care continues to be a top priority for Premiers, and they explored the role innovation can play in improving their health care systems during a Health Summit in Halifax. The health care challenges provinces and territories face range from…
November 6, 2023
The Provincial Government today released an inventory of vacant provincial land in the St. John’s metro region that can be made available for the development of purpose-built rental housing that is affordable. To facilitate the process, a Request for Expressions…
November 6, 2023
The Provincial Government is establishing centres of excellence in aging at regional hospitals, which will lead to improved access to quality health care for seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Health and Community Services, made…
November 2, 2023
In response to the need for better representation in the workforce at all levels of the resources sector in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, today announced the establishment of a Women…
November 2, 2023
Today, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador proclaimed into force the Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol Act, commonly known as Clare’s Law, which is aimed at increasing the safety for individuals in intimate relationships who are at risk of violence from…
November 1, 2023
The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, is delivering apologies on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to Labrador Inuit residential schools survivors. The Premier apologized at ceremonies today in the Labrador Inuit communities of…
November 1, 2023
The Provincial Government is moving forward with progressive legislation to govern towns and local service districts throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The proposed Towns and Local Service Districts Act will be modern and enabling, replacing the Municipalities Act, 1999. The Bill…
November 1, 2023
A comprehensive third-party review to identify improvements to long-term care homes and personal care homes in Newfoundland and Labrador has been awarded, and is now underway. The review will include analysis of leading and best practices that support resident-centered care….
November 1, 2023
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, today announced the launch of the public engagement process for two new provincial Climate Change Action Plans for the 2025 – 2030 period. The Department of Environment and Climate Change…
November 1, 2023
Following engagement with stakeholders and the public, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, today announced the release of the province’s Critical Minerals Plan at Mineral Resources Review 2023. The Critical Minerals Plan will help unlock…
