Newfoundland and Labrador News

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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:

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

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

    Enhanced Visitor Information Centre reopens and ready to welcome visitors

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. Government of Canada and Parks Canada celebrate completion of construction on the $12M Gros Morne Visitor Centre project

    Government of Canada and Parks Canada celebrate completion of construction on the $12M Gros Morne Visitor Centre project

23. Expansion of the box tree moth regulated area to include Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador

    Stopping the spread of invasive species such as box tree moth is the most effective way to safeguard forests and native plants, as well as protect Canada's forestry and horticulture-related businesses.

24. Happy Valley-Goose Bay on the road to a new public transit system

    Happy Valley-Goose Bay will have a new public transit system after an investment of $840,000 from the federal and provincial governments and the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

25. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

    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, and His Worship George Andrews, Mayor of the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

26. 2024 marks the centennial of the Newfoundland National War Memorial; commemoration to include the repatriation of an unknown Newfoundland First World War soldier

    For 100 years, the Newfoundland National War Memorial, which is one of only two national war memorials in Canada, has been a somber reminder of the valiant contributions that Newfoundlanders and Labradorians made during armed conflicts since the First World War.

27. British Columbia Student Wins National Video Contest

    Today, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) announced the winners of the national 2024 Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest during the national launch of Safety and Health Week.

28. Minister O’Regan to highlight investments to boost innovation and productivity through Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation

    The Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., will visit the World Energy GH2 offices in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, to highlight federal budget investments to boost innovation and productivity and drive economic growth.

29. Canada signs close to $256 million bilateral agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador to improve health care over three years

    Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced a bilateral agreement to invest almost $256 million to improve health care access and services in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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

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

31. Investments paving the way to road and highway upgrades across Newfoundland and Labrador

    Repairs and upgrades are coming to highways and roads across Newfoundland and Labrador, as 31 projects have been approved for funding representing a combined investment of over $32 million from the federal and provincial governments, and 27 municipalities.

32. Backgrounder: Investments paving the way to road and highway upgrades across Newfoundland and Labrador

    The federal government is investing $12,089,157 through the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure stream (RNCIS), and $165,044 through the Green Infrastructure stream (GIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, to support 31 highways and roads projects across Newfoundland and Labrador.

33. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Corner Brook

    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, the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills and MHA for the District of Corner Brook.

34. Federal and provincial support sets northern adventure race up for success

    The rugged landscapes of Labrador feature some of the most exciting opportunities for winter tourism and adventure that Atlantic Canada has to offer. The Government of Canada is investing to support events that showcase the region’s profile as a world-class winter destination, boosting the economy and supporting jobs in communities large and small.

35. Preparing Newfoundland’s southwest coast for the next storm

    Climate comfort centres play an essential role during extreme weather events, offering residents a place to shelter, charge devices, use the internet, check in with family and friends, and take care of business matters.

36. Backgrounder:  Preparing Newfoundland’s southwest coast for the next storm 

    A total of $1,491,314 in non-repayable funding through the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund is being allocated to seven climate comfort centre projects in western and southwestern Newfoundland and Labrador.

37. Backgrounder: Protecting shorelines across Newfoundland and Labrador

    The federal government is investing $1.7 million through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to support ten adaptation projects across Newfoundland. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is investing $2 million in these projects and the municipalities are contributing a combined $520,000 spread across their respective projects.

38. Protecting shorelines across Newfoundland and Labrador

    Eight communities across Newfoundland will have improved shoreline protection and erosion controls after a combined investment of $4.3 million from the federal government, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, and municipalities across the province.

39. Minister Hutchings to make announcement, meet key stakeholders in St. John’s on February 21 and 22, 2024

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) will travel to St. John’s on February 21 and 22.

40. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Corner Brook

    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, the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills.

41. New youth innovation hub coming to St. John’s

    Choices for Youth Inc. will open a new Social Enterprise and Innovation Hub in St. John’s thanks toafter a jointn investment of over $4.3 million from the federal government.

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

    Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in St. John’s

43. Growing tourism opportunities in Western Newfoundland

    From skiing and snowmobiling in the winter to hiking and mountain biking in the summer, Western Newfoundland is a world-class tourist destination year-round. It supports hundreds of good jobs and generates many direct and indirect economic opportunities. Activities that all grow the province’s reputation as an attractive place to live, visit and do business.

44. Backgrounder: Growing tourism opportunities in Western Newfoundland

    The Government of Canada, through ACOA, is investing $624,159 in several tourism and community-related projects on Newfoundland and Labrador’s west coast. The projects aim to enhance and improve infrastructure and experiences so visitors can further enjoy the area’s rugged and beautiful landscape.

45. Government of Canada to announce support for tourism industry in Western Newfoundland and Labrador

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA will make an announcement regarding support for multiple tourism and community projects in Western Newfoundland and Labrador.

46. Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership investing in farmers' mental health, wellness and safety

    Work to strengthen Newfoundland and Labrador's agriculture sector continues with over $7 million in approved funding to support more than 110 projects in Newfoundland and Labrador since the launch of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) in April 2023.

47. Modernizing the ships our coastal communities rely on

    Ensuring that Canadian Coast Guard personnel have the equipment they need to keep Canada’s waterways safe, clean and navigable is a top priority for the Government of Canada.

48. Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard to make an announcement on the renewal of the Canadian Coast Guard fleet

    The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will make an announcement regarding investments under the National Shipbuilding Strategy.

49. Government of Canada marks key milestones to build new federal facility in St. John’s

    The Government of Canada is investing in green and modern work facilities to support the efficient delivery of tax services to Canadians, while ensuring the long-term sustainable presence of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in the area of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

50. Miawpukek First Nation improving water system to provide clean water to entire community

    Miawpukek First Nation is embarking on a significant water system upgrade to ensure sustained access to safe and clean drinking water in the community. The installation of booster pumps and upgrades to the water treatment plant will ensure ample water pressure across the entire community.