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Remembrance Day
Province provides $45,000 to support Beaumont Hamel pilgrimage (Apr 2.08)
On July 1st and November 11th, we remember all who have served
Fly the Flag of Remembrance
Royal Canadian Legion
Remembering Beaumont Hamel July 1st
DND: Fallen Canadians
Canadian Forces tribute video
(Mar 7.07) |
(Jun 12.07) |
(update)
Images: CF in Afghanistan
Premier honours Cpl Stephen Bouzane (Jun 20.07)
Premier honours Sgt Donald Lucas, Pte Kevin Kennedy (Apr 9.07)
Premier honours Sgt Craig Paul Gillam (Oct 4.06)
Premier honours WO Richard Nolan (Sep 4.06)
Premier honours Sgt Vaughan Ingram (Aug 4.06)
Premier honours SAR Sgt Brazil and MCpl Noel (Jul 13.06)
Premier announces plan to replicate Beaumont Hamel plaques (Jul 1.07)
Premier Williams to participate in Memorial Day events (Jun 29.07)
Minister represents NL at WWI commemoration ceremonies in France and Belgium (Jun 29.07)
Province supports Beaumont Hamel pilgrimage (Apr 13.07)
Virtual internet site commemorates NF Regiment (Feb 7.07)
Contributions honoured (Nov 10.06)
The Rooms military collections enriched (Nov 10.06)
Students commemorate November 11 (Nov 10.06)
War and Remembrance at The Rooms (Nov 8.06)
Students remember troops (Nov 7.06)
Fly the Flag of Remembrance (Nov 1.06)
NL residents encouraged to remember (Oct 31.06)
Honour our veterans (Nov 10.05)
Premier lays wreath at Beaumont Hamel (Jun 30.06)
Beaumont Hamel 2006 ceremony in Ottawa (Jun 30.06)
Premier participating in 2006 ceremonies (Jun 27.06)
Plans for July 1, 2006 ceremonies (Jun 9.06)
2005 Memorial Day and
Beaumont Hamel ceremony (Jul 7.05)
Comprehensive energy plan
Province committed to energy and industrial development in Labrador (Sep 14.07)
Premier's address to the St. John’s Board of Trade (Sep 12.07)
Economic self-reliance and environmental sustainability cornerstones of the province's Energy Plan (Sep 11.07) |
Energy Plan document: Focusing Our Energy
Sod turning for first commercial wind farm in NL (Jul 26.07)
Government to create new energy corporation (May 31.07)
NLH announces award of second wind energy contract (Dec 14.06)
NL a growing energy warehouse (Oct 13.06)
Outcome of wind generation request for proposals (Oct 2.06)
New request for proposals for additional wind power (Oct 2.06)
Energy plan consultations (Jan 10.06) |
Discussion paper (Nov 10.05)
Petroleum sector
Province and Husky agree to royalty and equity terms for White Rose satellite fields (Sep 13.07)
Province approves White Rose expansion (Sep 7.07)
Hebron-Ben Nevis: equity, improved royalty regime and outstanding local benefits highlights of Memorandum of Understanding for Hebron development (Aug 22.07)
Premier to announce details of MOU on development of Hebron-Ben Nevis (Aug 22.07)
Province invests $5M in onshore oil and gas exploration (Jun 6.07)
Province approves production rate increase for White Rose (Apr 2.07)
Province disappointed in appeal by oil companies (Mar 5.07)
Minister pleased with progress on Liquefied Natural Gas proposal (Jan 19.07)
Province does not approve CNLOPB's decision on Hibernia South (Jan 17.07)
Husky announcement shows NL oil industry attractiveness (Nov 16.06)
Progress on possible second refinery (Oct 30.06)
ExxonMobil reneges on Hibernia audit commitment (Jul 12.06)
Ocean tech, oil, gas at New England trade mission (Jan 25.06)
Atlantic Canada Oil and Gas Summit (May 30.05)
Premier advances vision with industry (May 6.05)
Lower Churchill
NL signs MOU with Rhode Island for possible purchase of Lower Churchill power (Jun 27.07)
Hydro continues to explore market access options for Lower Churchill power (Feb 6.07)
Environmental assessment process initiated (Dec 1.06) |
Registration
Premier and Innu President talk (Jun 23.06)
NL will lead development (May 8.06)
NL directs Hydro to apply for transmission access with Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie (Jan 20.06)
Public meeting (Nov 14.05) |
Hearing Labradorians (Nov 14.05)
Short list (Aug 8.05) |
General information
Response to Request (Apr 4.05) |
Ontario, Québec (Mar 30.05)
