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Hormone Receptor Testing Inquiry
Web site: Commission of Inquiry on Hormone Receptor Testing
Media advisory: summary report available on patient contact data in ER/PR database (Apr 14.08)
Minister to comment (Apr 1.08)
ER/PR database info (Mar 18.08)
Update on ER/PR database, $2.3M to strengthen system (Feb 22.08)
Update on task force (Nov 2.07)
Commission co-counsel (Jul 18.07)
Terms of Reference (Jul 4.07)
Regulation establishing inquiry |
Gazetted Jul 3.07 and
Jul 6.07
Commissioner appointed (Jun 14.07)
Gov prepares for inquiry, announces task force on health system (May 30.07)
Gov to undertake Judicial Commission of Inquiry on estrogen and progesterone receptor testing for breast cancer patients (May 22.07)
Insurance premiums tax
Elimination of the insurance premiums tax (Apr 22.08)
Forestry
Forest sector to benefit from industry diversification initiatives (Apr 25.08)
Infrastructure
Improved cost-share ratios to benefit municipalities (Apr 25.08)
$350M prov-fed infrastructure agreement signed (Apr 24.08)
Record roads funding (Jan 10.08)
Recreation infrastructure funding (Jan 10.08)
School maintenance (Jan 7.08)
Province investing $430M in infrastructure agreement (Dec 18.07)
Prov/fed govs sign $430M infrastructure agreement (Dec 17.07)
Corner Brook port to increase cargo capacity (Dec 10.07)
Clarenville and Marystown shipyards to bid on ferry construction (Nov 15.07)
Province calls for multi-year capital works applications (Nov 9.07)
Government continues efforts to make provincial roads safer (Nov 8.07)
Labour force
Taking action on review of workers’ compensation system (Apr 25.08)
Makin' it Work advances across the province (Mar 5.08)
Province supports community partnerships (Mar 4.08)
Immigration strategy
NL adds family connections category to nominee program (Apr 24.08)
Province supports employment program for immigrants (Mar 26.08)
Provincial nominee program (Mar 12.08)
Province lowers fees for immigration nominee program (Dec 18.07)
Immigration information
Persons with disabilities
Support measures for persons with disabilities (Apr 24.08)
Enhanced supports for hearing-impaired students (Apr 16.08)
Working Income Tax Benefit and Registered Disability Saving Plan exempted from the calculation of Income Support benefits (Mar 31.08)
Province increases funding to supported employment (Dec 21.07)
Gov, Independent Living Resource Centre launch internship program (Dec 3.07)
Increased benefits for families and persons with disabilities (Jul 3.07)
Justice
Addressing court efficiencies report with funding and legislation (Apr 23.08)
Independent penitentiary review: improving correctional services (Apr 18.08)
Call for NL representation on Supreme Court of Canada (Apr 16.08)
NL minister meets fed minister about new penitentiary (Apr 3.08)
Agreement to increase police resources (Mar 31.08)
Improvements at Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Centre (Mar 13.08)
Aboriginal legal interpreters course will enhance access to court services (Jan 21.08)
Tourism
Additional funding for Celebrating Bartlett 2009 (Apr 23.08)
Winter tourism campaign (Jan 21.08)
Minister says St. John's has claim to "oldest city" status; hopes Ottawa will support Cupids 400th anniversary in 2010 (Jan 16.08)
Canadian Forces
NL introduces amendments to support job protection for military reservists (Apr 22.08) |
Bill 1
Health care
Increased access to paramedic training (Apr 22.08)
Fire/life safety assessments of unsprinklered health facilities (Apr 18.08)
Funding for research on aging and seniors issues (Mar 31.08)
NL gives $500,000 to Daffodil Place (Feb 26.08)
NL remains effective in wait times management (Jan 11.08)
Rural NL to benefit from new Dental Bursary Program (Dec 12.07)
PACS resulting in improved access to diagnostic reports across NL (Dec 11.07)
Gov to invest in new air ambulance (Dec 6.07)
