June 11, 2024
In light of the detrimental impact of the $625 million cut to Labour Market Transfer Agreements (LMTAs) on workers and employers, Atlantic Workforce Ministers met on June 6 and are demanding the Federal Government reverse this cut. Federal Budget 2024…
May 29, 2024
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills: Speaker, it is my duty to report to the House the current status of the Government of…
May 14, 2024
Provincial and territorial labour market ministers held an emergency meeting on May 7 to discuss the Federal Government’s decision to cut more than half a billion dollars in workforce training funding and the impact it will have on all Canadians….
May 6, 2024
The 2024 Federal Budget removed the 2017 top-up funding under the Labour Market Transfer Agreements, resulting in a funding reduction of more than $16.8 million per year for Newfoundland and Labrador. With the Government of Canada’s decision to cut $625…
April 11, 2024
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, today announced an investment of $395,000 to the Rotary Arts Centre for workforce development in cultural industries featured at the centre’s Corner Brook-based theatrical performance and visual arts space….
April 10, 2024
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, will announce funding for workforce development in cultural industries on Thursday, April 11, at the Rotary Arts Centre, 5 Park Street, Corner Brook. Minister Byrne will be joined by…
March 25, 2024
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, and the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, will announce funding to support skills development, Tuesday, March 26, at the Centre for Research and Innovation, 1…
March 7, 2024
The Provincial Government is now accepting applications for the Job Creation Partnerships program. This year will feature the following increased pay for workers to reflect increased Employment Insurance (EI) and minimum wage rates: Supervisor or high-skilled positions – $668 per…
March 5, 2024
The Provincial Government is taking applications for its Employment Steps for Success Program (ESS). A total investment of $1 million is now available to non-profit community organizations to assist people with career planning and employment readiness. Last year, the Employment…
March 1, 2024
The Provincial Government is celebrating March as Multiculturalism Month in Newfoundland and Labrador by opening applications for this year’s Newfoundland and Labrador Multiculturalism Grant Program. A total investment of $20,800, for grants of up to $1,000, is available to develop,…
