The following statement was read today by the Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL:

Mr. Speaker, April is recognized internationally as Information Management Month. It was developed to promote the importance of good record keeping. Records track the flow of our lives, from registration of our birth through all the services received over our lifetime. Properly managed government information ensures we can avail of services and programs when needed.

We all know effective information management supports good program development.  It fosters informed decision making, facilitates accountability, and it preserves our historical record. As we move to more online services, it is important that we understand the expectations of the citizens of the province to keep our records accurately and securely.

Mr. Speaker, government manages a vast amount of information. It is important that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities. Government staff at all levels are key to managing information and providing quality programs and services based on that information.

Mr. Speaker, Information Management Month is great time to remind everyone of the importance of handling information properly. I encourage everyone to take a few minutes to familiarize yourselves with IM best practices on receiving, creating and managing information on behalf of government and to recognize the good work completed by our Information Management Professionals.

Thank you.