September 13, 1999
(Executive Council)

Minister proclaims National Payroll Week

Treasury Board President Anna Thistle today proclaimed September 13 to 17, as National Payroll Week in Newfoundland and Labrador. This week is set aside to recognize the important role of payroll professionals across the country.

"Throughout this province and indeed the country, we too often take for granted that our paycheques will be ready as promised," said Ms. Thistle. "National Payroll Week gives us the opportunity to recognize the work ethic and excellence of payroll professionals, and the changing environment in which they work. In government, and in private enterprise, emerging technologies and changing structures provide daily challenges to these dedicated individuals."

National Payroll Week is sponsored by the Canadian Payroll Association along with key payroll product and service providers.

Media contact: David Wells, Communications, (709) 729-6830.

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PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS The 5th Annual National Payroll Week will take place from September 13 to 17, 1999; and

WHEREAS The objective of National Payroll Week is to educate the public on the vital role these professionals play in the workforce; and

WHEREAS Complex government legislation, emerging technologies and a changing workplace make payroll increasingly intricate and require the payroll professional to constantly upgrade knowledge and skills and maintain a standard of professional excellence; and

WHEREAS Payroll professionals collect billions of dollars in taxes and withholdings on behalf of the federal and provincial governments and then produce 14 million T4's each year; and

WHEREAS Workers across Canada count on payroll professionals to deduct taxes and withholdings accurately and issue their pay in a timely manner; and

WHEREAS Employers across Canada depend on their payroll professionals to maintain timely, accurate payrolls to prevent government penalties and other costly errors; and

WHEREAS National Payroll Week is sponsored by The Canadian Payroll Association together with a cross-section of payroll industry suppliers who cast aside competitiveness each year and unite to boost the profile of the payroll professional.

NOW, THEREFORE, I Anna Thistle, President of the Treasury Board, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador do hereby proclaim the week of September 13 to 17, 1999

NATIONAL PAYROLL WEEK

In Newfoundland and Labrador and urge all residents, workers and employers to lend their support.

Anna Thistle MHA
President of Treasury Board

1999 09 13                       10:00 a.m.