The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister Responsible for the Treasury Board Secretariat:

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased today to recognize Public Service Week – dedicated to recognizing the outstanding public service employees who work hard for all of us every day. We celebrate their tremendous contributions and commitment to our province.

Each day, public service employees are on the front lines, working hard to ensure our communities are safe, our families healthy, our children educated. They work to build our communities and our economy. The important programs and services they offer positively affect families, individuals and businesses throughout our province every day.

The theme of this week, Proudly Serving Newfoundland and Labrador, speaks to the pride and commitment we see every day from the province’s valued public service employees as they work to improve Newfoundland and Labrador and provide needed services and information, making it a better place to live and work.

In response to the pandemic, they have risen to each challenge, rallying to find new and innovative ways to serve and care. The pandemic has demanded perseverance and resourcefulness – the Newfoundland and Labrador public service has met that challenge and has once again demonstrated its excellence.

Mr. Speaker, their efforts and dedication are appreciated and their important contributions noticed every day. I ask all members to join me in recognizing Public Service Week and the valuable contributions of those that serve.

Thank you.