Municipal Affairs and Environment
December 20, 2017

Provincial Government Releases Results of Regional Government Consultations

The Provincial Government today issued an update on the input received throughout the recent consultations on regional government. The consultations process was held between August and November with the purpose of seeking public input to help inform the development of a potential model of regional government and/or sharing of services for the province.

A document of regional themes has also been released to reflect feedback gathered at each of the 22 in-person engagement sessions that were held around the province. All raw data from each of the in-person engagement sessions and online questionnaires is also being made available.

All documents and information are available at www.engagenl.ca/ external link icon.

As part of The Way Forward: Realizing Our Potential, government announced its intention to implement regional governance and/or sharing of services pilot(s) by 2019.

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�By speaking to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and concerned organizations, governments and stakeholders, we have gathered information that will inform how we might address the demographic challenges that our province is facing. As we decide how to move forward, our government continues to be committed to supporting local governments� abilities to govern effectively and delivering quality services to residents.�
Honourable Eddie Joyce
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment

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Media contact
Lynn Robinson
Municipal Affairs and Environment
709-729-5449, 691-9466
lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca

2017 12 20                              11:20 a.m.