Executive Council -
2009
January,
February, March, April,
May,
June,
July, August, September,
October, November,
December
January
January 5 Member Appointed to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board
January 6 Supporting Future Leaders in Newfoundland and Labrador
January 13
Premier
Announces Changes in Senior Management
January 15
Province Supporting
Immigrant Women Adapt to New Home
January 21
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Major
Entertainment Announcement
January 22
Premier Welcomes Return of Juno Awards in 2010
January 26
Media Advisory: Minister to
Speak at Association of Fundraising Professionals Annual Awards Luncheon
Province Produces its Billionth Barrel
January 27
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Annual Volunteerism Luncheon
January 28
Media Advisory:
Premier Available to the Media
Volunteers Light Up Communities!
January 29
Media Advisory: Premier and Minister to Hold News
Conference
Province Reaches Improved Development Agreement with
Vale Inco
January 30
Media Advisory: Premier to Address Newfoundland
and Labrador Construction Association Conference
February
February 2
Taking Action Against Violence February is Violence
Prevention Month
February 3
Media Advisory:
Premier Available to the Media
February 4
Minister Responds to NLNU Letter
February 5
The Effects of Violence Take the Stage in St. John�s
Media Advisory: Premier Available
to the Media
Atlantic Canada Premiers� Mission - February 8-9,
2009 (Version fran�aise)
Tentative Agreement Reached with RNCA
February 6 Media Advisory: Minister Attending Gathering of Counterparts from Voluntary and Non-Profit Sector
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Lions Club
Convention
February 10
Council of Atlantic Premiers - Atlantic Premiers� Mission to Alberta
Newfoundland and Labrador to �Make Some Noise� to Mark One-Year Countdown to the 2010 Winter Games
February 12
Media Advisory: Author Brian Vallee to Visit Province for Violence Prevention Month
Government Provides Clarification on Market Adjustment and Extended Earnings Loss Clauses
Media Advisory: Minister Available to Media
February 13
Government Disappointed NLNU Not Resuming Negotiations
Media Advisory: Premier and Minister Available to Media
February 17
Media Advisory: Provincial Government to Make Major Infrastructure Announcement
February 18
Williams Government Makes Record $800 Million Investment in Infrastructure
February 19
Media Advisory: Premier to Address the Rotary Club of St. John�s
Media Advisory: Cabinet to Hold Annual Retreat in Corner Brook
February 20
NL Expressed Concern with Canada � EU
Trade Negotiation Process
February 26
ECMA Awards,
Festival and Conference Opens in Corner Brook
March
March 2
Corner Brook Regional High Celebrates Grand Opening
Aboriginal Women Share Their Perspectives during Annual Conference
March 4
Provincial Government Supports Safe Haven for Women
and Children on North Coast of Labrador
Media Advisory: Premier Available to the Media
Premier Expresses Condolences to Family of
Newfoundland and Labrador Soldier
March 5
Media Advisory: Minister Denine Honours MUN
Volunteers
Premier Expresses Condolences on the Passing of
Former MP and MHA John Lundrigan
March 6
Minister Proclaims International Women�s Day 2009
March 10
Premier Announces New Executive Director of
Ireland Business Partnerships
March 11
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Grand Opening
and Dedication of the Jack Byrne Arena
March 12
Statement by Premier
Grand Opening and
Dedication of Jack Byrne Arena
March 13
Media Advisory: Premier Available to the Media
Media Advisory: Minister
to Speak at Firefighters Ball
March 18
Public Advisory: 2009
Career Expos to Begin This Week
March 19
Media
Advisory: Budget 2009 Media Lock-in
March 20
Tentative
Agreement Reached with Correctional Officers
March 23
Ministerial Statement - Premier Honours Individuals on Cougar Flight 491
Provincial Government Reaches Tentative Agreements
Public Advisory: 2009 Career Expo in Grand Falls-Windsor Postponed
March 25
Media Advisory: Throne Speech Lock-in for Members of the Media
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Lions Club Meeting
Speech from the Throne 2009
March 26
Budget 2009: Building on Our Strong Foundation
Standing Strong in the Fight Against Poverty
Strength Through Innovation: Budget 2009 Positions Newfoundland and Labrador as Centre for Innovation
March 27
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak to Seaside Volunteer Firefighters
