Environment and Conservation
May 3, 2012
Government Delivers Support for Seniors
The Provincial Government recognizes the lifelong contribution of seniors to their communities and the province. Budget 2012: People and Prosperity, includes $3.7 million to provide seniors aged 65 and over with a 35 per cent reduction on driver’s licence and vehicle registration fees, and other licences and fees for such things as hunting, fishing, cutting wood and camping.
“Our seniors have spent a lifetime contributing to this province,” said the Honourable Paul Davis, Minister of Service NL. “They are drivers, own snowmobiles, hunt and fish, visit our numerous provincial parks and enjoy all that Newfoundland and Labrador has to offer. This program will allow our government to recognize our seniors and improve their overall quality of life.”
It is important that seniors are supported in their ability to remain independent and that efforts are made to improve their financial well-being. The provision of fee reductions as announced in Budget 2012 will support seniors in this way. This is especially significant, as Newfoundland and Labrador has a growing population of seniors who are continuing to be active long into their retirement years.
Seniors’ discounts for hunting, fishing and camping fees are effective immediately. The reductions on non-commercial motor vehicle and drivers licence fees are effective June 1, and will apply to all that are eligible for renewal from that day forward. Details on the discounts are available in the backgrounder below.
This program complements the goals of the Provincial Healthy Aging Policy Framework which aims to recognize older persons, celebrate diversity, support communities, encourage health and financial well-being, and support employment, education and research. The Healthy Aging Policy Framework was developed in close consultation with seniors in this province and outlines the key issues and strategic directions which will prepare Newfoundland and Labrador to respond to the needs of seniors now and in the future.
“I am pleased that government is able to deliver on this initiative, and to promote healthy living and enjoyment of our natural environment,” said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Environment and Conservation. “This package of discounts is wide ranging and includes many of the outdoor activities which our seniors enjoy. From fishing to camping, hunting to cutting wood, the program offers something for everyone.”
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Media contacts:
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Hugh Donnan Director of Communications Service NL 709-729-4860, 725-6511 hughdonnan@gov.nl.ca |
Melony O’Neill Director of Communications Department of Environment and Conservation 709-729-2575, 689-0928 moneill@gov.nl.ca |
BACKGROUNDER
Seniors’ Discounts Fee Reduction Schedule
The following is a table of fee reductions for seniors, age 65 and up:
| Item | Regular Fee | Reduced Fee for Seniors (65 & over) | Effective Date |
| Big Game Licence (moose and caribou) | $40.00 | $26.00 | May 1 |
| Black Bear Licence Island | $30.00 | $20.55 | |
| Black Bear Licence Labrador | $27.00 | $17.55 | |
| Labrador Caribou Licence | $13.50 | $8.76 | |
| Wolf Shooting Licence (Labrador) | $25.00 | $16.25 | |
| Trapping Licence | $10.00 | $6.50 | |
| Salmon Angling Licence | $17.00 | $11.05 | |
| Guide Licence | $10.00 | $6.50 | |
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Provincial Park Vehicle Entry Permits Daily Permit Province-Wide Seasonal |
$5.00 $20.00 |
$3.25 $13.00 |
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Serviced Campsites (electrical service) Nightly Fee Weekly Fee Monthly Fee Seasonal Fees (length of season varies by park) |
$23.00 $142.00 $565.00 $1,863 to $2,139 |
$14.95 $92.30 $367.25 $1,210.95 to $1,390.35 |
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Partially-Serviced Campsites (access to comfort stations, pit
toilets, and water taps) Nightly Fee Weekly Fee Monthly Fee Seasonal Fee(depending on the length of park season) |
$15.00 $92.00 $370.00 $1,135 to $1,395 |
$9.75 $59.80 $240.50 $737.75 to $906.75 |
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| Winter Camping Fee | $175.00 | $113.75 (Butter Pot and Notre Dame) | |
| Drivers Licence – Class 5 and 6 | $100.00 | $65.00 | June 1 |
| Road Test - Class 5 and 6 | $60.00 | $39.00 | |
| Non Driving Photo Identification Card | $25.00 | $16.00 | |
| Duplicate Driver’s Licence | $15.00 | $10.00 | |
| Annual Registration - Passenger Vehicle (counter; mail; bank; etc) | $140.00 | $91.00 | |
| Annual Registration - Passenger Vehicle (on-line) | $126.00 | $82.00 | |
| Annual Registration - Motor Cycle (counter; mail; bank; etc) | $75.00 | $49.00 | |
| Annual Registration - Motor Cycle (on-line) | $67.50 | $44.00 | |
| Annual registration - Antique Vehicle | $75.00 | $49.00 | |
| All Terrain Vehicle | $50.00 | $33.00 | |
| Trail Bike | $5.00 | $3.00 | |
| Snowmobile | $20.00 | $13.00 | |
| Transfer Of Registered Ownership - All Vehicles | $25.00 | $16.00 | |
| Duplicate Vehicle Registration | $15.00 | $10.00 | |
| Amateur Radio Operator Reserve Plate Fee | $15.00 | $10.00 | |
| Copy of Driver Record | $10.00 | $7.00 | |
| Replacement Identification Plate(s), Stickers Or Validation Marker(s) | $20.00 | $13.00 | |
| Licence fee for a recreational trailer (e.g. utility trailer, tent trailer, camping trailer) | $38.00 | $25.00 | |
| Single trip permit (personal-use vehicle) | $15.00 | $10.00 |
2012 05 03 2:10 p.m.