Newfoundland and Labrador News

1. The Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador invest in roads and public infrastructure in Western Newfoundland

   The health and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities for the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Communities across Canada are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and need immediate assistance to ensure their public infrastructure is safe and reliable.

2. Backgrounder: Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest in Corner Brook Region public infrastructure

   Joint funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure program will support eight public and road infrastructure projects in Corner Brook and neighboring municipalities.

3. Media advisory - Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador

   Members of the media are invited to an important virtual announcement regarding important infrastructure upgrades with Gudie Hutchings, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development and the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; and the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

4. Media Advisory - Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador

   Members of the media are invited to an important announcement regarding public and road infrastructure with Gudie Hutchings, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development; the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology.

5. 2021 Newfoundland and Labrador Snow crab quotas increase by 29 per cent

   St. John’s, NL – The Government of Canada is committed to responsibly managing Snow crab fisheries in Newfoundland and Labrador to ensure the sustainability of the stock for today and generations to come. This work requires close collaboration with harvesters, the Fish Food and Allied Workers (FFAW) union, Indigenous partners, and other stakeholders while also considering socioeconomic factors and the most recent science advice.

6. Government of Canada launches new aircraft to improve conservation and protection of our oceans

   Fishery officers require state-of-the-art aerial surveillance equipment to continue the important work they conduct protecting Canada’s marine resources, ensuring compliance with fisheries management measures and enforcing the Fisheries Act from coast to coast to coast.

7. Residents in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador communities to benefit from improved water and wastewater infrastructure

   The health and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador. But the COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than our personal health; it is having a profound effect on the economy.

8. Backgrounder: Residents in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador communities to benefit from improved water and wastewater infrastructure

   Joint federal, provincial, and municipal funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support 26 infrastructure projects in communities in Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador.

9. Residents in Western Newfoundland benefit from improved potable water services and wastewater infrastructure

   Strategic investments in safe and modern water and wastewater infrastructure will play a key role in ensuring Western Newfoundland residents have access to reliable services to support a healthy community.

10. Backgrounder: Residents in Western Newfoundland benefit from improved potable water services and wastewater infrastructure

    Joint federal, provincial, and municipal funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support 13 water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Western Newfoundland and Labrador.

11. Media Advisory -  Burgeo, Newfoundland and Labrador

    Members of the media are invited to an important virtual announcement regarding green infrastructure with Gudie Hutchings, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; and the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure for Newfoundland and Labrador.

12. Atlantic film and television industry screens new business opportunities 

    Atlantic Canada has an established film and television industry that contributes to cultural industry growth and creates direct and in-direct jobs. Since the pandemic has restricted international travel, the Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation (NLFDC) is working with partners across the region to find creative ways to access global production partnerships, increase film production activity and grow the industry.

13. Students and staff at Conception Bay South Holy Spirit High School to benefit from improved school infrastructure

    The health and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador. Communities across Canada are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and need immediate assistance to ensure their public infrastructure is safe and reliable.