With the move to Alert Level 5 and continued efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the issuance of charitable lotteries licensing is temporarily suspended.

As charitable activities – including licensed charitable lottery dates – may be impacted because of physical distancing requirements, current license holders will automatically be extended to an appropriate date after the province has moved out of Alert Level 5.

Any licence holder not wishing to have an extension, or anyone with other questions related to charitable lotteries, can contact the department at 1-877-968-2600 or appsconsumeraffairs@gov.nl.ca.The lotteries licensing suspension will be re-evaluated when the province moves from Alert Level 5.

Residential tenancy dispute hearings, where the safety of landlords, tenants or rental property are at risk, will continue to be adjudicated through scheduled teleconferences. Residential tenancy dispute applications should be submitted to Consumer Affairs by email at landlordtenant@gov.nl.ca or via regular mail. Questions related to residential tenancy disputes can be directed to 1-877-829-2608.

Questions pertaining to the Consumer Affairs Division should be directed to the following numbers:

• Consumer Protection – 1-877-968-2600
• Residential Tenancy – 1-877-829-2608
• Licensing – 1-877-968-2600

The Department of Digital Government and Service NL apologizes for any inconvenience and asks the for public’s understanding and patience during its efforts to minimize further spread of COVID-19.

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Media contact
Krista Dalton
Digital Government and Service NL
709-729-4748, 685-6492
kristadalton@gov.nl.ca