Human Resources, Labour and Employment
Tourism, Culture and Recreation
June 11, 2010
Job Creation Partnerships Support
District of Harbour Main
Through Job Creation Partnership projects, 20
individuals in the District of Harbour Main have received employment.
The Provincial Government contributed $249,582 to four projects
delivered by the Town of Holyrood, Cupids 400 Inc. and the Holyrood
Marina Park Corporation.
The approved funding provided employment to
individuals for the construction of a
walking trail in the Town of Holyrood, support for preparations for the
upcoming Cupids 400 celebrations, and the construction of docks and
piers at the Holyrood Marina Park.
"These Job Creation Partnership projects not only
enabled program participants to gain work experience, but benefited area
residents as well," said the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of
Human Resources, Labour and Employment. "This employment support program
became the responsibility of the Provincial Government late last fall.
We are currently working to ensure that this program, and all others
formerly delivered by the Federal Government, are tailored to meet
local, regional and provincial needs."
"All of these projects support the goals of the
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation — whether it be providing
improved access to recreational walking and boating opportunities, or
celebrating the 400th anniversary of Cupids this year," said
the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and
Recreation. "We look forward to the Cupids celebration in particular, as
we anticipate visitors from throughout Canada and the world will also
visit neighbouring communities as part of their travels throughout the
region."
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.
"The projects carried out under this Job Creation
Partnership are of great benefit to all area residents," said the
Honourable Tom Hedderson, MHA for Harbour Main. "Aside from the obvious
benefit of local employment, these projects have created lasting
benefits for the region through community infrastructure improvements
and support for Cupids 400."
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 CommunicationsDepartment of Human Resources, Labour
and Employment
709-729-0753, 697-5216
bradleypower@gov.nl.ca
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Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
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Sharon Vokey
Executive Assistant for
Hon. Tom Hedderson, MHA Harbour Main
709-729-5884
SharonVokey@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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