October 20, 2020
To help mitigate potential risks associated with ice rink refrigeration equipment, the Provincial Government has standards in place to ensure the health and safety of patrons and staff. Ammonia is commonly used in mechanical refrigeration systems, including those found in…
October 16, 2020
New additions to the Official Inspection Station Manual now include inspection criteria for motorcycles and recreational/light trailers, which were not previously included. Motorcycle and recreational/light trailer inspection is only at the request of the Registrar of Motor Vehicles or a…
October 8, 2020
In keeping with the Provincial Government’s focus on improving the overall experience that residents and businesses have when interacting with government, a new feature has been added to the MyGovNL platform allowing parents and legal guardians the ability to renew…
October 5, 2020
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL: Mr. Speaker, October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. This internationally recognized campaign is focused on helping all…
September 21, 2020
The Provincial Government is highlighting the work of public sector employees in the environmental public health field by recognizing September 21 to 25 as Environmental Public Health Week in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government…
September 14, 2020
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL: Mr. Speaker, since the onset of the pandemic, we have seen firsthand the importance of having online services available…
September 10, 2020
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has adopted new Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) first aid kit requirements based on the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) guidelines, providing clear provisions for first aid kits for employers to follow. The new guidelines…
September 1, 2020
The Provincial Government continues to increase online options for a number of services it offers to the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. As of September 1, 2020, electronic payments for real estate, mortgage and insurance licences are now available online…
August 31, 2020
Regulations to accompany amendments made to the Real Estate Trading Act in November 2019 will come into effect on September 1, 2020. The legislative changes benefit both consumers and real estate professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador and are more aligned…
July 29, 2020
Today, the Provincial Government announced that it is considering amendments to the Pensions Benefits Act regarding the unlocking of pension benefits. The amendment to the Act would allow individuals with locked in pension accounts early access to a portion of…