Request for Expressions (Jan 10.05) |
Strategy (Sep 20.04)
Events
Premier addresses St. John's Board of Trade |
Speech (Sep 12.07)
Premier welcomes Senior Men's Canadian Fastpitch Championships (Aug 24.07)
Premier addresses joint CAW-Quebec Council (Aug 10.07)
Premier welcomes Icelandic Prime Minister (Jul 30.07)
Premier to attend Twillingate/New World Island festival (Jul 25.07)
Premier participates in CBC Celebrity Soccer Game and Festival 500 (Jul 6.07)
K-12 education initiatives
Anti-bullying campaign focus of back to school rally (Sep 7.07)
Back to school more affordable for families (Sep 5.07)
Paradise Elementary to be replaced (Aug 31.07)
Learning Disabilities Association receives government funding (Jul 26.07)
School infrastructure top priority for Williams government (Jul 25.07)
Minister gives report card on K-12 education initiatives (Jun 26.07)
Families to benefit from new buyback program for high school textbooks (Jun 11.07)
Student assistant program improvements made (Jun 4.07)
Government significantly strengthens commitment to Kids Eat Smart Foundation (Jun 1.07)
Details on increases in education spending (May 16.07)
Teacher allocations announced, focus on need versus numbers (Apr 4.07)
Minister highlights investment in education (Mar 5.07)
Phys ed and healthy eating initiatives gain national attention (Feb 2.07)
Investment in school laboratory safety (Jan 4.07)
Safe and Caring Schools Policy launched (Sep 14.06)
School year 06-07 marks milestone in funding (Sep 01.06)
Technology education (Mar 24.06)
Reducing teacher workload (Mar 21.06)
Health care
Further investment made to improve children's dental health (Aug 31.07)
NL to roll out HPV vaccination program in September (Aug 6.07)
Protective care unit at Lakeside Homes officially opens (Jul 26.07)
Contracts awarded for Grand Bank health care facilities (Jul 24.07)
27 bursaries awarded to increase availability of family physicians in NL (Jul 18.07)
NL continues to improve wait times (Jul 12.07)
Launch of Provincial Healthy Aging Policy Framework (Jul 11.07) |
The Framework |
Implementation Plan |
Consultations summary
Premier turns sod on Happy Valley-Goose Bay long-term care home (Jun 27.07)
Enhancements made to medical transportation assistance program (Jun 11.07)
Provincial drug program office officially opens in Stephenville (May 18.07)
Straight As for NL in wait times report card (May 1.07)
Enhancements to program make drugs more affordable (Apr 23.07)
Government supports wellness through active schools program (Apr 20.07)
Province to move toward patient wait time guarantee for cardiac surgery (Mar 27.07)
Province continues to promote responsible gambling (Mar 27.07)
Moving forward with cancer control strategy (Feb 23.07)
Moving forward with new health centre for Labrador West (Feb 12.07)
Canada’s provinces and territories await federal 'engagement' (Jan 12.07)
Update on wait times (Dec 21.06)
New mental health legislation (Dec 7.06)
Low-income prescription drug program (Dec 6.06)
Long-term care facility (Nov 24.06)
Campaign targets crystal meth, other drugs (Nov 20.06)
www.GetTheFactsOnDrugs.ca |
www.TalkingWithYourKids.ca |
www.GetUpOnIt.ca
Grand Falls-Windsor Cancer Centre opened (Nov 17.06)
Expanding cancer treatment capacity (Nov 8.06)
New additions prevention, treatment centre (Oct 6.06)
Children's dental health (Aug 23.06)
Update on wait times (Aug 22.06)
Gander cancer clinic opens (Jul 7.06)
Pharmacy network (Jun 8.06)
Public health emergency response (Mar 17.06)
Enhancing dialysis services (Mar 1.06)
National wait time benchmarks (Dec 21.05)
Grand Falls-Windsor cancer clinic proceeding (Nov 9.05)
Burin Peninsula health care (Nov 2.05)
Corner Brook long-term care facility (Oct 26.05)
Mental health, addictions policy framework (Oct 5.05)
Addressing wait times (Sep 22.05)
Medical equipment for Burin Peninsula (Jul 4.05)
Improving central cancer services (Apr 19.05)
In Sep 2004, the province was signatory to an
agreement with the federal government and the other Canadian provinces and territories
entitled "A Ten-Year Plan to Strengthen Health Care."
