Newfoundland and Labrador — First Nations are more at risk of fire incidents in their communities than anywhere else in Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to improving fire prevention and protection services by investing in reliable infrastructure that meets the needs of First Nations communities and their emergency service providers. Miawpukek First Nation celebrated the grand opening of …
Newfoundland and Labrador on Path to Net Zero
Newfoundland and Labrador – The Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador have developed a Collaboration Framework to accelerate the province’s path to net-zero emissions by 2050. This work has included collaboration with Indigenous groups as well as input from industry and other stakeholders. The Collaboration Framework outlines four opportunity areas identified by Newfoundland and Labrador and …
Miawpukek First Nation improving water system
Newfoundland – 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. Situated at the mouth of the Conne River on the south coast of …
Parks Canada celebrates 50th anniversary of Gros Morne National Park
Rocky Harbour – On Sunday, August 13, Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, Newfoundland and Labrador, on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, participated in an Official Ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of …