Human Resources, Labour and Employment - 2006 |
July, August, September, October, November, December
February 10
NOTE TO EDITORS - Announcement on Workers'
Compensation Spousal Benefits
Spouses of deceased
workers to receive retroactive benefits
February 17
The Great Skate, February 19
NLHC awards tender for
energy efficiency training seminars
February 21
Government to hold news conference and technical
briefing for the media onchanges to
Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining Act
February 22
Government
to implement collective bargaining recommendations in Cashin report
February 23
Website promotes Newfoundland and Labrador to
skilled immigrants and entrepreneurs
March 10
Members of Fish Price Setting Panel announced
March 14
NOTE TO EDITORS: Meetings of federal, provincial and
territorial ministers of labour
March 17
NOTE TO EDITORS: Notice of fraudulent Long Term
Assistance cheques
March
28
NOTE TO EDITORS: Minister to discuss poverty
reduction
March 29
Increased income support rates will add up to reduced
poverty: Minister
March 30
The Right Choices: Reducing Poverty; Increasing
Self-Reliance
April 4
Ministerial Statement - Meeting for Ministers
Responsible for Labour
April 12
Request for extension granted to Workers�
Compensation Review Committee'
April 27
National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured
on the job
May 9
Ministerial Statement - Full-time international
students can apply for an Off-Campus Work Permit
May 12
Government receives request from FPI for labour
relations assistance
May 26
Province reaffirms commitment to poverty
reduction
Newfoundland and Labrador
Housing Corporation - Olympic gold medalists Brad Gushue and Mark Nichols to
deliver motivational sessions to children in communities throughout the province
June 1
Worker�s Compensation Review Committee submits report
to government
Another 25 cent increase
in minimum wage as of June 1, 2006
June 8
NOTE TO EDITORS: Minister to speak at 10th Annual
Provincial Conference on Supported Employment
June 15
NOTE TO EDITORS: Minister to address Social Inclusion
and Child and Family Poverty Forum
June 22
NOTE TO EDITORS: Ministers to release Poverty
Reduction Strategy
June 23
New strategy to reduce poverty in the province
Workers compensation
review report released for public comment
July 31
NOTE TO EDITORS: Minister to make presentation at
Association of New Canadians
Regulation change helps
clients with dependents access post-secondary education
August 1
Government expands partnership to support
newcomers and immigrants
August 8
NOTE TO EDITORS: Minister attending meeting of
Atlantic Federal-Provincial Ministers of Immigration
August 9
Ministers meet on an Atlantic approach to immigration
August 10
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation - $137,000 renovation contract
awarded
August 11
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation -
Painting contract awarded for NLHC housing units
August 15
Newfoundland and Labrador
Housing Corporation - Residential oil tank replacement
August 21
NOTE TO EDITORS: Minister to officially re-open
department�s Baie Verte District Office
August 29
Another successful summer for youth and student
employment
August 30
A year of success for the Canadian Tire JumpStart
program
September 7
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation -
Major renovations underway on NLHC housing units on Watson Crescent
Newfoundland and
Labrador Housing Corporation - Renovations underway at Chalker Place
September 8
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation -
Renovations in city�s west end
September 11
Minister encourages parties involved in the Voisey�s
Bay dispute to return to bargaining table
September 15
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation -
Official opening of new Tommy Sexton Centre in St. John�s
NOTE TO EDITORS:
Province�s inaugural immigration symposium being held in St. John�s
September 19
Province hosts a successful and informative
Immigration Symposium
October 2
Ministers join Kids Eat
Smart Foundation to raise awareness about child wellness
October 12
Public Advisory: Shops Closing Holidays, 2007
October 13
Young Business Owners Take Home Awards
October 24
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing - Rabbittown
Community Centre Celebrates 20 Years of Success
October 27
Business, Labour and Government to Host
Provincial Labour Market Symposium
October 30
Minister Appoints Conciliation Board
for FPI/FFAW Contract Negotiations
November 1
Media Advisory: Ministers Shelley and Burke to Open
Career Information Resource Centre at Regatta Plaza
November 2
Career and
Employment Services Open in St. John�s
November 10
Minister Comments on WHSC Act Statutory Review
November 22
Ministerial Statement - Raising the Roof Toque
Campaign
December 8
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation -
Official Opening of Rawlins Cross Development
December 11
Amendments Will Bring Further Stability to
Fishery
December 13
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation -
New Neighbourhood Parking Lot for Buckmaster�s Circle
December 14
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation - NLHC
Awards $127,000 Contract for Work on Bell Island
Media Advisory: New
Canadian Voices to Perform at Confederation Building
December 15
Newcomers Choir Demonstrates Benefits of
Immigration
December 18
After School Homework Program a Haven for Success
December 19
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation -
Adult Students Awarded NLHC Scholarships
December 22
Improved Labour Legislation Reflects
Employer-Employee Collaboration
December 28
Government Advances Social Policy Agenda in 2006
December 29
Minimum Wage
Increases to $7.00 per Hour
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