House of Assembly
December 13, 2006Government
House Leader Pleased with Accomplishments of Fall Session
The Government House Leader, the Honourable Loyola
Sullivan, said today that he is pleased with the achievements of the
fall sitting of the House of Assembly.
"This sitting was extremely productive, with 35 pieces of legislation
being passed into law," said Minister Sullivan. �We had some lively
debate on the various bills, and I appreciate the members� participation
and input.�
Until now, Newfoundland and Labrador was the only province that did not
have legislation to guide the operations of its provincial drug program,
a program that is being expanded in January. Legislation passed during
this session, under the Act Respecting Pharmaceutical Services, will
allow the provincial drug program to come under legislation, as
recommended by the Auditor General in 2005.
Among the other pieces of legislation passed were two resolutions on the
judges� tribunal on salaries and benefits, amendments to the Fish
Inspection Act, as well as a resolution on the appointment of the new
Citizens� Representative, Barry Fleming. His Honour the
Lieutenant-Governor, Edward Roberts gave Royal Assent to each of these
bills.
"Overall, I believe we made significant advancements during this
session. The 35 bills were the most that our government has ever passed
in a fall session and demonstrates the amount of business that was
accomplished," said Minister Sullivan. �No doubt, the legislation passed
this fall will serve to benefit all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians for
years to come."
Details on the legislation can be found at:
//www.gov.nl.ca/hoa/business/
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Media contact:
Donna Ivey
Communications
House of Assembly
709-729-0898, 697-1424
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