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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
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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