Air services
Government disappointed with Air Canada's decision to end transatlantic flights (Aug 31.07)
Premier requests action for Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority (Jan 10.07)
Transparency and accountability
House of Assembly Management Commission holds first meeting (Aug 27.07)
Government spending based on clear, strategic planning (Aug 14.07)
Premier says Green Report to usher in new era of accountability, restore public 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)
Government 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
Innovation strategy
Agreement advancing telecommunications operations (Aug 27.07)
Opposition misrepresenting fibre optic information (May 9.07)
Opposition continues campaign of misinformation on fibre optic project (May 8.07)
IT sector to benefit from Budget 2007 |
Government awards contracts for major IT services |
Premier addresses Nati (Mar 16.06)
Premier calls on Opposition to act responsibly and with integrity (Dec 19.06)
Fibre optic telecomm link (Nov 2.06)
Ocean innovation conference (Oct 23.06)
Aerospace and defence sector (Sep 7.06)
Details of two programs (Aug 21.06)
To build culture of innovation (Mar 27.06)
Innovation Strategy |
Innovation NL: A Blueprint for Prosperity
NL-wide advanced computer network (Nov 10.05)
Aquaculture
Moving forward with new aquaculture infrastructure on south coast (Aug 24.07)
Aquaculture industry on south coast gets infrastructure boost (Jul 5.07)
Government supporting cod quality assessment (Feb 2.07)
Supporting new technology for mussel aquaculture industry (Jan 12.07)
Supporting fisheries/aquaculture development initiatives (Jan 11.07)
Assessing infrastructure needs of NE coast mussel industry (Dec 21.06)
South coast project means over 200 new jobs (Oct 27.06)
Mussel aquaculture thriving on northeast coast (Aug 28.06)
Significant investment in development (Mar 31.06)
Fish processing sector
Government to review binding agreements for the sale of FPI (Aug 24.07)
Government to provide employment adjustment measures for displaced Port aux Basques plant workers (Aug 1.07)
Major progress made on European Union shrimp tariff (Jul 11.07)
FPI Act will not be repealed unless final agreements are in place (Jun 12.07)
2007 FPI Bill 1 |
2007 FPI Bill 31 |
FPI Act
Major hurdle cleared on European Union shrimp tariff (Jun 6.07)
Government announces approval in principle for sale of FPI assets (May 28.07)
Province will lose important opportunities as a result of federal decision on FPI groundfish quotas (May 4.07)
Government ownership of FPI groundfish quotas will provide significant long-term benefits (May 1.07)
Government continues to protect the public interest in potential sale of FPI assets (Mar 15.07)
Government requests more information regarding potential sale by FPI (Feb 19.07)
Tremendous day for Harbour Breton (Dec 13.06)
Expanded employment support for plant workers (Oct 30.06)
Restored Community Enhancement Program funding (Oct 11.06)
Government responds to unique circumstances in Marystown,
provides employment assistance program for FPI workers (Oct 6.06)
Framework to assist plant workers and regions (Jun 28.06)
2006 FPI Bill |
Intent
Govt behind Burin Peninsula workers (Mar 21.06)
Premier pleased operator found for Harbour Breton plant (Feb 7.06)
2005 FPI Bill (passed in Jun 24.05 free vote) |
Release |
Media materials
Hansard 2005: Jun 24 |
Jun 10 |
Jun 9
2005 updates: Jun 24 |
Jun 23 |
Jun 14 |
Jun 13 |
Jun 10 |
Jun 8
New FPI proposal subject of free vote (Jun 6.05)
Fisheries renewal
Province questions federal commitment to future of fishery in NL (Jul 18.07)
Government commemorates 15th anniversary of cod moratorium with new MUN scholarship (Jun 29.07)
Fisheries Minister responds to comments from the Opposition
regarding fisheries renewal (Apr 13.07)
Renewing the NL fishing industry (Apr 12.07)
Supporting cod recovery science (Dec 15.06)
Progress made on European Union shrimp tariff (Nov 24.06)
Firm stand on foreign overfishing (Nov 9.06)
Fishing industry renewal consultation (Oct 20.06) |
Discussion paper
Atlantic fisheries cooperation (Oct 13.06)
Progress for fed-prov joint management committee (Aug 14.06)
Premier’s meeting with fishery stakeholders (May 24.06)
Cod recovery strategy announced (Nov 23.05)
