Newfoundland and Labrador News

1. Government of Canada investment helping TaskforceNL tackle challenges in Newfoundland and Labrador

   Initiatives that support the health and safety of Canadians are helping to protect jobs, improve lives, and accelerate Atlantic Canada’s recovery. That is why the Government of Canada is helping TaskforceNL expand to continue finding solutions for challenges facing Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.

2. Minister Petitpas Taylor to announce support for a St. John’s volunteer-led organization

   The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, will detail support for a local business-focused organization in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, to help it grow into a dedicated organization focusing on mentorship, and business and immigration support.

3. ACOA 2021: building a more resilient, innovative and inclusive Atlantic economy in a year of recovery

   Throughout 2021, ACOA remained focused on the Government of Canada’s commitment to fight COVID-19 and its economic impacts, providing targeted sector support to help the region recover and rebuild a more resilient, inclusive economy for all Atlantic Canadians.

4. Backgrounder: ACOA invests in COVID-19 relief, key sectors, communities, and building an inclusive economy in 2021

   In 2021, between January 1 and December 31, the Government of Canada, through ACOA invested more than $314 million in targeted support to help the region rebuild and recover from COVID-19, stimulate local economies, protect and create jobs, and grow an inclusive and resilient economy for all Atlantic Canadians.

5. Government of Canada backs forward-looking company’s powerful initiative to reduce emissions through optimization of the dairy supply chain

   Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced an investment of $1.5 million in St. John’s-based Milk Moovement through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). This is the second SDTC investment in Milk Moovement and part of a continuing collaboration that is helping the company advance its cloud-based software to connect all players in the raw milk supply chain.

6. Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to be presented to two Newfoundland residents

   The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will award the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to two individuals during a ceremony in St. John’s to recognize their efforts to improve Veterans' well–being, as well as their exemplary work commemorating Veterans' sacrifices and achievements.

7. Minister Petitpas Taylor announces support for local Technology Company

   As the Canadian economy recovers, businesses need support to maintain local jobs and produce top-quality, innovative products in global markets. That is why the Government of Canada is investing to help Dialog Enterprises Inc. (Rally) reach new markets for their innovative software designed for law firms

8. Government of Canada to announce support for local technology company 

   The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) will make an announcement regarding support for a local technology company.

9. Minister Hutchings to tour Atlantic Canada to highlight support for high-speed Internet and rural economic development

   The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, will tour Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador from November 4 to 7, 2021.