Executive Council - 2011

January, February, March, April, May, June,
July, August, September, October, November, December

On October 28, 2011, the Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat and the Labrador Affairs Office were created.

News releases from the former Department of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs

January

January 6
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Annual Seniors Event

Senior Appointment Announced

January 12
Media Advisory: Premier Dunderdale Attending Premiere Event for Season Two Republic of Doyle

January 13
Media Advisory: Swearing-in Ceremony

Premier Announces Changes to Cabinet

January 21
Media Advisory: Premier Dunderdale Attending Friends of India Annual Cultural Evening

January 24

Premier Announces Date for By-Election in District of Humber West

January 25
Media Advisory: Premier to Officially Open New Paradise Elementary School

January 26
Premier Officially Opens New Paradise Elementary School

Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Grade 3 Class at Roncalli Elementary

January 27
Provincial Government Pleased That Voisey’s Bay Tentative Agreement Reached

January 28
Senior Appointments Announced
Time Running Out to Nominate for URock Volunteer Awards


February

February 1
Media Advisory: Changes in Media Contacts
Media Advisory: Premier in Ottawa to Meet with Prime Minister and Other Federal Cabinet Ministers

February 2
Media Advisory: Premier Available to Media Regarding Ottawa Visit

February 3
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Annual Volunteerism Luncheon

February 4
Violence Prevention Gains Spotlight in February
Newfoundland and Labrador to Recognize and Honour 60 Years of Service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as Queen of Canada
Media Advisory: Premier Dunderdale Attends Opening Ceremonies for the Mount Pearl Frosty Festival
Media Advisory: Premier to Address Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs

February 7
Media Advisory: Celtic Explorer to Arrive in St. John’s

February 8
New Ferries to Honour Provincial Political Pioneers
Media Advisory: Ministers to Address Sixth Annual Aboriginal Women’s Conference
Celtic Explorer Fisheries Science Research Vessel Arrives in Province

February 9
Media Advisory: Update on Media Contacts
Aboriginal Women Gather to Advance Equality
Media Advisory: Premier Does Not Have Twitter Account

February 10
Media Advisory: Premier to Address Rotary Club of St. John’s
Media Advisory: Premier Attending Christening of the MV Blue Puttees

February 11
Media Advisory: Premier Available to Media Regarding Meeting with Prime Minister
Media Advisory: Premier to Address Construction Newfoundland and Labrador’s Awards Gala Dinner
Premier Appoints Press Secretary

February 15
Media Advisory: Minister to Address New Canadians at Citizenship Ceremony
Media Advisory: Cabinet to Hold Retreat on Burin Peninsula
Marguerite’s Place Receives Operational Funding

February 16
Media Advisory: Premier to Make Health Care Funding Announcement on Burin Peninsula
Media Advisory: Health Care Funding Announcement on Burin Peninsula Cancelled
Annual VPI Conference Focuses on Sexual Orientation and Violence
Media Advisory: Cabinet Retreat Cancelled

February 21
Schools Participate in Violence Awareness Week Activities

February 23
Media Advisory: Premier to Address St. John’s Board of Trade

February 24
Premier and Cabinet Ministers to Attend Annual Gathering of Combined Councils of Labrador
Media Advisory: Premier to Address Combined Councils of Labrador
Media Advisory: Premier to Participate in Official Opening of Chemotherapy Suite
Media Advisory: Premier to Participate in Events

February 25
Happy Valley-Goose Bay Benefiting from $3.2 Million in Health Care Investments
New Chemotherapy Suite Officially Opened at the Labrador Health Centre
Funding Announced for New Mental Health Initiative and Health Care Equipment for Northern Labrador

February 28
Media Advisory: Update on Media Contacts


March

March 3
Senior Appointments Announced

Tentative Agreement for Medical Interns and Residents Reached

March 8
International Women’s Day Reaches Centennial Anniversary

March 10
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in International Women’s Day Event

March 11
Senior Appointments Announced

March 15
Media Advisory: Update on Media Contacts
Media Advisory: MUN Students Get Recognition for Volunteer Efforts

March 16
Media Advisory: Swearing-in Ceremony
Senior Appointment Announced

March 18
Media Advisory: Throne Speech Lock-in for Members of the Media

March 21
Media Advisory: Premier Available to Media
Speech from the Throne 2011
Premier’s Response to Speech from the Throne