March 30
Province Invests in Social, Cultural and Economic Advancement of Women
April
April 1
Media
Advisory: Premier�s Athletic Awards Reception
Media Advisory: Premier
Williams, Minister Dunderdale and Ed Martin to Announce New Recall Power
Arrangements
April 2
Historic
Arrangement Sees Newfoundland and Labrador Wheel Upper Churchill Power Through
Quebec to North American Markets
Ministerial Statement -
Historic Arrangement Sees Newfoundland and Labrador Wheel Upper Churchill Power
through Quebec to North American Markets
Premier Honours
Newfoundland and Labrador�s Top Young Athletes
April 6
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend
Federal-Provincial-Territorial Status of Women Meeting
April 7
Media
Advisory: Minister to Speak at Newfoundland and Labrador Administrators of
Volunteer Resources Awards Luncheon
April 8
Media
Advisory: Minister Celebrates MUN Volunteer Day
Minister Attends
Federal/Provincial/Territorial Meeting to Advance the Status of Women
Minister Recognizes April
19 � 25 as National Volunteer Week
Media Advisory:
Swearing-in Ceremony
Senior Appointments
Announced
April 9
Premier Announces Changes to Cabinet
27th Annual Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women
Media Advisory: Premier
and Minister Available to Media
Nurses Union Rejection of
Extremely Generous Government Offer Including 31% and 27% Pay Increases
Disappointing
April 13
Senior Appointments Announced
April 15
Media Advisory: Minister to Address NLTA
April 16
Media Advisory: Minister to Meet with EU Embassy Representatives on Seal Hunt
April 17
Minister Celebrates Volunteer Week Across the Province
April 21
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Continues to Inform EU Representatives on Canadian Seal Harvest
April 29
Ready, Set, Vote! Changes Announced for Upcoming School Board Elections
Nominations Sought for Council of the Federation Literacy Award
Hebron Project Operator Opens Local Office
Ministerial Statement - New
Marketing Campaign Targets Violence Prevention
April 30
Media
Advisory: Minister to Speak at The Gathering Place
May
May 1
Grand Falls-Windsor
Resident Presented with Literacy Award
May 4
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Lions Club Charter Night Celebrations
May 5
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Queen�s
College Convocation
Newfoundland and Labrador Calls on Prime Minister
Harper to Deliver Message on Trade Action at Canada-EU Summit
Minister Announces New President and Board for
Advisory Council
May 6
Media Advisory: Premier to Participate in McHappy Day
Media Advisory: Premier to Recognize Youth Volunteers
Premier Commends Youth Volunteers
May 12
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Youth Awards Ceremony
Media Advisory: Provincial Government to Announce New
Crown Corporation May 13
Media Advisory: Minister to Recognize War Brides
Province Launches Research & Development Corporation
(RDC) to Help Position Province for Prosperity through R&D
The Council of the Federation Reiterates its
Position on the Canadian Sealing Industry May 15
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Knights of
Columbus Convention
May 19
Protecting Workers: Premier Announces Financial
Support to Former AbitibiBowater Workers
May 20
Tentative Agreement Reached; Nurses� Strike Avoided
May 21
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Canadian Hard of
Hearing Association Conference
May 22
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Atlantic
Provinces Chambers of Commerce AGM and Conference
May 26
Public Advisory: Disruption of Provincial
Government IT Services
Public Advisory: Update on Disruption of Provincial Government IT Services
May 27
Public Advisory: Provincial Government
IT Services Restored Media Advisory: Premier to Officially Welcome President Clinton
to Newfoundland and Labrador
May 28
Media Advisory: Premier to Recognize Provincial Francophone Day
(Version fran�aise)
May 29
Media Advisory: Premier to Make Announcement in Cupids
June
June 1
Cupids Legacy Centre Receives Additional $1.8M from
Province
Media Advisory: Auditorium to be Named in Honour of
Lawrence O�Brien
June 2
Council of the Federation to meet in Regina on
August 5-7 (Version fran�aise)
Labrador Performance Space Named in Honour of
Lawrence O�Brien
June 4
Media Advisory: Minister Attending 9 Wing Gander
Change of Command Parade
Media Advisory: Premier Available to Media
June 5
Media Advisory: Economic Policy Committee of
Cabinet to Meet in Coast of Bays Region
June 9
