June 2, 2021
The following statement was read today by the Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister of Women and Gender Equality: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased today to recognize recent groundbreaking appointments at Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador. For the first time in the organization’s…
June 2, 2021
The following statement was read today by the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs: Mr. Speaker, September 28 is municipal election day in Newfoundland and Labrador. This is an excellent opportunity for residents to get involved…
June 2, 2021
The following is a statement from the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development: Today, I offer my sincere thanks and congratulations to Dr. Suzanne Brake, as she retires from her role as our province’s first…
June 1, 2021
The following statement was read today by the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Education: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in this Honourable House to extend congratulations to Ocean Whelan of St. John’s, recipient of the first annual “Joanne Juteau Early Childhood Education…
June 1, 2021
The following statement was read today by the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Environment Week and World Environment Day on June 5. Since 1971, we have used this week…
May 22, 2021
The following statement was issued today by the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture: I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the lobster fisherman lost at sea yesterday in St. George’s…
April 22, 2021
The following statement was read today by the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to speak in this Honourable House today to recognize April 18 to 24 as National Volunteer Week. This…
April 22, 2021
The following statement was read today by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills: Mr. Speaker, getting people back to work is crucial for the province’s post-pandemic economic recovery. Part of that means making sure we…
April 22, 2021
The following statement was read today by the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize April 22 as Earth Day. This year’s theme is ‘Restore Our Planet’. As our climate changes,…
April 21, 2021
The following statement was read today by the Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to speak today to recognize the historic number of women and gender diverse individuals who put their…
