March 1, 2024
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: St. George’s – Great Atlantic Salt Project (Reg. 2290) Proponent: Atlas Salt Inc….
February 23, 2024
Canadians know that climate change is costly – not just for the environment, but for their pocketbooks. They also know that we must prioritize affordability while fighting the worst possible impacts of climate change to ensure a strong economy and…
February 22, 2024
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. PLAN ACCEPTABLE: Freshwater Kennedy Farm Abattoir (Reg. 2254) Proponent: Kennedy Farm Inc. On February…
February 22, 2024
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change; Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Labour and Seniors; and Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister Responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, Minister…
February 20, 2024
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, today announced two appointments to the Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council (WERAC.) The three-year terms were effective February 9, 2024. The newly appointed members of WERAC are Darin Brooks…
February 19, 2024
Every two years, the Provincial Government is legislated to conduct a review of the province’s minimum wage rate and the adjustment process. As part of the review, the Provincial Government is seeking input from stakeholders and members of the public….
February 9, 2024
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Lumsden Microbrewery, Taproom and Cottages (Reg. 2289) Proponent: Wrecking Harbour Hospitalities Inc….
February 2, 2024
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister Responsible for Labour, today announced 11 new appointments to the Labour Relations Board, for two-year terms, as of December 20, 2023. Janis Byrne and Roseanne Saturley have been appointed as employer representatives, with Gail Hickey,…
January 30, 2024
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: Portugal Cove South to Cape Race Multi-use Trail (Reg. 2288) Proponent:…
January 29, 2024
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister Responsible for Labour, today announced a $0.60 increase to the minimum wage rate, effective April 1, 2024, in accordance with Labour Standards Regulations. As of April 1, 2024, the minimum wage will be $15.60 per…
