Newfoundland and Labrador News

1. Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador launch regional assessment to support future decisions on offshore wind projects in the province

   Harnessing the power of wind can help deliver clean, affordable electricity to our homes and businesses, create jobs and local economic growth, and fight climate change for generations to come. Now is the time to secure that strong, healthy future for Canadians.

2. The Government of Canada invests in the electrification of St. John’s bus fleet 

   St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, March 1, 2023—Today, Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, Sheilagh O'Leary, Deputy Mayor of St. John’s, on behalf of His Worship Danny Breen, Mayor of St. John’s, and Sue Connor, Project Lead, Fleet Electrification for the City of Burlington and member of the Board of Directors at the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), on behalf of Josipa Petrunić, President & CEO of the CUTRIC, announced an investment of $200,000 to plan for the electrification of St. John’s bus fleet.

3. Supporting adventure seekers of this year’s Cain’s Quest

   Atlantic Canada’s tourism organizations are vital to the region’s economy and contribute to thousands of local jobs in our communities. The Government of Canada is investing to help Cain’s Quest Inc. (Cain’s Quest) in Labrador grow the tourism sector and bring people and communities together.

4. Media Advisory: infrastructure announcement in St. John’s

   St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, February 28, 2023 – Members of the media are invited to an announcement regarding the electrification of public transit with Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East; Sheilagh O'Leary, Deputy Mayor of St. John’s, on behalf of His Worship Danny Breen, Mayor of St. John’s; and Sue Connor, Project Lead, Fleet Electrification for the City of Burlington and member of the Board of Directors at the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), on behalf of Josipa Petrunić, President & CEO of the CUTRIC.

5. The Government of Canada and Alberta Reach Agreement in Principle to Improve Health Services for Canadians

   Today, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta are taking the next step by announcing an agreement in principle for a shared plan that will invest $24.18 billion in federal funding over 10 years in Alberta, including $2.92 billion for a new bilateral agreement focusing on the shared health care priorities and $233 million through the immediate, one-time CHT top-up to address urgent needs

6. Government to make an announcement about preventing gun crime and gang violence for the city of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador 

   Members of the media are invited to join Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, on behalf of the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, to make an announcement regarding federal support for organizations on the front lines of the fight against gun crime and gang violence in the City of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

7. The Government of Canada and Manitoba Reach Agreement in Principle to Improve Health Services for Canadians

   Today, the Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba are taking the next step by announcing an agreement in principle for a shared plan that will invest $6.74 billion in federal funding over 10 years in Manitoba, including $1.22 billion for a new bilateral agreement focusing on the shared health care priorities and $72 million through the immediate, one-time CHT top-up to address urgent needs

8. Government of Canada to invest in the information and communication technology sector

   Government of Canada to invest in the information and communication technology sector

9. Governments partner to modernize Placentia’s drinking water system

   Today, Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon, the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and His Worship Keith Pearson, Mayor of the Town of Placentia, announced more than $6.6 million in joint funding to improve Placentia’s drinking water infrastructure.

10. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Placentia

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Ken McDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon; the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador; the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; and His Worship Keith Pearson, Mayor of the Town of Placentia.

11. Ronald McDonald House in Newfoundland and Labrador will benefit from outdoor accessibility upgrades 

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have welcoming, safe and accessible community public spaces where people can come together. Community public spaces are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. A strong, resilient future is linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

12. Government of Canada investing $25 million in infrastructure funding for Parks Canada

    Priority road and bridge improvements in Gros Morne National Park and L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site to ensure safe travelling experiences.

13. Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in St. John’s  

    Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, will make an announcement regarding support for Ronald McDonald House Charities Newfoundland and Labrador.

14. Support for critical mineral exploration in Newfoundland and Labrador 

    Critical minerals are an essential component of many renewable energy and clean technology applications, and are vital to building Canada’s green and digital economy. That is why the Government of Canada, along with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, is providing support to help the province’s mining sector to grow and meet an increasing global demand for critical minerals.

15. Government of Canada to announce mining industry support

    The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for St. John’s South-Mount Pearl, on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make a significant funding announcement regarding critical mineral exploration in Newfoundland and Labrador.

