Human Resources, Labour and Employment
April 12, 2010
Job Creation Partnerships Approved for
Bay of Islands
Nine individuals will carry out
improvements to the local museum in Benoit's Cove
through two Job Creation Partnership projects which will
allow for building repairs, as well as the gathering of
artifacts and related historical information for display
in the museum. The Provincial Government is supporting
these projects through a maximum investment of $146,283
under the Job Creation Partnership program. As the
sponsor for both projects, the Town of Humber Arm South
will contribute $49,097, bringing the total project cost
to $195,380.
On November 2, 2009, responsibility
for Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA) programs
and services, including the Job Creation Partnership
program, transferred from the Federal Government to the
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Since that
time, 118 priority projects have been approved across
the province creating employment opportunities for more
than 500 people. The total investment in these projects
is approximately $7.5 million. This figure includes $2
million being invested directly by other Provincial
Government departments, municipalities, project sponsors
and non-profit groups.
"I would like to commend the Town of
Humber Arm South for sponsoring these projects, which
will enhance communities in the Bay of Islands," said
Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Human Resources,
Labour and Employment. "These projects are made possible
through the Job Creation Partnership program. Our
priority now is to identify ways to improve and expedite
the delivery of these and other employment programs and
services programs formerly under the direction of the
federal government. Our goal is to ensure that these
projects are tailored to more accurately respond to
local, regional and provincial needs."
"I am delighted that funding will be
provided for these projects," said Terry Loder, MHA for
the Bay of Islands. "They will have immediate impact to
the South Shore area by creating employment for nine
individuals. In the long term, these projects will
enhance tourism to the area and will help showcase the
Bay of Islands. I would like to thank the Provincial
Government for its support and the town of Humber Arm
South for sponsoring these two initiatives."
Through Job Creation Partnerships,
non-profit community-based organizations, municipal
governments and businesses partner with the Provincial
Government to address local priority needs. Examples of
potential partnership initiatives include maintenance
and repairs to community infrastructure, such as town
halls and churches; the beautification of public areas;
and the staffing of businesses or organizations. In
addition to in-kind or in-cash contributions from
sponsors, Job Creation Partnership program funding is
provided through direct contributions to sponsors or
through the extension of Employment Insurance benefits
for project participants.
For more information on the Labour
Market Development Agreement, including Job Creation
Partnerships, please visit:
www.hrle.gov.nl.ca/hrle/lmda.
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BACKGROUNDER
Labour Market Development Agreement
Labour Market Development Agreements (LMDAs)
are bilateral agreements between the Federal Government
and the Provincial/Territorial Governments that provide
funding focused on helping EI-eligible persons increase
their opportunities within the labour market.
LMDAs were established in 1996 and
many jurisdictions at the time chose to sign an
agreement with the Government of Canada that transferred
LMDA responsibility to the province. Under such an
agreement, provinces and territories assume
responsibility for the design, delivery and management
of the programs and services.
Newfoundland and Labrador, along with
a number of other jurisdictions, chose the co-managed
model where the Federal Government delivered the
programs and services but shared responsibility for the
design, management and evaluation of these programs with
provinces and territories. Since 1996, LMDA programs and
services have been delivered in this province through
Service Canada offices.
On September 5, 2008, the Government
of Newfoundland and Labrador signed a devolved LMDA with
the Government of Canada. Under the devolved LMDA, the
Provincial Government assumes responsibility for the
design and delivery of approximately $133 million
annually in EI-funded Employment Benefits and Support
Measures, effective November 2, 2009.
For the next two years, all provinces
and territories will receive additional LMDA funding
under the Federal Government's stimulus package, which
was released in the last federal budget. Newfoundland
and Labrador's share of this additional funding is an
additional $14.7 million per year.
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