Executive Council
October 10, 2014

Premier Announces Department Name Change

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced that the Department of Public Safety is being renamed the Department of Justice and Public Safety.

“Recently government changed the name of the Department of Justice to the Department of Public Safety, after hearing feedback from the general public regarding the need for government to have a greater focus on crime and the safety of citizens. Stakeholders have since expressed some concern that the new department name may cause confusion. To address this, while also more clearly reflecting the Attorney General responsibilities, we are incorporating the former departmental name (Justice) into the current title. I can assure the public that we are committed to a strong justice system and safer communities. This new department name reflects that commitment. Our government will continue to listen to the residents of the province and act accordingly.”
- The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Department of Justice and Public Safety will continue to protect the rights and freedoms of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians while also ensuring that public safety remains a significant focus. A key contributor to that mandate will be the establishment of a Premier’s Advisory Council on Crime.

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Media contact:
Donna Ivey
709-729-3551
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca

2014 10 10                              5:20 p.m.