March 1, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will attend a Forum on Francophone Immigration tomorrow (Friday, March 2) in Toronto, Ontario. This second meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for immigration will build on…
March 1, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will address the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association’s Student Mentorship Session today (Thursday, March 1) at 3:00 p.m. at the Delta Hotel in St. John’s. The session provides an…
February 27, 2018
Proposed amendments to the Labour Standards Act have received second reading in the House of Assembly. The amendments will ensure provincial legislation aligns with recent changes to the Canada Labour Code and recognizes the challenges often faced by young families…
February 22, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced initiatives to encourage the return of expatriate Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Office of Alumni Affairs will receive $22,800 under the Labour Market Partnerships Program…
February 20, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today announced an increase to the minimum wage of 15 cents bringing the rate to $11.15 effective April 1, 2018. The minimum overtime rate will increase to $16.73, 1.5…
February 19, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, will announce changes regarding minimum wage tomorrow (Tuesday, February 20) at 1:00 p.m. The announcement will take place in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building. A…
February 16, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, is offering best wishes to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians celebrating Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year and the Spring Festival among some cultures, is…
February 15, 2018
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, joined the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, today to announce an online training initiative pilot for apprentices that will enable them to stay in their home…
February 14, 2018
The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, promoted Newfoundland and Labrador as a beautiful, safe and welcoming destination at a recent immigration fair in Netherlands. The Emigratiebeurs Job Fair in Utrecht was held February 10-11 and…
February 14, 2018
The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will announce a new initiative for apprenticeship training tomorrow (Thursday, February 15). Premier Ball will be joined by the Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour. The announcement…
