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Human Resources, Labour and Employment
Tourism, Culture and Recreation
September 21, 2010
Job Creation Partnership Projects Support
Tourism and Heritage in Grand Bank Region
The Provincial Government today highlighted
the approval of nine projects in the towns of Fortune, Grand Bank,
Garnish, Lawn, Lord's Cove and Winterland where 47 individuals gained
meaningful employment. The projects were made possible through an
investment of $269,751 under the Job Creation Partnership (JCP) program.
"Job Creation Partnership projects benefit
both the program participants and area residents," said the Honourable
Susan Sullivan, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment.
"Since the Provincial Government took control of this program in
November, we have been working diligently towards identifying ways to
improve and expedite the delivery of the program, while ensuring it is
tailored to more accurately respond to local, regional and provincial
needs. These projects are fine examples of how sponsors have identified
worthwhile initiatives and the Provincial Government is pleased to
provide the financial support required to ensure they are carried out
successfully."
The JCP projects included the hiring of:
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Eight individuals to complete upgrades to the
Sandy Cove Beach site and community beautification in Lord's Cove;
- One individual to manage the business and
financial aspects of a trailer park and tea room in Fortune;
- Three individuals to provide visitors with guided
tours and promote awareness of heritage sites in Fortune;
- Six individuals to assist in the operation of a
garden and help with coordinating museum events;
- 10 individuals to provide food, entertainment,
and maintenance services to the Grand Bank Theatre Festival;
- Five individuals to promote, market, and provide
maintenance for the Fortune Head Interpretation Centre and gift
shop;
- Six individuals to undertake infrastructure
repairs, enhancements and community beautification projects in Lawn;
- Seven individuals to perform general maintenance
and repairs to the trail and boardwalk at the EcoMuseum and to
promote heritage and the Living History program with the Winterland
Heritage Development Corporation; and,
- One individual to coordinate and plan special
events in Garnish.
"These kinds of projects benefit the region
overall and provide jobs for individuals whose work enhances local
tourism and supports our continued efforts to preserve and promote the
province's culture and heritage," said the Honourable Terry French,
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. "As a Provincial
Government, we understand the significance of these sectors and the
important economic benefit they provide to residents in communities
throughout the province."
"I am pleased to see such worthwhile projects
being completed through the Job Creation Partnership program," said the
Honourable Darin King, Minister of Education and MHA for Grand Bank. "By
partnering with our government, these sponsors are providing valuable
work opportunities for individuals while helping to promote our tourism
industry and heritage for visitors here at home and from around the
world."
Through Job Creation Partnerships, non-profit
community-based organizations and municipal governments 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 not-for-profit
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.
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:
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Bradley Power
Director of Communications
Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
709-729-0753, 699-5707
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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Corey T. Parsons
Constituency Assistant to
the Hon. Darin King
MHA for Grand Bank
709-832-2531
coreyparsons@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.
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