Crab industry support program (Jun 28.05)
Crab sector details (Jul 18.05) |
Backgrounders
Cashin Report
Additional amendments will bring further stability to fishery (Dec 11.06)
Bill 69 (2006) |
Bill 73 (2005-06) |
Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining Act
Cashin Report |
Govt seeks to implement (Feb 22.06) |
Overview of amendments |
Debate Feb 23.06
Workplace
More graduates to access employment program (Aug 17.07)
Expansion of Career Information Resource Centres throughout NL (Jul 20.07)
Continued success with supported employment (Jul 10.07)
Collaborative approach taken to review provincial labour legislation (May 30.07)
Legislation to reflect changes in mandatory retirement rules (May 24.07)
Consultations into OHS regulations open to workers and employers (May 10.07) |
Consultation documents
Improved labour legislation reflects employer-employee collaboration (Dec 22.06)
Municipalities
Current news releases
New fire truck presented to Town of Conception Bay South (Aug 17.06)
$1.7M investment in fire equipment (Aug 16.06)
Geo-technical work at Wild Cove waste management site (Aug 8.06)
NL Association of Fire Services to benefit from renewed provincial funding initiatives (Jul 11.06)
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund benefits
Channel-Port aux Basques,
St. George's,
Harbour Breton,
New-Wes-Valley,
Appleton,
Glovertown
Corner Brook area to get $36m water treatment plant (Jul 4.06)
Implementation of $200M solid waste management strategy (May 8.07)
Early approvals granted for municipal capital works programs (Mar 23.07)
St. Anthony first municipality to benefit from gas tax agreement (Dec 20.06)
Larger municipalities retain $1.4M in operating grants (Nov 27.06)
Benefits of gas tax funding (Sep 11.06)
Municipal rural infrastructure (Nov 24.05)
Storm damage
Premier views flooded areas (Aug 1.07)
Coordinating efforts, urging caution (Aug 1.07) | updates Aug
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Tourism
Butter Pot Provincial Park opens 25 new campsites (Aug 14.07)
Cultural tourism projects on Burin Peninsula (Aug 7.07)
Minister encouraged by tourism numbers (Aug 1.07)
Training and employment of students for Irish Loop tourism sector (Jul 25.07)
Minister announces $248,208 in arts and heritage funding (Jul 19.07)
Premier presents cheques to 2008 Summer Games and Ironman 70.3 event (Jul 18.07)
Investment in cruise industry (Jul 9.07)
Clarenville Nordic Ski Club to upgrade facilities (Jul 6.07)
James Ryan General Store in Elliston to be restored (Jul 6.07)
Harbour Breton opens Elliott Premises (Jul 5.07)
Promoting tourism in western Newfoundland and southern Labrador (Jul 4.07)
Newfoundland and Labrador brings Fresh Air to Toronto (Jun 20.07)
Minister announces $2M for Cupids400 celebrations (Jun 20.07)
Resort property investment tax credit to attract new business (Jun 1.07)
Still no place like home for vacation getaway (May 29.07)
Cupids400 celebrations (May 17.07)
Parks launch new reservation system (Apr 30.07)
Growth in tourism industry expected for 2006 (Nov 29.06)
Growing tourism in western NL (Nov 28.06)
Initiatives to market NL in global marketplace (Nov 21.06)
New tourism season extension program launched (Sep 6.06)
Special celebrations in historic communities (May 11.06)
Extended season for visitor information centres (May 5.06)
Budget 2006 advances tourism, culture and sport (Mar 30.06)
Council of the Federation
NL signs Memorandum of Understanding with Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (Aug 10.07)
Premier pleased with release of COF Energy Strategy (Aug 9.07) |
A Shared Vision for Energy in Canada |
Energy maps
Premier attends Council of the Federation meetings Aug 8-10 (Aug 8.07)
Premier Williams announces Stella Burry Community Services as winner of 2007 Council of the Federation Literacy Award (Aug 7.07)
Council of the Federation meeting in Toronto (May 1.07)
Premier to update on COF conference call (Feb 7.07)
NL hosts Premiers July 26-28.06 |
Premier chairs |
Details
Communique |
Territorial financing |
NB next host |
Literacy award
Corporate partner participation a success
NL COF site |
COF site |
COF news
Premier chairs Energy Committee |
Meets Feb 2006 |
Aug 2005
Safety and justice
