Executive Council
October 11, 2016

Shaping Our Future

Provincial Government Outlines “The Way Forward”

The Way Forward: Shaping Our Future event was held at The Rooms today to engage representatives from the business, labour, community and arts sectors about initiatives aimed at restoring fiscal balance while achieving better outcomes from programs and services. The event represents an important step in a public engagement process that began in January aimed at finalizing a vision for all future actions by the Provincial Government.

“I greatly appreciate the time and expertise of the attendees at today’s event, and the engagement of everyone who participated in the event online. Input gathered today will finalize one vision to guide all of government’s future efforts to reduce spending, foster economic development, and enhance the well-being of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.”
- The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

Actions at “The Way Forward” event were presented under three themes:

  • Securing Our Footing which are initiatives aimed at reducing government spending and stimulating the economy;
  • Realizing Our Potential which are initiatives aimed at addressing trends that have a negative impact on economic growth, and drive up government spending; and
  • Building for Our Future which are initiatives aimed at creating the long-term conditions necessary for growth and prosperity in our province.

All materials presented at the event, and a summary of feedback received, will be made available at thewayforward.gov.nl.ca.

QUICK FACTS

  • The Way Forward: Shaping Our Future took place today to engage representatives from the business, labour, community and arts sectors about initiatives aimed at restoring fiscal balance and promoting better outcomes.
  • The ideas presented at this event were informed by feedback received through public engagement over the coursthe past year.
  • A summary of the feedback received at the event as well as materials presented will be available at thewayforward.gov.nl.ca.

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Media contact:
Michelle Cannizzaro
Media Relations Manager
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
michellecannizzaro@gov.nl.ca

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