Newfoundland and Labrador News

1. Tourism offers a taste of Newfoundland and Labrador

   From fresh seafood caught from the Atlantic Ocean to foraged ingredients found along coastal trails to incredible protein and produce from local farms, Newfoundland and Labrador offers visitors a unique and immersive culinary experience. The Government of Canada, together with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, is investing to help expand and promote the region’s culinary tourism offerings.

2. Celebrating the ceremonial opening of Ne’ata’q Place, a shelter for Indigenous women and children in Newfoundland

   Today marked the ceremonial opening of Ne’ata’q Place, a shelter for Indigenous women and children in Newfoundland.

3. Governments of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador to announce support for culinary tourism industry

   The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement regarding the culinary tourism industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills and Minister esponsible for Francophone Affairs, will also make an announcement on behalf of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

4. Supporting culture and tourism growth in western Newfoundland

   Western Newfoundland’s renowned vibrant autumn colours during this time of the year, combined with spectacular ocean and mountain scenery, numerous hiking and biking trails, and unique cultural and immersive experiences continue to draw visitors from around the world. The Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador are making significant investments to support projects that will further enhance the visitor experience in the region.

5. Backgrounder: Western Newfoundland region receives support for tourism-related projects

   Western Newfoundland’s renowned vibrant autumn colours during this time of the year, combined with spectacular ocean and mountain scenery, numerous hiking and biking trails, and unique cultural and immersive experiences continue to draw visitors from around the world. The Government of Canada, through ACOA, is investing a total of $1,075,973 to support projects that will bolster the visitor experience in the region. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is contributing a total of $376,145.

6. Federal government to announce funding for multiple western NL tourism projects

   The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will announce investments for 10 tourism-related projects on province’s west coast.

7. Federal government transfers more than $16 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund to Newfoundland and Labrador

   The federal government has transferred more than $16 million to Newfoundland and Labrador under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities.

8. Developing tourism on the Bonavista Peninsula

   With its rugged coastlines, rich maritime history, vibrant cultural experiences, and unparalleled opportunities for iceberg, whale, and seabird watching, the Bonavista Peninsula is one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier tourism destinations. The Government of Canada, together with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, is investing to help communities build on the region’s tourism potential and improve experiences for residents and tourists alike.

9. Backgrounder: Developing tourism on the Bonavista Peninsula

   The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, are investing more than $3.1 million in the Bonavista Peninsula to help stimulate the local economy, upgrade equipment and infrastructure, increase tourism experiences and improve the quality of life for Canadians.

10. Government of Canada to announce support for Bonavista Peninsula tourism industry

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement regarding seven tourism investments in the Bonavista Peninsula region. Also speaking will be Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista-Burin-Trinity.

11. The Government of Canada takes action to protect aquatic species at risk in Newfoundland and Labrador

    Nature is a key part of Canada’s national identity. The health of our aquatic environment and the wildlife within it supports our culture, well-being and the economy in Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada. Yet some of the species that find their home in the waters, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and marshes throughout Newfoundland and Labrador are at risk and need help to survive. We must continue to take action to protect them.

12. Joint Statement on the Canada Community-Building Fund in Newfoundland and Labrador

    Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Dr. John Haggie, Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, released a joint statement.

13. Minister MacAulay to announce investments to help provide more nutritious, local food to Canadians

    The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce investments to support school food infrastructure and to improve food security for Canadians of all ages.

14. Minister Ien announces $1.6 million for 2SLGBTQI+ organizations in Atlantic Canada

    Today, on the second anniversary of the Action Plan, the federal government acknowledged both the progress made and work to do to support diversity, inclusion and respect for human rights. In support of that work, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $1.6 million for four 2SLGBTQI+ organizations based in Atlantic Canada.

15. Minister Ien to commemorate the second anniversary of the Federal 2SLGBTI+ Action Plan and announce support for 2SLGBTQI+ organizations in Atlantic Canada

    The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will announce support for 2SLGBTQI+ organizations based in Atlantic Canada in commemoration of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan's second anniversary.

16. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Mary’s Harbour

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs and to the Minister of National Defence (Northern Defence) and Member of Parliament for Labrador; Andy Turnbull, CEO of Nunacor; Todd Russell, NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) President; and His Worship Alton Rumbolt, Mayor of Mary’s Harbour.

17. Supporting tourism in Port au Port West

    Helping rural communities seize opportunities to grow their tourism potential strengthens local economies, creates jobs and builds resilience for future generations. The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are investing to help upgrade an important heritage building in Western Newfoundland to improve visitor experience.

18. Battle Harbour receives tourism and infrastructure boost

    Tourism is vital to the Atlantic Canadian economy, bringing people and communities together while contributing to thousands of local jobs. The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador are investing in the Battle Harbour Historic Trust in Labrador to help grow the province’s tourism sector and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

19. Government of Canada invests in tourism development in Port au Port West

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement regarding support for the Our Lady of Mercy Complex Committee Inc.

20. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Stephenville

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; His Worship Tom Rose, Mayor of the Town of Stephenville; and Cheryl Johnson, Operations Director, Bay St. George YMCA.

21. Governments support safe and reliable four-season tourism experience in western Newfoundland

    Expanding the tourism season in western Newfoundland creates more year-round opportunities to grow the economy and boost the region’s visitor potential. The Government of Canada is helping two not-for-profit organizations develop the region’s tourism product.

22. Major upgrades to electric power infrastructure are coming to the Codroy Valley

    Improvements to electrical infrastructure in rural communities throughout Atlantic Canada are necessary to meet the region’s changing needs, improve services for residents and tourists, and drive economic growth. The Government of Canada is investing to help replace outdated power infrastructure in the Codroy Valley on Newfoundland’s west coast.