New campaign for addictions prevention (Nov 16.07)
Province strengthens preparedness for pandemic (Nov 15.07)
Wellness grants help communities promote healthy living (Nov 2.07)
K-12 education
Enhanced supports for hearing-impaired students (Apr 16.08)
Significant changes under Excellence in Mathematics strategy (Mar 19.08)
Allocating teaching resources goes back to basics (Mar 12.08)
Key education initiatives (Mar 3.08)
High school teachers join skilled trade workers on the job (Feb 22.08)
Commitment to effective appeals process for parents (Feb 21.08)
Major advancement in distance education (Jan 23.08)
Changes to ISSP and Pathways models for special ed (Dec 18.07)
Gov responds to needs in Paradise school system (Nov 21.07)
Fisheries
Call to ban use of hakapik in seal harvest (Apr 15.08)
Proposed EU ban on seal products (Apr 14.08)
Alarmed by PETA 2 attack on Canadian sealers (Mar 20.08)
NL to participate in celebration of sealing industry (Mar 14.08)
Much progress has been made on the seal hunt (Jan 11.08)
Binding agreements finalized for sale of FPI assets (Dec 20.07)
2007 performance at historic levels, value approaches $1B (Dec 18.07)
Integrated strategy for displaced plant workers at Trouty (Dec 17.07)
Fisheries science and cod recovery are priorities (Dec 13.07)
Province supports development of e-simulator (Dec 12.07)
Training facility on west coast receives operating funds (Dec 10.07)
Opportunity to break into European seafood markets (Nov 16.07)
Working to address closure of Trouty fish plant (Nov 9.07)
Moving forward with Fishing Industry Renewal Strategy (Nov 8.07)
Concerned with closure of crab plant at Trouty (Nov 2.07)
Trade
NL signs MOU with Iceland (Apr 14.08)
NL receives international recognition for marketing of brand signature (Nov 21.07)
Alliance to support trade and investment in Canada, US (Nov 16.07)
Mining
NL promotes uranium development within its jurisdiction (Apr 14.08)
$500M expansion shows NL successfully competing in global industry (Mar 11.08)
Conference highlights NL mineral prospects, global competitiveness (Mar 6.08)
Brazil meeting with CVRD (owner of Voisey’s Bay Nickel) (Nov 16.07)
Events
Premier Williams to co-chair Public Policy Forum testimonial dinner (Apr 10.08)
Premier Williams on CBC's The Hour (Mar 5.08)
2 minutes with George Stroumboulopoulos (Mar 5.08)
Transparency and accountability
New Act provides standardized information on cost of borrowing (Apr 8.08)
Response to Auditor General report on NL financial statements (Mar 24.08)
Gov to proclaim privacy provisions of ATIPP Act (Jan 16.08)
Gov releases expense policies for cabinet ministers (Dec 14.07)
House of Assembly Management Commission holds first meeting (Aug 27.07)
Government spending based on clear, strategic planning (Aug 14.07)
Premier: Green Report ushers in accountability, restores confidence (Jun 7.07)
The Report of the Review Commission on Constituency Allowances and Related Matters (Chief Justice Derek Green, May 2007)
Premier to accept Chief Justice Green's Report of the Review Commission on Constituency Allowances and Related Matters (Jun 4.07)
Premier will ask IEC for repayment of extra money allocated to MHAs (Feb 2.07)
Gov will closely review Auditor General recommendations (Jan 31.07)
Minister of Education responds to report of Auditor General (Jan 31.07)
Premier reinstates Minister Hickey, releases briefing note on "Financial Controls in the House of Assembly and the OCG" (Jan 8.07)
Minister steps aside pending AG report (Jan 4.07)
Chief Justice reviews MHA compensation package (Jul 21.06)
Premier reconfirms commitment to strengthen rules governing House (Jun 26.06)
Transparency and Accountability Act proclaimed (Dec 15.06) |
The Act
NL leads country in access to information (Oct 2.06)
Lobbyist commissioner appointed (Oct 5.05) |
The Act
Early learning and child care
New provincial campaign to promote child care subsidy program (Apr 3.08)
