March 3, 2025
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, today introduced proposed legislation to amend the RNC Act, to replace the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Public Complaints Commission and establish a new process relating to police misconduct. The new Act…
March 3, 2025
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, will be available to discuss a proposed legislation regarding the Law Enforcement Oversight Commission Act today (Monday, March 3). The availability will take place in the Media Centre, East Block,…
February 3, 2025
Today, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador proclaimed the new Correctional Services Act (the Act) and regulations. The new Act replaces the Prisons Act (1967) and Adult Corrections Act (1975). These long-awaited legislative changes represent a significant step towards a…
January 30, 2025
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, today announced that the Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program has been activated to assist those impacted by the storm surge that occurred between January 4 to 6, 2025….
January 27, 2025
The Provincial Government today announced the members of the Independent Churchill Falls Negotiation Oversight Panel. The panel members are: Dennis Browne, KC, Consumer Advocate, Chair C. Douglas Bowman, BS, MS Michael Wilson, CA, FCA Chair Dennis Browne, KC, selected the…
January 24, 2025
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, is pleased to announce the province’s newest appointments to the King’s Counsel by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The honorary title of King’s Counsel recognizes senior lawyers for exceptional merit…
January 20, 2025
The Fire Services Division, through the Department of Justice and Public Safety, advises municipalities and local service districts (LSD) that applications are now being accepted for the 2025-26 Fire Protection Vehicle and Equipment Funding Programs. Applications for 2025-26 funding programs…
January 15, 2025
The Policing Transformation Working Group is reminding residents that the survey to help shape the future of policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador is available until Wednesday, January 22, 2025. This survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and all…
January 15, 2025
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, today announced the appointment of a new Provincial Court judge. Andrew O. Brown is appointed to the Provincial Court in Clarenville. The appointment is effective today. A detailed biography can…
January 3, 2025
The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on a weather system that is anticipated to affect several regions of the province over the coming days (January 4-6). This storm is expected to bring a combination of strong gusty winds, rainfall…