23. Minister Hutchings to announce federal support for west coast trail system

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement in Robinsons, NL, regarding support for the Newfoundland T’Railway Council and Tourism Southwest Inc.

24. Government of Canada advances support for seniors in St. John’s

    Canadians deserve to age with dignity. For many seniors, staying connected and active in their community is a big part of that dignity. Every year, the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) funds community projects that tackle the issues facing Canadian seniors, including loneliness, elder abuse and adapting to an everchanging technological world.

25. Backgrounder – Government of Canada advances support for seniors in St. John’s

    The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program whose goal is to enhance seniors’ social inclusion and ensure they can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities.

26. Minister MacKinnon and MP Thompson to announce support for seniors in St. John’s

    The Minister of Seniors, Steven MacKinnon, will make an announcement about helping seniors in St. John’s be more connected and active through the New Horizons for Seniors Program.

27. Minister Petitpas-Taylor to announce support for Atlantic Canadian communities to transition to a net-zero economy

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas-Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement about Atlantic Canadian communities’ leadership in the transition to a net-zero economy.

28. The Canadian Coast Guard dedicates the CCGS Barrington Bay into service

    The Canadian Coast Guard plays an essential role in keeping Canadian waters safe and helping mariners in need of assistance.

29. Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador support rural economic development in St. Anthony

    Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) announced total investments of $379,089 from the Government of Canada for three community-based projects in St. Anthony. The Honourable Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology (IET), also announced a contribution of $205,472 on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

30. Canadian Coast Guard to host dedication ceremony for new Search and Rescue Lifeboat

    Burin, Newfoundland and Labrador – Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista—Burin—Trinity, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will be at the Burin Search and Rescue Station for a dedication ceremony to welcome the Canadian Coast Guard’s newest Search and Rescue Lifeboat, the CCGS Barrington Bay, into service.

31. Canada invests $101 million in Newfoundland and Labrador small craft harbours and search and rescue capacity

    Small craft harbours are the heart of many coastal communities, bringing people together in work and play, while supporting jobs in the fish and seafood industry for over 45,000 Canadians.

32. Newfoundland and Labrador small craft harbours, Budget 2024

    Projects funded by Budget 2024 will be undertaken at the following harbours managed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

33. Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)

    The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program, a $250-million cost-shared program under the Sustainable CAP was put in place across Canada to help producers conserve and enhance the resiliency of agricultural landscapes. This new program uses an ecological goods and services payment approach to support on-farm adoption and complements other programs, such as the , to address climate change.

34. Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program investing in improved agricultural lands

    The federal and provincial governments are investing in projects that will help farmers adopt beneficial land-use management practices that will increase environmental resiliency among farms in Newfoundland and Labrador.

35. Statement from Minister Sajjan regarding wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador

    Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, issued the following statement:

36. Protecting Atlantic salmon and aquatic ecosystems: Minister Hutchings to announce funding

    Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador – The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard will make an announcement at the Salmonid Interpretation Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor.

37. Parks Canada and partners take first step toward creating a national urban park in St. John’s

    A new national urban park would facilitate access to nature for Canadians

38. The government of Canada and the City of St. John’s to announce an important step to advance the creation of a national urban park in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

    The government of Canada and the City of St. John’s to announce an important step to advance the creation of a national urban park in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

39. Canadian Coast Guard welcomes Governor General of Canada as Honorary Chief Commissioner

    For almost 50 years, the Canadian Coast Guard has bestowed the title of Honorary Chief Commissioner to the Governor General of Canada. During today’s ceremony at the Canadian Coast Guard Base in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, was officially welcomed as Honorary Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard.

40. Kick off Canada Day with Parks Canada at Signal Hill National Historic Site for the annual sunrise event

    Kick off Canada Day with Parks Canada at Signal Hill National Historic Site for the annual sunrise event

41. The Government of Canada announces the historic return of the commercial Northern cod fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador

    The government of Canada recognizes the historical, cultural and economic importance of cod to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and is committed to the sustainable management of this iconic species.

42. Helping Newfoundland and Labrador municipalities build more homes

    The Government of Canada is working with municipalities throughout the country to offset the impacts that increased housing demand is having on rural and urban centres, locally and nationwide.

43. Minister Hutchings to announce federal support for housing initiative 

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement in Torbay, NL, regarding support for municipalities to address housing challenges in the province.

44. Canada signs $78 million bilateral agreement to help residents of Newfoundland and Labrador age with dignity

    Today, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Tom Osborne, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Health and Community Services, announced a bilateral agreement to invest $78 million over the next five years to help residents of Newfoundland and Labrador age with dignity.

45. Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador to make an important health care announcement.

    The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Tom Osborne, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Health and Community Services will make an important health care announcement.

46. Enhancing the visitor experience in Gros Morne

    Stunning ocean vistas, vibrant communities, diverse cultures and amazing outdoor experiences; Gros Morne has it all. The Government of Canada is helping tourism operators in the park and reinforcing its position as a global destination of choice for domestic and international travellers.

47. Re-opening the Gros Morne National Park Visitor Centre

    Enhanced Visitor Information Centre reopens and ready to welcome visitors

48. Revitalizing Neddies Harbour and supporting fishers

    Small craft harbours are at the heart of Canada’s coastal communities. They play a vital role for the fisheries sector, while supporting tourism and safe access to waterways for everyone.

49. Minister Gudie Hutchings to cut the ribbon on a new small boat basin in Norris Point

    The Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, on behalf of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier will attend the official opening of a new small boat basin at Neddies Harbour, Norris Point.

50. Building more child care spaces for families in Newfoundland and Labrador

    Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment. This makes it harder to start and support a family, and as a result, parents—especially moms—often face impossible choices between their careers and child care fees.