Province enhances Early Learning and Child Care Plan (Nov 30.07)
Ocean science and technology
Marketing NL ocean technology sector in San Diego (Apr 3.08)
NL helps establish tele-presence technology centre at Marine Institute (Mar 6.08)
Province moving forward with coastal and ocean management (Feb 19.08)
Marine Institute earning reputation as a leader in ocean development (Feb 19.08)
Poverty reduction
Disappointed with Ottawa's lack of engagement on housing (Apr 3.08)
Gov increases income support benefits (Apr 1.08)
Working Income Tax Benefit and Registered Disability Saving Plan exempted from the calculation of Income Support benefits (Mar 31.08)
Province partners with Choices for Youth (Feb 27.08)
NL supports school lunch program (Jan 18.08)
Nine new Kids Eat Smart clubs started in the province (Dec 12.07)
Home Heating Rebate Program expanded for 2008 (Dec 6.07)
Increased benefits for families and persons with disabilities (Jul 3.07)
Government increases basic income support benefits (Mar 30.07)
NL Housing looks at revitalizing Dunfield Park, Corner Brook (Mar 16.07)
Poverty reduction agenda moving forward (Jan 11.07)
Gov advances social policy agenda in 2006 (Dec 28.06)
Pension income splitting for seniors (Nov 20.06)
Positive feedback (Aug 25.06)
Strategy released (Jun 23.06) |
Action Plan
Income support rates increase (Mar 29.06)
Workshops report released (Dec 20.05) |
Report
Affordable housing agreement (Nov 25.05)
Work kicks into high gear... (Jun 24.05)
Building pathways to poverty reduction (Mar 21.05)
Background report and workbook
Energy sector
Province approves decision on North Amethyst development plan (Apr 2.08)
Premier comments on impact of credit crunch in NL (Mar 26.08)
White Rose expansion agreement: equity, benefits, super royalty (Dec 17.07)
NL helps maintain rates in diesel-powered communities (Dec 12.07)
Study to enhance opportunities from western Nf oil, gas (Dec 7.07)
Land sale a positive sign for western Newfoundland oil and gas (Dec 4.07)
Fund to promote exports in oil and gas sector (Nov 28.07)
Province marks ten years of oil production (Nov 16.07)
Rural development
NL to receive $23.4M from Community Development Trust (Mar 31.08)
'Visions to Actions' finds common ground on rural issues (Nov 9.07)
'Visions to Actions - A Roadmap to 2020' (Nov 7.07)
Minimum wage
Minimum wage increases to $8 per hour on Apr 1.08 (Mar 28.08)
Public consultations set for review of minimum wage (Jan 8.08)
2008 Minimum Wage Review website (Jan 8.08)
Increases to $7.50/hr Oct 1.07 and $8.00/hr Apr 1.08 (Apr 26.07)
Increase to $7.00/hr Jan 1.07 (Dec 29.06)
Increase to $6.75/hr Jun 1.06 (Jun 1.06)
Increase to $6.50/hr Jan 1.06 (Dec 19.05)
Increase to $6.25/hr Jun 1.05 (May 31.05)
Increases approved (Jan 6.05)
Recreation and sport strategy
Bilateral agreement to increase sport participation in NL (Mar 26.08)
Minister provides update on recreation and sport strategy (Nov 2.07)
Post-secondary education
Developing new governance structure for Grenfell College (Mar 25.08)
Minister highlights adult learning initiatives (Mar 4.08)
Major advancement in distance education (Jan 23.08)
Apprenticeship information sessions go province-wide (Jan 18.08)
Women pursue skilled trades careers in record numbers (Jan 16.08)
Stephenville institutions to train military personnel (Dec 10.07)
Moving forward with new governance for Grenfell (Nov 29.07)
Investments result in rising apprenticeship numbers (Nov 16.07)
Violence prevention
Government and community meet to tackle youth violence (Mar 25.08)
Violence Prevention Initiative Stakeholders Conference (Mar 25.08)
Funding to combat violence in Aboriginal communities (Dec 21.07)
Schools and students benefit from new safe and caring schools initiative (Nov 23.07)
Stand Up against violence during Bullying Awareness Week 2007 (Nov 19.07)
Environment
Drinking water safety the focus on World Water Day (Mar 20.08)