Justice Minister extends jury catchment boundaries (Aug 10.07)
Inland fish enforcement officers continue successful season (Aug 6.07)
Provincial government implements comprehensive jury list (Jul 25.07)
Awareness and action key to combating violence (Jul 18.07)
Tender awarded for construction of Corner Brook courthouse (Jul 18.07)
Provinces call for increased federal funding for legal aid: Justice ministers stand together (Jun 21.07)
Violence prevention efforts get an infusion of funding (Jun 13.07)
Government takes action for safer communities and neighbourhoods (Jun 12.07)
New awareness campaign tackles youth violence and prevention (May 18.07)
Province remains committed to safe and secure communities (Dec 22.06)
Violence prevention initiative (Nov 20.06)
Strengthening criminal justice (Oct 13.06)
Government strengthens Human Rights Code (May 19.06)
Victim services now available to all victims of crime (Oct 18.05)
Cultural plan
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)
Province acquires 60 original works of art under 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
Post-secondary education
College of the North Atlantic infrastructure improvements at Grand Falls-Windsor and Stephenville (Aug 8.07)
Rural students to benefit from improved distance learning opportunities (Jul 19.07)
Thousands of students actively employed in the province (Jul 11.07)
More apprentices to work for government, MUN (Jul 6.07)
International students to be covered under province's medical care plan (Jun 5.07)
Minister announces more improvements to student loan program (May 28.07)
Premier Williams to speak at May 24 national student congress (May 23.07)
$1M to create School of Ocean Technology (May 15.07)
Government releases report of Skills Task Force (Dec 6.06) |
"All the Skills to Succeed"
Budget 2007 initiatives (Apr 26.07)
Preparations for new college campus underway (Apr 30.07)
Government releases feasibility study on Sir Wilfred Grenfell College (Apr 27.07)
College students benefit from new equipment (Apr 27.07)
College extensions nearing completion (Mar 21.07)
Education minister hosts roundtable discussion on student debt (Mar 7.07)
Increased services, staff for students with disabilities (Dec 19.06)
Debt reduction for co-op students (Dec 7.06)
Apprenticeship conference draws industry, labour expertise (Dec 6.06)
College of the North Atlantic investments (Nov 9.06)
Skills Task Force consultations (Aug 24.06)
New College of the North Atlantic programs (Jul 31.06)
Improved access for clients with dependents (Jul 31.06)
Skills Task Force (Mar 23.06)
White Paper policies released (Jul 7.05)
Strategies |
What We Heard |
White Paper
Tuition fee freeze (Mar 15.05)
Equalization
Premier reminds Minister MacKay of equalization promise by Harper government (Jul 25.07)
Federal government misled province 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
Agriculture
Province invests $1.2M in new egg-grading facility (Jul 25.07)
Consultant begins work on central Labrador dairy feasibility study (Jul 24.07)
Ministers announce new vision for Canada's AG sector (Jun 29.07)
Province launches Forestry and Agrifoods Agency (May 23.07)
Province invests $1 million in specialty cheese operation (May 17.07)
Province holding industry consultations on agriculture programming (Apr 16.07)
Agrifoods secondary processing initiative (Nov 22.06)
Significant growth in corn production (Sep 6.06)
NL hosts national agriculture conference (Jun 23.06)
Budget 2006: agrifoods and other growth industries (Mar 30.06)
Economic development
Province assists expansion of Quorum Information Technologies Inc to NL (Jul 25.07)
NL signs MOU with NL Federation of Co-operatives (Jun 27.07)
Minister Taylor responds to incorrect statements of federal regional minister (Jun 21.07)
Strong momentum and growth evident in labour market and economy (Jun 8.07)
Rural Secretariat provincial council discusses issues facing NL (Jun 6.07)
Marketing trade and transportation (Jan 26.07)
Northern Peninsula export strategies (Jan 18.07)
Labrador development projects (Jan 18.07)
Rural development priority (Jan 11.07)
Community groups innovate (Dec 28.06)
Focus of rural development strategy (Aug 15.06)
Taking stock of growth initiatives (Jan 5.06)
Regional diversification strategy (Mar 18.05)
