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Human Resources, Labour and Employment
May 11, 2010

Recreation Programming to be Enhanced with
Job Creation Partnership on Bell Island

Through the Job Creation Partnership program, residents of Bell Island will benefit from an enhanced recreation program. The Provincial Government will support this project through a maximum investment of up to $32,551 under the Job Creation Partnership program.

Sponsored by the Town of Wabana, this project, which totals $79,906, will allow for an individual to be hired as a recreation program assistant and be responsible for planning, organizing, directing and evaluating recreation programs for the Town of Wabana.

"Through the Job Creation Partnership program, an individual will be hired to ensure that the recreation programs offered by Wabana are meeting the needs and desires of the residents of Bell Island," said the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment. "Job Creation Partnership projects benefit both the program participants and area residents. Since the Provincial Government took control of this program in November, we have been working towards identifying ways to improve and expedite the delivery of these programs, while ensuring that they are tailored to more accurately respond to local, regional and provincial needs."

Non-profit community-based organizations, municipal governments and businesses partner with the Provincial Government to address local priority needs through the Job Creation Partnership program. 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.

"This project will provide lasting benefit to Wabana and is a strong example of the benefits of community and government working together to create meaningful jobs and support community programming," said the Honourable Dianne Whalen, MHA for Conception Bay East and Bell Island. "Funding will not only provide employment, but support the organization of recreational programming for Wabana and help support the benefits of a healthy, active community."

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.

For more information on the Labour Market Development Agreement, including Job Creation Partnerships, please visit: www.gov.nl.ca/hrle/lmda 

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Media contacts:

Bradley Power
Director of Communications
Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
709-729-0753, 697-5216
bradleypower@gov.nl.ca
Jim Gladney
Executive Assistant to the Honourable Dianne Whalen, MHA for Conception Bay East-Bell Island
709-729-3053, 699-4668
JimGladney@gov.nl.ca

 

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 funding is an additional $14.7 million per year.

2010 05 11                                                     10:25 a.m.


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