Gov buildings to become more environmentally friendly (Mar 6.08)
Culture
Them Days funding ensures protection of archival collection (Mar 14.08)
$700,000 facelift to Stephenville Arts and Culture Centre (Mar 14.08)
NL focuses on cultural tourism (Mar 4.08)
Corner Brook's successful bid to host 2009 ECMA Awards (Jan 21.08)
Travelling culture kits bring The Rooms to rural schools (Dec 7.07)
College announces new Institute for Cultural Tourism (Nov 14.07)
Provincial Historic Sites launches new live history program (Aug 10.07) |
Link
Mariners' Memorial at Grand Bank (Aug 8.07)
Promoting Beyond the Overpass Theatre Company (Aug 8.07)
Promoting Resource Centre for the Arts (Aug 7.07)
Promoting Writers' Alliance of NL (Aug 6.07)
Promoting Cape Freels Heritage Trust (Aug 3.07)
Promoting Them Days Magazine and Archives (Aug 2.07)
Promoting Association of Cultural Industries (Jul 25.07)
Promoting Film Producers Association of NL (Jul 24.07)
Establishment of Status of the Artist Working Committee (Jun 12.07) |
Committee to assist government to improve benefits for artists (Jun 12.07)
Teachers meet artists at ArtsWork conference (May 14.07)
NL acquires 60 original works in 2006 Art Procurement Program (Apr 18.07)
Filmmakers’ facility to go high definition (Apr 13.07)
Funding will bring live performances and presentations to schools (Mar 27.07)
Minister welcomes public input into Colonial Building restoration (Feb 21.07)
Cultural sector enjoys a successful 2006 (Jan 8.07)
The arts and artists benefit from government investment (Dec 28.06)
Funding for local artists to pursue national, international opportunities (Dec 21.06)
Heritage organizations better equipped to develop resources (Dec 19.06)
Plans for development of Colonial Building to proceed (Nov 24.06)
Mealy Mountain auditorium (Oct 26.06)
Investing in promotion, preservation (Mar 28.06)
Strategic Cultural Plan
Cultural Connections strategy (Feb 21.06)
The Rooms opened (Jun 29.05) |
Web site
Labrador
Gearing up to widen and pave Trans-Labrador Highway (Mar 14.08)
Air foodlift subsidy program begins for the Straits and southern Labrador (Jan 21.08)
Labrador and Baffin groups to co-host major business conference (Jan 17.08)
Enhancements to Air Foodlift Subsidy Program (Dec 7.07)
Labrador issues discussed at Northern Development Ministers Forum (Nov 23.07)
Province addressing justice issues in Labrador (Nov 9.07)
Aboriginal affairs
NL hosts third annual Aboriginal Women's Conference (Mar 13.08)
Atlantic cooperation
Atlantic cabinets to collaborate in key areas (Jan 18.08)
Premier leading delegation to meeting of Atlantic cabinets (Jan 16.08)
Economy
Provincial employment at highest level in 30 years (Jan 17.08)
Equalization / Broken Promise
Premier releases copies of letters to and from Prime Minister (Jan 16.08)
Letter from Premier (Dec 3.07)
Letter from Premier (Dec 11.07)
Letter from Premier (Dec 18.07)
Letter from Premier (Jan 3.08)
Response from Prime Minister (Jan 15.08)
Response from Premier (Jan 16.08)
Premier reminds MacKay of Harper promise (Jul 25.07)
Ottawa misled on impact of new equalization program (Apr 13.07)
The facts about a Prime Minister's promise (Apr 3.07)
Ad: Is this what Canada stands for now? (Mar 28.07)
Premier says "a promise made is not a promise kept" for NL (Mar 20.07)
"The absolute about face of Stephen Harper is nothing short of betrayal. It also flies in the face of what he fought for before the people of this country elected him as their Prime Minister," said the Premier.
Stephen Harper's 2006 brochure
Stephen Harper's words Nov 4, 2004
Stephen Harper's words Jan 4, 2006 (page 4)
Premier, Minister Flaherty on CTV (YouTube)
Atlantic Accord 2005
At talks in Ottawa Jan 28.05, Premier Williams and Prime Minister Paul Martin (together with Nova Scotia's John Hamm) agreed on a new Atlantic Accord on offshore revenues, an agreement the Premier and Prime Minister signed in St. John's Feb 14.05.