Rural Secretariat
Budget '06:
education |
innovation |
infrastructure |
rural development |
Labrador |
heritage |
self-reliance |
security |
health
Cooperative partnership (Sep 30.05)
Provincial ferries
Province moving forward on two new ferries (Jul 24.07)
Model of province's new ferry undergoes testing (May 1.07)
Government releases consultation document to guide vessel replacement plan (Mar 28.07)
Government delivers on promise to reduce provincial ferry rates (Mar 12.07)
Province looking for shipyard to build new ferries (Feb 16.07)
Responsible, constructive approach (Oct 27.06)
Contract awarded for design of two new ferries (Oct 16.06)
Minister announces release of report (Oct 6.06)
NL seeks designs for two new ferries (Jul 21.06)
5 Wing Goose Bay
Province reminds federal government of commitment to 5 Wing Goose Bay (Jul 24.07)
Minister Ottenheimer pleased with meetings with federal ministers (Feb 26.07)
Minister Ottenheimer to meet federal ministers in Ottawa (Feb 22.07)
Department accompanies local aerospace companies to Halifax exhibition (Sep 7.06)
Atlantic transportation meetings successful (Apr 28.06)
National Defence Minister Gordon O’Connor declines transfer of Goose Bay Airfield (Mar 29.06)
Government continues to make significant progress on Labrador priorities (Mar 24.05)
Premier and Cabinet announce $56M for Labrador initiatives (Mar 8.05) |
Backgrounder
Minister emphasizes significance of 5 Wing Goose Bay to Senate committee (Feb 3.05)
Presentation to Senate (Feb 3.05)
Ministerial statement (Nov 24.04)
Delegation to attend international aerospace exhibition in Halifax (Sep 7.04)
Premier leads provincial delegation to international air show to market 5 Wing Goose Bay (May 7.04)
Premier to meet with National Defence Minister on 5 Wing (Mar 5.04)
Ministers impressed with Labrador conference (Feb 22.04)
Prime Minister, Defence Minister, meet Goose Bay Delegation (Jan 19.04)
Parliamentary secretary to represent province at meeting with Prime Minister (Jan 19.04)
Minister urges Ottawa to protect and increase jobs at 5 Wing Goose Bay (Jan 7.04)
5 Wing Goose Bay |
Goose Bay Airport |
Happy Valley-Goose Bay |
Serco
CBC news story (Feb 27.06)
Health care system inquiry
Terms of reference established (Jul 4.06)
Preparation for Commission of Inquiry, announcement of task force on health system (May 30.06)
Government to undertake judicial Commission of Inquiry on estrogen and progesterone receptor testing for breast cancer patients (May 22.06)
Public Inquiries Act, 2006
Poverty reduction
Increased poverty reduction 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)
Government 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
Tax cuts
Provincial taxpayers will see benefit of largest tax cut in history starting July 1 (Jun 29.07)
Backgrounder on tax changes
Unprecedented tax cuts reflected in new legislation (Jun 6.07)
Labrador strategy
Government announces details of Labrador coastal electricity rebate (Jun 29.07)
Government hired leading expert to provide Trans-Labrador Highway business plan (Jun 29.07)
NL invests $15M for hard-surfacing of Trans-Labrador Highway (Jun 27.07)
Judge appointed and judicial services enhanced for Labrador West (Jun 8.07)
Provincial Aerospace brings surveillance training to Happy Valley-Goose Bay (Jun 4.07)
Government to review satellite phone service in Labrador (May 25.07)
Premier launches Northern Strategic Plan for Labrador (Apr 20.07)
- New initiatives (Apr 20.07)
- Labrador: commitment, progress, confidence (Apr 20.07)
Straits ferry service to resume Apr 5.07 (Apr 3.07)
Minister eager to work with new Combined Councils of Labrador executive (Jan 29.07)
Reservation system in place soon for Labrador ferries (Jan 19.07)
Labrador ferry service extended an extra 30 days (Jan 12.07)
New depot for Trans-Labrador Highway (Jan 9.07)
Sustainable transportation plan for Labrador (Nov 7.06) |
Consultation document
Northern Strategic Plan for Labrador: discussion paper (Jun 30.06) |
Paper
Major capital investments in Labrador (Mar 13.06)
Gulf ferry service
Government disappointed in Marine Atlantic rate increase (Feb 22.07)
Ministers concerned about Marine Atlantic rate increases (Feb 7.07)
Aboriginal issues
