April 4, 2019
The Provincial Government has appointed Lana Collins and Anne Fagan as public representatives to the WorkplaceNL Board of Directors. The appointments were made through the merit-based appointment process established by the Independent Appointments Commission Act and are effective immediately. The…
April 1, 2019
Legislation to regulate the payday lending industry comes into effect today, which will better protect users of payday loans in Newfoundland and Labrador. Payday loans provide a needed service for consumers who cannot avail of more traditional forms of credit…
March 25, 2019
Today, the Provincial Government released the results of its public consultations related to potential changes to the Real Estate Trading Act. The results are available online and outline feedback received from the real estate industry and the general public. Issues such as…
March 14, 2019
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL: Mr. Speaker, while the rising cost of insurance premiums for the taxi industry has been a problem for a long…
March 14, 2019
The current administration is the first to actively seek solutions and address a decade’s long problem facing the provincial taxi industry regarding insurance costs. That includes meeting with representatives of the taxi industry on a number of occasions and, together,…
March 12, 2019
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in this Honourable House today to recognize March as Fraud Prevention Month in…
March 6, 2019
On April 1, 2019, legislation to regulate the payday lending industry will come into effect, enabling the Provincial Government to provide enhanced protection for users of payday loans. Regulations were published on Friday, March 1, in the Newfoundland and Labrador…
February 25, 2019
The Provincial Government conducted public consultations on automobile insurance in 2018 to complement the review received from the Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities (PUB). The results of the public consultations are now available online – www.servicenl.gov.nl.ca/insurance/pdf/What_We_Heard and outline the feedback received…
February 20, 2019
On March 5, 2019, changes to the Highway Traffic Act aimed at increasing safety for cyclists and pedestrians will come into effect. The one-metre rule will require a driver of a motor vehicle to leave one metre of open space…
February 18, 2019
The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Service NL, announced today the appointment of Heather Dunford as full-time review commissioner with the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Review Division (WHSCRD). The appointment is effective March 4, 2019 and was made through…
