January 13, 2021
Despite the challenges of Covid-19, Avalon Employment’s Transitions for Individuals with Autism pilot is already helping more than 30 people find meaningful work, and has earned the prestigious United Nations Zero Project award for innovative, impactful solutions that remove barriers…
January 12, 2021
March is Multiculturalism Month, a time when communities throughout the province celebrate the rich diversity of cultures across Newfoundland and Labrador. Coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21, Multiculturalism Month features a wide…
January 11, 2021
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Skills and Labour today announced over $700,000 to further support immigration at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) and Memorial University’s Grenfell Campus. With assistance from the Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Labour…
January 8, 2021
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Skills and Labour, will announce immigration initiatives and supports in Western Newfoundland on Monday, January 11. The event will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the cafeteria at College of the North Atlantic’s…
December 30, 2020
As requested by the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Statutory Review Committee, the Provincial Government is extending the committee’s reporting deadline to March 31, 2021 from December 31, 2020. Due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline for the…
December 29, 2020
Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador will be accepting applications, beginning January 2, 2021 at noon (NST). This is a new immigration option for highly educated, highly skilled newcomers with specialized experience in areas such as technology and ocean sciences, where…
December 23, 2020
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Skills and Labour, today announced $3 million in funding to help post-secondary students secure work terms. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, co-op students are experiencing difficulty securing the work placements they need to…
December 21, 2020
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and its partners are working to help ensure newcomers receive the services and support they need to feel they truly belong and have found a new home in the province. The Honourable Gerry Byrne,…
December 14, 2020
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Skills and Labour, today announced the appointment of Suzanne Hollett as interim Chief Review Commissioner of the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Review Division (WHSCRD), effective January 1, 2021. Biographical information is provided…
December 10, 2020
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Skills and Labour: Mr. Speaker, today is a day to celebrate a made-in-Newfoundland and Labrador success story – and not just a…