Media Advisory: Minister to Launch New Campaign to
Prevent Male Violence Against Women
Premier Williams Announces Senior Appointments
June 10
Violence Prevention Campaign Targets Male Violence
Against Women
June 11
Media Advisory: Premier and Minister to Comment on
the Fishery
Media Advisory: Premier and Minister Available for a
Photo Opportunity with Students and Staff from College of the North Atlantic's
Qatar Campus
June 15
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Grand Concourse Website Launch
Minister Announces Sessions for Women Interested in Running for Municipal Government
Media Advisory: Premier to Deliver Opening Address at NOIA Conference
June 16
Province Achieves Increased Equity Stake, Top Royalty Rate in Hibernia Southern Extension
Media Advisory: Technical Briefing for the Development of the Hibernia Southern Extension
Media Advisory: 2008 Public Service Awards of Excellence to be Presented
Employees Recognized with Public Service Award of Excellence
June 19
Media Advisory: Province to Host COF Symposium on Labour Force Participation
June 23
Province Hosts Successful Council of the Federation
Symposium on Labour Force Participation
June 24
Media Advisory: Premier and Ministers to Meet With Union Officials
June 25
MakeYourMarkNL Campaign
Encourages Participation in Municipal Council
June 28
Premier Welcomes Announcement of Royal Visit
June 29
Premier to Visit
European Union
June 30
First World War Servicemen with No Known Graves to be
Honoured
July
July 3
Media Advisory: Minister to Welcome Royal Australian
Navy
July 7
Provincial Volunteer Fire Services to Benefit from
$152,000 in Funding
Media Advisory: Premier Available to the Media
Premier Confident Productive Meetings in Europe Will
Yield Results
July 9
Media Advisory:
Swearing-in Ceremony
Premier Announces Changes to Cabinet
July 10
Premier to Welcome Arctic Schooner to Brigus to Help Mark Celebrating Bartlett 2009 Events
July 14
Media Advisory: Premier
to Attend Events in Corner Brook
July 22
Provincial Government and CEP Finalize Agreement to Deliver on $35 Million Commitment
July 23
Media Advisory: Premier to be Guest Speaker at Bishop�s Falls Centennial Banquet
July 24
Delegations Set Out for St. John�s to Attend SEUS//CP
Conference
Media Advisory: Media Opportunities Available at SEUS//CP
Alliance Conference
August
August 6
Council of the Federation Announces Literacy Award
Winners for 2009
August 7
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Come Home Year
Celebrations
Media Advisory: Premier to Take Part in Unveiling of
Hebron Memorial
August 10
Information Session for Women Interested in Municipal
Politics
Memorial to Former Residents of Hebron Unveiled
August 12
Media Advisory: Premier to Unveil Host City Logo for
2010 JUNO Awards
August 13
Premier Unveils Host City 2010 JUNO Awards Logo
August 14
Media Advisory:
Minister to Speak at Royal Canadian Legion Convention
August 18
Media Advisory: Minister
to Attend Opening of New Office for Multicultural Women�s Organization of
Newfoundland and Labrador
August 21
Child and Youth Advocate Suspended
Media Advisory: Minister Available to Media
August 25
Research & Development Corporation Announces Board Appointments
Media Advisory: Premier to Attend Event Marking the 12th Anniversary of the Unveiling of the Merchant Navy Memorial
August 31
Media Advisory: Premier to Bring Greetings at
Kraft Celebration Tour Event in Paradise
September
September 1
Research & Development Corporation Announces $1.9
Million in Research Funding
for Memorial University through Industrial Research and Innovation Fund
September 2
Media
Advisory: Premier to Address St. John�s Canadian Energy Forum Luncheon
Media Advisory: Minister Available to
Media
September 4
Williams Government Supports Career Exploration
Opportunities for Young Women
September 8
Media Advisory: Premier Williams to Address Board of
Trade
September 11
Media Advisory: Premier Available to the Media
Premier Calls for Immediate Action from Prime
Minister on Proposed NAFO Amendments: Sovereignty within 200-Mile Limit
Threatened
Atlantic Premiers Launch Atlantic Wellness Campaign
Aimed at Parents and Influencers of Children and Youth
September 14
Media Advisory: Premier to Announce Unique Facility for St. Anthony Region
Premier Announces Unique Facility for St. Anthony Region With Multimillion-dollar Investment
Partners Break the Silence on Sexual Violence
Atlantic Premiers Launch "Let�s Right the Future" Wellness Campaign
September 18
Senior Appointment Announced
