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Week of : March 22 - 28, 1999

March 22

Temporary stop trading order issued by Securities Division
NOTE TO EDITORS: Intergovernmental Affairs Minister attending meeting in Regina
Premier expresses qualified support for merger of telephone companies
Charges laid against North Atlantic Refinery in connection with March 25, 1998 fire/explosion
Budget 1999
- Budget Speech
  Budget 1999-2000: Investing in Priorities
  Budget Highlights 1999
  Financing more accessible to inshore fish harvesters
  New resources, strategic investments strengthen regional economic development agenda
  Minister announces teacher allocations for 1999/2000 school year
  $500,000 announced for literacy strategy
  Budget Highlights 1999/2000 Department of Education post-secondary system
  Funding for renovations and upgrades at College of the North Atlantic
  Budget Highlights 1999/2000 Department of Education K-12 system
  Funding approved for environmental remediation work
  Government increases minimum wage
  Strategic Social Plan
  New Low Income Seniors’ Benefits Introduced
  Government Further Eases Tax Burden for Businesses
  Additional Revenues
  Aggressive efforts to diversify and revitalize the fishery
  Province extends safety nets program
  Province participates in Agriculture Income Disaster Assistance Program
  Forestry support expands in Labrador
  Silviculture programs help sustain forest resources
  Forest resource roads construction benefits industry and public
  Newfoundland and Labrador Legacy Nature Trust
  Service and protection for the province’s consumers
  $40 million deficit for regional health boards eliminated
  $15 million investment in health and community services system
  $6 million for Meditech System
  Bursaries for MUN medical graduates
  Personal Care Allowance for Seniors in Long-Term Care
  $10 Million for Equipment
  $5 Million for Year 2000
  Minister announces income support and employment initiatives
  New Industrial Benefits Strategy to be developed
  Provision of four new RCMP units for Coastal Labrador
  $1.8 million for new youth remand centre
  New Mineral Exploration Program Increases Exploration and Opportunities for Development in Province
  Additional Resources for Energy Branch
  Debt relief program to continue for municipalities
  Charges laid against North Atlantic Refinery
  $100 Million Capital Works Program announced
  Funding continued for regular municipal capital works program
  Enactment of New Municipalities Act
  Minister says budget sets stage for continued growth
  Capital program to refurbish major tourist attractions
  Eco-tourism potential in province being built through trails
  Improved Accountability Framework for Boards and Agencies
  Capital Roads Program Largest Since Confederation

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