Human Resources, Labour and
Employment
May 12, 2010
Job Creation Partnership to Enhance Sports and
Recreation in Mount Pearl
Through a maximum investment of up to $37,207 under
the Job Creation Partnership program, the Provincial Government is
supporting enhanced sports and recreation to the benefit of the
residents of Mount Pearl.
Sponsored by the Mount Pearl Sports Alliance, an
individual will gain valuable work experience planning and preparing for
the Bringing True Sport to Mount Pearl symposium expected to take place
this spring. The total project cost is $42,007.
"This is a unique opportunity for an individual to be
directly involved in the planning and execution of this exciting
community event," said the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Human
Resources, Labour and Employment. "The Job Creation Partnership program
is one of many employment supports formerly delivered by the Federal
Government. We are currently working to identify 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."
"I am delighted that the Provincial Government will be
partnering with the Mount Pearl Sport Alliance, providing job creation
funding for this very community-oriented organization" said the
Honourable Dave Denine, MHA for Mount Pearl South. "Not only will this
provide job experience for an individual but it will benefit the
residents of Mount Pearl as this association provides assistance and
guidance to sporting organizations within our city."
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.
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
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Denise Humphries
Executive Assistant to the Honourable Dave Denine
MHA, Mount Pearl South
709-729-1405
denisehumphries@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.
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