Premier recognizes National Aboriginal Day as province hosts National Aboriginal Women’s Summit (Jun 21.07)
Newfoundland and Labrador to host National Aboriginal Women's Summit (Jun 19.07)
Aboriginal issues highlighted in provincial conference report (Jun 19.07)
Justice issues at Aboriginal women’s conference (Dec 4.06)
Aboriginal women join forces (Nov 24.06)
Second Aboriginal women’s conference (Nov 23.06)
Sheshatshiu Land Transfer Agreement (Sep 8.06)
Premiers, Aboriginal leaders at Corner Brook July 25 |
Details
Issues raised at Aboriginal women’s conference (Mar 15.06)
NL's first conference for Aboriginal women (Mar 2.06)
Historic meeting for Status of Women Ministers (Feb 23.06)
Welcoming Nunatsiavut Status of Women Minister (Jan 26.06)
Violence prevention for Aboriginal women, children (Dec 8.05)
Kelowna 2005 |
Kelowna agreement |
Consultation 2005
Women in Hopedale get additional help to escape violence (Nov 14.05)
Premier consults prior to First Ministers’ Meeting (Nov 14.05)
Premier announces $56M for Labrador initiatives (Mar 8.05)
House of Assembly
House Leader extremely pleased with productivity during HOA spring session (Jun 14.07)
Budget 2007 (Apr 26.07)
Achieving self-reliance by becoming masters of our own house (Apr 24.07)
2007 Throne Speech (Apr 24.07)
Cabinet discussions focus on strengthening foundation for continued growth (Feb 16.07)
Pleased with accomplishments of fall session (Dec 13.06)
House site |
'Progress of Bills' |
'Hansard' (transcripts)
Statutes » Click 'Consolidation' » Browse Alphabetical
Throne speeches: 07 |
06 |
05 |
04 |
Budgets: 07 |
06 |
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04
Budget 2007
Main budget page (Apr 26.07) |
Budget speech |
Highlights |
Vision. Action.
Tax cut |
Business attraction |
Development |
R&D |
Poverty reduction |
Education |
Post-secondary |
Skills |
Health |
Infrastructure |
Environment
Environment
Government moves forward on sustainable development (Jun 6.07)
Climate Change Education Centre (May 17.07)
Government releases phase II reports for Baie Verte and Rambler mine sites (Apr 27.07)
Clean-up completed at former military site in St. Anthony (Feb 2.07)
Funding to support environmental stewardship (Jan 17.07)
Protected areas (Nov 28.06)
Sustainable Development Act consultations (May 19.06)
Discussion document
Action plan to address climate change (Jul 13.05)
Recreation and sport strategy
Strategy launched: "Active, Healthy NL" shares vision of recreation and sport accessible to all (May 25.07) |
Strategy document
Premier pays tribute to NL athletes (May 9.07)
Fiscal management
Amendments allow government 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)
The right choices: momentum for growth and prosperity: 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)
Federal decisions
Provincial government standing up for students and affected groups (May 18.07)
Provincial government calls 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
Child, youth and family services
Strengthening the province's child, youth and family services system (Apr 30.07)
Corner Brook Courthouse
Minister unveils model and plans (Apr 20.07)
Retirement rules
Changes to mandatory retirement rules effective May 26 (Apr 2.07)
Mining
New standards in Labrador Inuit lands provide clarity for mineral exploration (Apr 2.07)
First shipment of gold ore to arrive in the province for processing (Feb 16.07)
Province encourages company to take another look at Wabush Mines (Feb 9.07)
2006 a strong year for mineral sector (Nov 1.06)
Voisey's Bay: Ottawa denies indemnity request for Argentia site (Oct 18.06)
Voisey's Bay: Ottawa must carefully review Inco merger (Jul 6.06)
Sealing industry
Government launches sealing industry web site (Mar 23.07) |
Sealing industry
NL will stand strong and proud against anti-sealing groups in Ottawa (Mar 14.07)
Province extremely disappointed with Germany’s intention to
introduce national ban on seal products; Germany hunts 1.2M deer, 500K wild boars per year (Feb 27.07)
Premier speaks with European journalists regarding sealing industry (Jan 31.07)
Government pleased European Commission will not draft ban on seal products (Jan 26.07)
All seal pelt primary processing to be done in NL (Jun 29.06)
Premier writes the IFAW (Mar 9.06)
Premier, McCartney on Larry King Live (Mar 3.06)