March 22
Media Advisory: Premier to Address MUN Awards Reception

March 24
Ministerial Statement - Premier Encourages Participation in International Purple Day

March 28
Ministerial Statement – Annual Conference Sheds Light on Issues
Premier Announces Two Senior Appointments

March 30
Media Advisory: Update on Media Contacts
Premier Announces Appointment


April

April 5
Premier Announces Appointment

April 7
Ministerial Statement - April 10 - 16 Recognized as National Volunteer Week
Media Advisory: Minister Celebrates Memorial University Volunteer Day

April 8
Celebrating Stars in the Community
 

April 11
Media Advisory: Budget 2011 Media Lock-In
 

April 12
Senior Appointment Announced
 

April 13
Premier Encourages Nominations for Council of the Federation Literacy Award

April 14
Media Advisory: Premier to Address Exploits Regional Chamber of Commerce

April 19
Standing Strong: For Prosperity. For Our Future. For Newfoundland and Labrador

Investments for Communities Help Build a Prosperous Future

April 21
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in ANZAC Memorial Ceremony in Ottawa

April 26
Premier Releases Responses from Federal Leaders

April 29
Senior Appointment Announced
Media Advisory: Delegation to Attend Annual Offshore Technology Conference
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Community Awards Banquet

 


May

May 3

Premier's Statement on Federal Election Results
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Volunteer Appreciation Reception

May 5
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Volunteer Appreciation Event

May 9
Media Advisory: Council of Atlantic Premiers to meet in Sussex, N.B., May 15-16
Ministerial Statement - Premier Expresses Condolences to the Family of Paul Reynolds

May 11
Media Advisory: Premier to Participate in Literacy Event

May 12
Premier Names New President of College of the North Atlantic

May 13
Young Volunteers to Rock the Red Carpet at URock Volunteer Awards
Media Advisory: Premier to Present URock Volunteer Awards

May 16
Atlantic Premiers Act to Strengthen Regional Collaboration (Version française)

May 17
Ministerial Statement - Recipients of URock Volunteer Awards Honoured

May 19
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Citizen of the Year Ceremony
New Chief Electoral Officer, Commissioner for Legislative Standards
Media Advisory: Premier to Address Junior Achievement Hall of Fame Ceremonies

May 25
Media Advisory: Premier to Host Athletic Awards Reception
Media Advisory: Premier to Address MacMorran Community Centre Annual General Meeting

May 26
Outstanding Accomplishments of Provincial Athletes Honoured

May 27
Media Advisory: Premier to Address RCMP Awards Ceremony

May 30
Senior Appointment Announced

 


June

June 2
Changes to Senior Appointments Announced
Media Advisory: High School Volunteer Medal to be Unveiled

June 3
Media Advisory: Premier to Participate in Medals Repatriation Ceremony and Reception
High School Volunteer Medal Unveiled
Senior Appointment Announced

June 10
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Events in Corner Brook
Eye Care Centre Opens in Corner Brook
Provincial Government Supports Canadian Student Leadership Conference
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Events in the Bay of Islands
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador Banquet 

June 14
Newfoundland and Labrador Aboriginal Delegation to Attend National Aboriginal Women’s Forum

June 15
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Recognized by Provincial Government

June 16
Media Advisory: Premier to Address College of the North Atlantic Graduation Ceremonies


June 17
Media Advisory: Premier to Address the Avalon Motorcycle Ride for Dad Media Advisory: Premier to Address Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Services’ Annual Convention

June 20
Media Advisory: Public Service Awards of Excellence to be Presented
Awards Recognize Outstanding Contributions of Public Service Employees
Media Advisory: Premier to Make Opening Address at NOIA Conference 2011

June 22
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Art Show at Roncalli Elementary
Premier to Welcome Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston
Media Advisory: Premier Available to Media

June 23
Premier to Attend World War I Ceremonies in Europe
Premier Comments on Federal Government Closure of Maritime Rescue Sub-centre
Senior Appointments Announced

June 24
Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador Hosting Annual Conference of the Governor General, Lieutenant Governors and Territorial Commissioners

June 29
Statement from the Honourable John Crosbie, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada

