Executive Council - 2011
January, February,
March, April, May,
June,
July, August, September,
October, November, December
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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