CNN's Larry King Live |
Transcript of debate
Premier invites McCartney to discuss (Mar 1.06)
HSUS protest |
The ProtectSeals site |
Sealing facts
Immigration strategy
Immigrant entrepreneurs contribute to province’s prosperity (May 15.06)
Government launches provincial immigration strategy (Mar 21.07) |
Immigration strategy document
NL hosts successful and informative symposium (Sep 19.06)
NL's inaugural immigration symposium Sep 17-18 (Sep 15.06)
Consultations (Sep 13.05) |
Discussion paper (Jun 28.05)
Reaching out
Icelandic trade mission pleases participants (Jun 20.07)
Another successful year at Boston Seafood Show (Mar 13.07)
Team Canada Atlantic heading to Boston for fall trade mission (Mar 12.07)
Funding agreement helps local exporters (Mar 9.07)
NL companies to participate in oil sands forum (Mar 9.07)
Government focused on marketing heading into Boston Seafood Show (Mar 9.07)
Ireland visit yields new partnerships, opportunities (Mar 1.07)
Premier Williams to travel to Ireland to participate in
trade mission, March Hare events (Feb 23.07)
Opportunities for cooperation and partnership identified in Nunavut (Feb 23.07)
Premier pleased with opportunity to promote NL in Alberta (Jan 29.07)
Atlantic premiers' trade mission to Alberta (Jan 24.07) |
Details (Jan 24.07)
Promoting trade, investment (Jan 17.07) |
Details
Atlantic Premiers meet (Dec 6.06) |
Welcome to NL 2006 (Dec 5.06) |
Details (Oct 12.05)
Premier says great lessons to be learned from Iceland and Norway (Sep 5.06)
Premier visiting Iceland and Norway to discuss best practices in fishery and energy related industries (Aug 28.06)
Premier greets Governor General on her first visit to NL (Jul 6.06)
Premier in Washington (Feb 28.06)
Trade mission to New England (Jan 26.06) |
Focus (Jan 25.06)
Atlantic Premiers in Calgary (Nov 23.05)
Ireland’s Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Bertie Ahern, Premier highlight initiatives (Sep 16.05)
Successful NL-Ireland partnership (Sep 16.05)
Limestone Barrens Project (Sep 16.05)
Ireland Business Partnerships advisory board (Sep 15.05)
Taoiseach site |
Bio |
Other info
NL hosts New England Governors, Eastern Canadian Premiers (Aug 29.05) |
NEG/ECP |
NEGC St. John's
Premier's athletic awards
Province congratulates outstanding performances by NL athletes (Mar 12.07)
Devereaux Rink Canadian Junior Women's Curling Champions (Feb 11.07)
Premier encourages athletic awards applicants (Dec 13.06) |
Details
Team Gushue Highway opened (Jun 22.06)
Honours (Mar 6.06) |
Celebration (Mar 3.06)
Gold (Feb 24.06) |
Team Gushue |
Torino 2006 |
Vancouver 2010
Hundreds represent NL at 2005 Canada Games (Aug 22.05)
Promoting business growth
Red tape reduction initiative continues to decrease regulatory requirements (Mar 1.07)
Minister's update on red tape reduction (Nov 23.06)
Saluting small- and medium-sized businesses (Oct 16.06)
New brand embodies essence of NL (Oct 3.06)
Premier's speaking notes (Oct 3.06) |
Message
Brand signature site |
Brand images |
Video
Progress in reducing red tape continues (Oct 2.06)
Recognized by the business community (Aug 25.06)
Fee review initiative moves forward (Jun 29.06) |
Survey
Yielding success (Jun 20.06) |
Action plan (Aug 22.05)
Business Advisory Board (May 31.05)
Auto insurance
Province recognized for one of the lowest auto insurance premiums in the country (Feb 16.07)
Latest reforms proclaimed (Aug 2.05)
Forestry
Government seeking interest to develop Labrador's forest industry (May 14.07)
Consultant reviewing forest industry on the island portion of NL (Feb 15.07)
Update on review of forest industry (Nov 23.06)
Release of Strategic Plan to Develop Labrador Secondary Manufacturing and Value-Added Wood Products Industry (Nov 2.06) |
Strategic Plan
Public consultations on province's forest industry Oct 26 - Nov 15 (Oct 18.06)
Terms of reference
Abitibi-Bowater
Grand Falls-Windsor: Province encourages Abitibi to work collaboratively (Jan 26.07)
Stephenville: Task force (Jan 5.06) |
Details (Dec 19.05)
Framework (Oct 26.05) |
Talks (Sep 22.05) |
Outrage (Jul 27.05)
Cabinet
Appointments Jan 2007 (Jan 19.07)
Shelley not seeking re-election, remaining MHA til October (Jan 19.07)
Appointments Dec 2006 (Dec 29.06)
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