June 30
Premier to Lay Wreath and Speak at Beaumont Hamel Ceremony in France
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Ottawa Wreath Laying Ceremony
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Lebanese Association Event

 


July

July 1
Provincial Government Applauds Acceptance of Tshash Petapen (New Dawn) Agreements

July 4
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Federal-Provincial-Territorial Status of Women Meeting

July 8
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend 35th Annual Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers  
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Planners Conference

July 12
Media Advisory: Premier Available to Media Regarding Conference
Lower Churchill Garners Keen Interest at NEG/ECP Conference

July 13
Media Advisory: Premier to Open Centre for Aquaculture Health and Development in St. Alban’s
Media Advisory: Premier and Minister to Present Aquaculture Awards in Milltown

July 14
Premier Opens New Aquaculture Centre in St. Alban’s
Media Advisory: Premier to Open New Aquaculture Wharves at Hermitage-Sandyville and Pool’s Cove
Media Advisory: Final Details of Council of the Federation Summer Meeting in Vancouver on July 20-22 (Version française)

July 15
Premier Opens New Aquaculture Wharves in Hermitage-Sandyville and Pool’s Cove

July 18
Provincial Government Joins Community Groups in Celebrating Pride Week
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Meeting of Council of the Federation
Corner Brook Woman Named Recipient of Council of the Federation Literacy Award

July 21
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at National Convention in Gander
Meeting with National Aboriginal Leaders Productive
Annual Garden Party at Government House

July 22
Interim Auditor General Appointed
Premier Leads on Supports for Families
Premiers Focus on Families

July 27
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Heritage Centre Opening and Twillingate Festival

July 28
Media Advisory: Premier to Participate in Official Opening of Gander Fire Hall

July 29
Media Advisory: Premier to Make Announcement in Lewisporte
New Fire Hall Opens in Gander
Premier Announces Senior Appointment
Premier Announces $3.5 Million for New Swimming Pool in Lewisporte
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Events in Central Region

 


August

August 2
Inuit Remains to be Returned to Rose Island
Premier to Attend Royal St. John’s Regatta

August 4
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Annual General Meeting
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Events and Make Announcement on West Coast

August 5
National Women’s Conference Shines Spotlight on Newfoundland and Labrador
Margaret Bowater Park Officially Reopened Today
New City Hall Officially Opens in Corner Brook
Premier Announces $6 Million for Sport and Recreation Facility in Pasadena

August 8
Media Advisory: Cabinet to Hold Retreat on Burin Peninsula

August 9
Premier Extends Best Wishes to Yvonne Jones

August 11
Media Advisory: Premier to Make Significant Announcement in St. Lawrence
Premier Announces Support for St. Lawrence Fluorspar Mine
Media Advisory: Premier to Announce Funding in Marystown
Cabinet Retreat in Marystown Productive and Successful

August 12
Town of Marystown Receives an Additional $543,000 to Attract Commercial and Industrial Developments
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Old Perlican 40th Anniversary Celebrations

August 15
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Inuit Repatriation Ceremony

August 16
Media Advisory: Premier Visiting North Coast of Labrador

August 17
Inuit Remains Returned to Rose Island
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Events in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Labrador West

August 19
Family Resource Centre Officially Opens in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Premier Announces Funding for Child Care in Labrador
Senior Appointments Announced
Premier Welcomes the Installation of New CT Scanner in Labrador West
New Dialysis Site Officially Opened at the Captain William Jackman Memorial Hospital
New Medical Equipment Announced in Labrador West

August 22
Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Recipients Announced
Premier Expresses Condolences on Passing of Jack Layton
Media Advisory: Premier Available to the Media
Visit by New England Governors Focuses on Potential of Lower Churchill

August 23
Media Advisory: Premier to Address Man in Motion 25th Anniversary Relay Launch
Media Advisory: New Directors of Communications Appointed

August 24
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Rick Hansen Relay Celebration
Media Advisory: Premier Dunderdale to Make Announcement in St. John’s

August 25
St. John’s Social Housing Neighbourhood to be Revitalized
Women’s Film Festival Granted $60,000 from Provincial Government
Media Advisory: Premier Available to Media on Environmental Assessment Report

August 26
Media Advisory: Minister to Recognize Merchant Navy Veterans Day

August 29
Voluntary and Non-Profit Sector Web Resource Launched
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Stanley Cup Celebrations in Bonavista

