Ottawa – Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest a total amount of over $22 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for its residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases. In March 2023, the …
Ensuring carbon pollution pricing helps make life more affordable Ottawa – A price on pollution is widely recognized as the most efficient means to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that are contributing to the more intense wildfires, droughts, and floods caused by climate change. Canada’s approach to pollution pricing is also designed to put money back into people’s pockets. Putting …
St. John’s—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. This is the first of two payments to Newfoundland and Labrador for this fiscal year. The next payment …
Rocky Harbour – When kids eat well, they do better in school. And when kids do well in school, they succeed. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Andrew Furey, recently announced an agreement to expand school food programs in the province. This agreement, under the National School Food Program, will result in 4,100 more …
Over $584,000 invested in community organizations on the Great Northern Peninsula St. Anthony – Atlantic Canada is a destination of choice, attracting visitors from around the world. The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador continue to invest in rural communities, helping them realize their economic potential while creating new tourism opportunities and meaningful employment for residents and visitors alike. …
Lark Harbour – 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. As part of Budget 2024, $463.3 million over three years will be invested for the repair and maintenance of small craft harbours, including those damaged by Hurricane Fiona, …
Ottawa – 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: “The Government of Canada, our Government Operations Centre and public safety officials are closely following the developments in Labrador City, where an out-of-control wildfire is burning very …
Newfoundland and Labrador – Every senior in Canada deserves to age in dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is investing close to $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $5.4 billion for tailored bilateral agreements with provinces and territories on Aging with Dignity. Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors, …
Ottawa – Emergencies can happen at any moment and with little warning. Timely information is critical to ensure that Canadians can take the necessary steps to protect themselves, their families and their communities. Today, a test of the National Public Alerting System (NPAS) will be conducted in most provinces and territories over television, radio, and wireless devices. Harjit S. Sajjan, …
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 …
