Human Resources, Labour and Employment
June 1, 2010
Terra Nova to Benefit From Job Creation
Partnerships
The Provincial Government will support five projects
through a maximum investment of up to $173,372 under the Job Creation
Partnership program.
Totalling $233,886, 21 individuals in the Terra Nova
district will gain valuable work experience through these projects. Six
individuals will be hired to carry out infrastructure repairs to the
Bloomfield Musgravetown Lion's Club; the Town of Gambo will employ two
individuals to assist with special event planning; and two individuals
will gain employment with the House of Diamonds Art Centre as a website
assistant and gallery and retail shop manager. In addition, the Town of
Dover will employ individuals to clean up various public areas as part
of the Tidy Town's initiative as well as perform renovations and
infrastructure improvements to the Dover Fault trail.
"In addition to 21 individuals gaining valuable work
experience, these projects will have long-term positive impacts on their
communities," said the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Human
Resources, Labour and Employment. "These projects were made possible
through the Job Creation Partnership program, which was formerly
delivered by the Federal Government. Our priority now is to review all
the programs and services that became the responsibility of the
Provincial Government this past November, in order to identify ways to
improve and expedite their delivery, while ensuring that they are
tailored to more accurately respond to local, regional and provincial
needs."
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.
"This is a welcomed announcement," said Sandy Collins,
MHA for Terra Nova. "These projects will fulfill vital needs in their
respective communities. Not only will it allow these community
organizations to function more effectively, but it will also provide
meaningful employment to a number of individuals. I'm extremely happy to
see the Provincial Government supporting these very worthwhile causes."
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.hrle.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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Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca
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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 funding is an additional $14.7
million per year.
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