Human Resources, Labour and Employment
June 15, 2010
St. Barbe Area to
Benefit from Job Creation Partnerships
Two organizations in the St. Barbe area
have benefited from two Job Creation Partnership projects approved by
the Provincial Government. Six individuals have received valuable work
experience through the projects which total $105,548. The Provincial
Government's contribution is a maximum investment of up to $103,048.
The Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital Heritage
Corporation received the help of an administrative assistant for a
period of 44 weeks, and five individuals aided in a business and
community data collection and research initiative with the Central
Development Association.
"These projects have provided six
individuals with valuable work experience while providing support to the
respective project sponsors and their communities," said the Honourable
Susan Sullivan, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment. "The
Provincial Government recently assumed responsibility for the Job
Creation Partnership program, as well as a number of other employment
support programs, from the Federal Government. Our priority now is to
review all of these programs 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 the Job Creation Program, not
only will six individuals gain valuable work experience, but residents
of the St. Barbe area will benefit from the outcomes of these
initiatives as well," said Wallace Young, MHA for the District of St.
Barbe. "I offer my appreciation to all partners involved, including the
projects sponsors for identifying the need for support, and the
Provincial Government for providing the necessary funding to make these
projects happen."
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.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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Michelle Mitchelmore
Constituent Assistant to Wallace Young
MHA for St. Barbe
709-729-1668
michellemitchelmore@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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