Ceremonial cheque presentation July 5
Atlantic Accord legislation given royal assent (Jun 29.05)
Federal Bill C-43 (see Part 12) |
Passed (Jun 17.05)
Atlantic Accord 2005 |
The Agreement |
Signing (Feb 14.05)
Empire Club of Canada speech (Feb 3.05) |
Webcast
Premier Williams secures new deal... (Jan 31.05)
Accord discussions on Jan 28 (Jan 27.05)
Premier issues statement (Jan 26.05)
Premier responds to Wente column (Jan 6.05)
Premier's letter to Prime Minister (Jan 3.05)
Earlier fed offer fell $1B short... (Dec 23.04)
Premier's statement, documents (Oct 27.04)
NL and NS stand united (Nov 8.04)
www.FairDealForNewfoundland.com
Federal decisions
Federal presence still not enough (Jan 17.08)
Standing up for students and affected groups (May 18.07)
Call for reversal of federal decision on student employment program (May 17.07)
Weather Office ok, federal presence not ok (Jan 9.07)
Employment Equity Office out (Oct 23.06) |
in (Nov 1.06)
Community Access Program (Oct 11.06)
Final report confirms trends in NL (Sep 14.06)
Report and
Presentation (Sep 14.06) |
All reports
Earlier report confirms unfair cuts (Nov 22.05)
Report and
Presentation (Nov 22.05) |
Harris Centre
Fiscal management
Budget 08-09 consultations begin Jan 21.08 (Jan 14.08)
Province's credit rating improves again (Dec 21.07)
NL has not "signed onto" any equalization deal (Dec 12.07)
Gov releases fall update: province forecasting historic surplus (Dec 10.07)
Amendments allow gov to pay $982M into public service pension plan (May 25.07)
Government brings stability to public service pension plan (Mar 15.07) |
Action puts NL on a solid financial footing (Mar 16.07)
NL posts $199.3M surplus for 05-06 (Dec 13.06)
Public service pension plan: borrowing program brings stability (Dec 6.06) |
Minister's statement (Dec 6.06)
Pre-budget 07-08 consultations begin Nov 24.06 (Nov 23.06)
Mid-year 06-07 update: Terra Nova shutdown impacts (Nov 16.06)
Budget 07-08 consultations (Oct 18.06)
NL receives third credit rating upgrade (Jul 20.06)
NL receives two upgrades (Jun 6.06)
NL budget records a surplus (Mar 30.06)
Agreement reached with the province's teachers on pension plan (Mar 9.06)
Salary increase for some public sector workers (Nov 18.05)
Improved fiscal situation 2005 (Nov 3.05)
New Lieutenant Governor
Premier congratulates John Crosbie, new Lieutenant Governor (Dec 20.07)
Innovation strategy
Next phase of Government's Broadband Initiative (Dec 13.07)
Premier and Prime Minister meet
Premier Williams meets with Prime Minister Harper (Nov 29.07)
Tribute
Antonio Lamer, former Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Canada (Nov 26.07)
Best wishes
Premier commends Gerry Reid for service to NL (Nov 13.07)
Agrifoods
Help to develop NL cranberry industry (Nov 9.07)
Disaster assistance
Province concerned with federal process (Nov 6.07)
Swearing-in of MHAs
Swearing-in ceremony 2:00 p.m. Thu Nov 1.07
Susan Sullivan elected in Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans: Nov 6.07
Derrick Dalley declared elected in The Isles of Notre Dame: Nov 8.07
Swearing-in ceremony for three MHAs (Nov 26.07)
Cabinet appointments
Cabinet ministers, parliamentary secretaries (Oct 30.07)
Caucus appointments, nominations for House posts (Oct 30.07)
Election campaign 2007
General election results from the Chief Electoral Office
Roger Fitzgerald declared elected in Bonavista South (Oct 5.07)
Premier expresses condolences at passing of candidate (Oct 2.07)
Policy: education, innovation |
Speaking notes (Oct 1.07)
Policy: fisheries |
Speaking notes (Sep 28.07)
Policy: health care |
Speaking notes (Sep 27.07)
Leaders' debate opening and closing statements (Sep 25.07)
Policy: investments in people |
Speaking notes (Sep 25.07)
Policy: crime |
Speaking notes (Sep 24.07)
Policy: Northern Labrador (Sep 21.07)
Policy: economic growth |
Speaking notes (Sep 20.07)
Policy: Labrador |
Speaking notes (Sep 18.07)
Policy Blueprint launch |
Speaking notes (Sep 18.07)
Campaign launch (Sep 17.07)
Leader's Tour Itineraries for Election 2007
Tuesday, October 9, 2007 - Election Day
Monday, October 8, 2007
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Friday, October 5, 2007
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Monday, October 1, 2007
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Friday, September 21, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
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