August 31
Media Advisory: Federal and Provincial Governments to Make a Major Funding Announcement
Governments Partner to Support Infrastructure Initiatives in Newfoundland and Labrador
 


September

September 2
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Labour Day Parade in Grand Falls-Windsor

September 6
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend 9/11 Commemoration Events
Media Advisory: Premier Available to Media

September 7
Media Advisory: Literacy Award to be Presented in Corner Brook

September 8
Prestigious Literacy Award Presentation Marks International Literacy Day in Province

September 12
Media Advisory: Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Investiture Ceremony
Provincial Government and Community Groups Stand Strong Against Sexual Violence
Media Advisory: Premier to Participate in Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Investiture Ceremony

September 13
Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Recipients Invested at Government House
Housing Corporation CEO Tenders Resignation

September 14
Media Advisory: Premier Puts Heart into Awareness

September 15
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Grand Falls-Windsor Take Back the Night Rally

September 16
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Agricultural Exhibition
Media Advisory: Premier to Give Keynote Address at Canadian Chamber Gathering

September 19
Media Advisory: Premier to Visit Lieutenant Governor

 


October

October 2
Premier Offers Condolences on Passing of Nancy Riche

October 18
National Person’s Day Celebrates Past Contributions and Continued Advancements

October 19
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Angels Corner Unveiling

October 20
Angels Corner Unveiled in St. John’s

October 25
Senior Appointments Announced

October 27
Media Advisory: Swearing-in Ceremony for Cabinet October 28
Media Advisory: Premier to Speak at 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

October 28
Premier Dunderdale Appoints New Cabinet, Announces Departmental Restructuring
Media Advisory: Premier to Speak at MusicNL Awards Gala

 


November

November 1
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Launch of Memorial University Fundraising Campaign

November 2
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Inuit Film Series Launch

November 3
Media Advisory: Premier to Speak at Energy Conference
Labrador City School to Receive Electrical Upgrades

November 4
Premier's Address to the New England-Canada Business Council’s 19th Annual Energy, Trade and Technology Conference

November 9
Community Radio Creating a Stronger Cultural Connection (Version française)

November 10
Media Advisory: Premier to Participate in Remembrance Day Ceremony
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Remembrance Day Event

November 15
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation – New Affordable Housing Homes for Hopedale
Funding Supports New Craft Centre for Makkovik

November 16
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Innu Signing Ceremony

November 18
Premier Announces Senior Appointments
A New Dawn for the Labrador Innu

November 21
Media Advisory: New Directors of Communications Appointed

November 25
Second Purple Ribbon Campaign Officially Underway
Public Advisory: Changes Made to Oil Tank Repair and Replacement Plan for Labrador’s North Coast

November 29
Local Sparks, Brownies, Girl Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers to Decorate the Christmas Tree at Government House


December

December 1
Media Advisory: Premier to Participate in Sealing Memorial Campaign Launch

December 2
Media Advisory: Council of Atlantic Premiers to Meet in St. John’s
Home from the Sea Campaign to Receive up to $500,000 from the Provincial Government
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Event Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 5
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Annual Volunteerism Luncheon
Atlantic Premiers Present Vision for Renewal of Key Federal Transfers (Version française)

December 6
Province Commemorates National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Media Advisory: Premier to Welcome Shallaway at Confederation Building

December 8
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Academic Awards Presentation at Menihek High School
New Labrador Benefits Agreement Reached with Unions

December 12
Funding Provided for Violence Prevention Work in Aboriginal Communities in Newfoundland and Labrador

December 15
Media Advisory: Premier to Participate in Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Ceremony

December 19
Measures Implemented for 2011-12 George River Caribou Hunting Season
Winter Ferry Service Across the Straits Made Permanent

December 21
Media Advisory: Premier to Read with Santa
Cabinet Ministers Meet with the Combined Councils of Labrador
OutrageNL Campaign Advances Violence Prevention in Newfoundland and Labrador

December 22
Hopedale Families Move Into New Homes
Nominations Encouraged for the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador

December 23
Public Advisory: Extension Provided for Oil Tank Certifications

December 29
Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador and Mrs. Crosbie to Host Annual New Year’s Levee
Premier’s Athletic Awards Program is Open for Applications

 


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