September 29, 2021
Changes to the Vital Statistics Act and Regulations, made during the spring sitting of the House of Assembly, support the Provincial Government’s commitment to enhance consumer protection and improve the overall experience of government services. Effective October 1, amendments come…
September 20, 2021
The Provincial Government is highlighting the work of public sector employees in the environmental public health field by recognizing September 20 to 24 as Environmental Public Health Week in Newfoundland and Labrador. During the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental public health professionals…
September 13, 2021
The Provincial Government is considering changes to the Mortgage Brokers Act and is seeking input from individuals working in the mortgage brokering industry, customers of mortgage brokers and the general public regarding the proposed amendments. Mortgage brokers in Newfoundland and…
September 3, 2021
Next week students throughout the province will embark on a new school year. With the return to school comes increased motor vehicle, cyclist and pedestrian traffic. Motorists are reminded to drive with extra caution, especially in school zones. The following…
August 24, 2021
The Department of Digital Government and Service NL announced today that Pomerleau Inc. has been charged with violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Charges arise from an incident that occurred on August 27, 2019 in Stephenville. A worker…
July 26, 2021
The Provincial Government wishes to update residents of the province on walk-in services at the Motor Registration Division. Beginning Wednesday, July 28, and every Wednesday thereafter, Motor Registration will provide walk-in counter service to seniors and those who require assistance….
July 2, 2021
With the summer season now officially in full swing and the province re-opening to the rest of Canada, many residents and visitors will take to the roadways to explore and enjoy Newfoundland and Labrador. It is incumbent upon everyone to…
June 17, 2021
Inclusion of individuals with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions is a proud commitment of the Provincial Government. Proposed changes to the Vital Statistics Act, 2009 would allow residents of Newfoundland and Labrador who were not born in…
June 8, 2021
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Digital Government and Service NL: Mr. Speaker, too often, people in our province are seriously injured or killed because of irresponsible behaviour…
June 2, 2021
All motor carriers and drivers of commercial buses and trucks are required to maintain a daily log of hours driven to ensure that fatigue does not impair their ability to drive safe. Beginning June 12, 2021, the Government of Canada…