16. New technology opening markets for the chicken industry in Newfoundland and Labrador

    Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John's East, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, today announced an $800,000 investment from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership that will help Country Ribbon Inc. deliver more fresh, local chicken to major retailers in Newfoundland and Labrador through the purchase of air-chill technology and secondary processing equipment.

17. Backgrounder: New technology opening markets for the chicken industry in Newfoundland and Labrador

    December 9, 2022 – St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

18. Federal support for Newfoundland and Labrador's poultry sector

    Newfoundland and Labrador's poultry sector is the second largest agricultural contributor in the province. To support its growth, the Member of Parliament for St. John's East, Joanne Thompson, announced a federal investment of up to $8 million for Country Ribbon to adopt advanced equipment that will increase productivity, while reducing its environmental footprint.

19. Federal and provincial governments to announce investment in Newfoundland and Labrador’s poultry sector

    Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East on behalf of both the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will announce investments to modernize the poultry processing company, Country Ribbon, in Newfoundland and Labrador.

20. Government of Canada announces funding for 4 organizations supporting Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Newfoundland and Labrador

    The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for victims and survivors seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them.

21. Minister Hutchings to make a funding announcement on supporting Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations

    Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, for an important funding announcement to support Indigenous women's and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations.

22. The Government of Canada and FCM support strengthened asset management in Newfoundland and Labrador communities

    Town of Glenwood, Newfoundland and Labrador, November 23, 2022 — Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, and Taneen Rudyk, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced an investment of $388,775 in nine Newfoundland and Labrador communities to support data-driven decision making about key infrastructure and ensure long-term infrastructure performance.

23. First Light Friendship Centre in St. John’s to receive $9.9 million in Government of Canada funding to support extensive renovations and expansion of programs

    First Light Friendship Centre in St. John’s to receive Government of Canada funding to support extensive renovations and expand culturally relevant programming & services

24. First Light Friendship Centre in St. John’s and the Government of Canada to announce new funding

    First Light Friendship Centre in St. John’s and the Government of Canada announce new funding.

25. New track and field facilities in St. John’s for the 2025 Canada Summer Games

    St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, November 17, 2022—Today, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and His Worship Danny Breen, Mayor of St. John’s, announced $37.4 million in joint funding for a new outdoor track and field facility and an indoor multi-purpose facility to host the 2025 Canada Summer Games.

26. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in St. John’s 

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour; Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East; the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador; The Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; and His Worship Danny Breen, Mayor of the City of St. John’s.

27. Minister O’Regan Highlights Investments in Skills for a Net-Zero Economy

    Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan met with Trades NL and the Ironworkers to highlight investments in the skills and education workers need for the jobs they want.

28. Canada invests in active transportation infrastructure planning in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s

    Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, November 9, 2022—Today, Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Her Worship Carol McDonald, Mayor of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, announced more than $43,000 in federal funding to support the Town’s Environmental and Education Trail System.

29. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Her Worship Carol McDonald, Mayor of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s.

30. Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., to highlight the 2022 Fall Economic Statement

    Federal Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., will be at the Ironworkers Training Center in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, with Trades NL, to highlight the 2022 Fall Economic Statement, the Government of Canada’s plan to continue making life more affordable for Canadians and building an economy that works for everyone.

31. Minister Hutchings highlights government’s plan to double the GST credit

    Minister Hutchings highlights government’s plan to double the GST credit.

32. Fisheries and Oceans Canada welcomes media to the Seal Summit

    St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard welcomes Indigenous partners, the commercial fishing industry, provincial governments and other stakeholders to discuss sustainable economic opportunities for Canadian seal products. Media are also invited to attend the following events at specific times:

33. The Government of Canada is investing in new active transportation infrastructure in Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove

    Today, Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and His Worship Denis Hickey, Mayor of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove, announced $20,000 in federal funding for the planning and design of new active transportation infrastructure in the community.

34. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and His Worship Denis Hickey, Mayor of Logy Bay - Middle Cove - Outer Cove.

35. Residents in Gambo to benefit from investments in local road infrastructure and a strategic development plan to improve nature trails

    Today, Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista—Burin—Trinity, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Lori Moss, Deputy Mayor of the Town of Gambo, and Woodrow Mullett, Chair of the Trails Committee for the Smallwood Era Development Corporation, announced a combined total of over $1.3 million to upgrade Pine Tree Road, as well as $10,000 in funding for a strategic development plan to improve the active transportation nature trail network in Gambo.

36. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Gambo

    Gambo, Newfoundland & Labrador, October 12, 2022—Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista—Burin—Trinity, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Jackie Watkins, Constituency Assistant, on behalf of the Honourable Dr. John Haggie, Minister of Education and Member of the House of Assembly for Gander; Lori Moss, Deputy Mayor of the Town of Gambo, and Woodrow Mullett, Chair of the Trails Committee for the Smallwood Era Development Corporation.

37. Government of Canada commemorates the national historic significance of the German U-Boat Attacks at Bell Island, on 80th anniversary 

    Government of Canada commemorates the national historic significance of the German U-Boat Attacks at Bell Island, on 80th anniversary

38. Government of Canada celebrates the national historic significance of the German U-boat attacks at Bell Island 1942

    Government of Canada celebrates the national historic significance of the German U-boat attacks at Bell Island 1942

39. Government of Canada celebrates the national historic significance of the German U-boat attacks at Bell Island 1942

    Government of Canada celebrates the national historic significance of the German U-boat attacks at Bell Island 1942

40. Town of St. Anthony to enhance its ‘sense of arrival’

    Atlantic Canada’s tourism industry is vital to the region’s economy and supports thousands of local jobs and businesses. The Government of Canada is investing to help municipalities like the Town of St. Anthony improve tourism infrastructure and create economic opportunities in the region.

41. Government of Canada invests in tourism sector in St. Anthony

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement to boost St. Anthony’s tourism potential.

42. Legendary Coasts of Eastern Newfoundland getting a boost through Rediscover Main Streets 

    Atlantic Canada’s main streets, downtowns and neighbourhoods are vibrant spaces where people gather to enjoy all that our urban and rural communities have to offer. After more than two years of the pandemic, people are yearning to safely connect and return to the region’s downtown areas. The Government of Canada, through the Rediscover Main Streets initiative, is supporting community-led projects that will bring energy back to these lively and important community hubs.

43. Government of Canada invests $8.5 million to help farmers in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador adopt sustainable practices 

    Canadian farmers are key partners in building a healthy environment and a more sustainable agricultural sector in Canada. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, along with Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, Kody Blois, announced an investment of up to $8.5 million under the On-Farm Climate Action Fund for Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. (Perennia). These funds will help farmers across Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador adopt sustainable farming practices to build climate change resilience.

44. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador 

    For families in Canada, access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care is not a luxury—it is a necessity. That is why the Government of Canada signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system that will support an average of $10-a-day regulated child care across Canada.

45. Atlantic Canada’s Premiers and Federal Ministers Renew Atlantic Growth Strategy Priorities

    Sustained economic growth in Atlantic Canada requires strong federal-provincial collaboration. Atlantic premiers and federal ministers are focused on addressing current and emerging issues to support the long-term economic growth in small and large communities across the region. .

46. Backgrounder:  Update to the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy and renewal of the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Agreement.

    On July 25, 2022, at a meeting of the Atlantic Growth Strategy Leadership Committee in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic Canadian federal ministers and premiers unveiled the updated Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS) and agreed to renew funding to support five more years of collaborative efforts to grow international trade and promote foreign direct investment in the region.

47. Atlantic Canada Federal Ministers and Premiers to hold media availability following Atlantic Growth Strategy Leadership Committee Meeting

    The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier Newfoundland and Labrador, will hold a press conference following a meeting of the Atlantic Growth Strategy Leadership Committee.

48. Minister Hutchings’ tour – Newfoundland and Labrador

    As part of her tour of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, will meet with stakeholders from various local industries and organizations.

49. Minister Duclos to make health research announcement

    July 12 – St. John’s (Newfoundland and Labrador) – The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, will make an announcement regarding support for patient-oriented research in Newfoundland and Labrador. He will be joined by Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East.

50. Dedication to Service Ceremony for the Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel CCGS John Cabot

    St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, on behalf of the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will attend a Canadian Coast Guard dedication to service ceremony for the Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel CCGS John Cabot.