Media Advisory: Dedication of New Regional Housing Office in Corner Brook
September 21
Media
Advisory: Premier to Open New Protective Community Residences in Corner Brook
Newfoundland
Labrador Housing - New Regional Housing Office Named After the Late Joe Mullins
September 22
Media Advisory: Minister
to Speak at Raise-a-Reader Event
September 24
Media Advisory: Premier Available to
Media
September 28
Media Advisory: Premier to
Announce Location for New Western Memorial Regional Hospital
Premier Williams to Attend Governors� Global Climate
Summit 2 � On the Road to Copenhagen
Site Announced for
New Western Memorial Regional Hospital
October
October 1
Minister Presents Council of the Federation Literacy Award
October 2
Premier Promotes Province and Makes a Mark at Climate Change Conference
Ministers Encourage Nominations for School Board Elections
Media Advisory: Minister to Kick Off Run Supporting Breast Cancer
October 5
Media Advisory: Ministers to Attend Sisters in
Spirit Vigil
Premier Announces Date for By-Election in District of
The Straits-White Bay North
October 6
Moose Licences Available for Charities and
Non-Profit Organizations
October 7
Media Advisory: Swearing-in Ceremony
Premier Announces Changes to Cabinet
October 8
Female Athletes Recognized During Women�s History Month
October 13
Media Advisory: Update on Media ContactsOctober 14
Premier Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Former Innu President Daniel Ashini October 15
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Awards Luncheon
October 22
Newfoundland and Labrador to Welcome Royal Couple to Canada
New Chair for Eastern Health�s Board of Trustees Announced
October 26
Media Advisory: Premier Available to the Media
October 27
Acting Ministers Appointed
Media Advisory: Minister to Participate in Fly the
Flag of Remembrance Ceremony
Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Silent Witness
Project Launch
Media Advisory: Premier to Announce Significant
Government Acquisition and Industrial Benefits Agreement
Media Advisory: Premier Available to the Media
October 28
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at AGM
Waterbomber Purchase Renews Fleet and Delivers
Industrial Benefits
Premier Releases Response to Premier of New Brunswick
October 29
Media Advisory: Premier Available to the Media
October 30
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Youth
Conference
Newfoundland and Labrador Poised to Create Lifelong
Memories for Royal Couple
November
November 2
Public Advisory: Royal Visit Event Times Announced
November 3
New Agreement to Benefit Local IT Industry
Non-Profit Moose Licence Draw
Royal Visit Shines Spotlight on Cupids400
Celebrations
November 4
Premier Williams Announces Date for By-Election in
District of Terra Nova
Media Advisory: Premier to Launch Youth Strategy
November 5
Youth Retention and Attraction Strategy
Officially Launched
November 10
Minister to Welcome Olympic Torch Relay to
Newfoundland and Labrador (Version fran�aise)
November 13
Good Neighbour Agreement Reached With Unions
Premier Williams to Promote Newfoundland and Labrador
in New York
Media Advisory: Capital Region Welcomes Torch Relay
November 16
Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at Association of
Fundraising Professionals Annual Awards Luncheon
Media Advisory: Speakers to Address the Prevention of
Violence Against Children at Provincial Conference
November 17
Annual Conference Dedicated to Preventing Violence Against Children
November 18
Media Advisory: Minister to
Participate in Avalon Mall/VOCM Happy Tree Launch
Media Advisory: Council of Atlantic Premiers Meets in
Churchill Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador on
November 20 (Version fran�aise)
Premier and Minister Welcome New
President for Memorial University
November 20
We�re Hiring! Website Upgraded to Better Promote
Public Service Job Opportunities
Media Advisory: Premier to Announce Site Selection
for New Long-Term Care Homes in St. John�s
November 23
Atlantic Canada House Brings Atlantic Canada
Culture to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
Media Advisory: Update on Media Contacts
Innovative Camps Bring Climate Change Message to Young
Girls
November 24
Media Advisory: Premier to Speak at Launch of
Capital Campaign for Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador
November 25
Media Advisory: Minister to Address Friends of
Pippy Park Luncheon
November 26
Republic of Doyle Production Setting Records
Media Advisory: Premier Available
to the Media
Media Advisory: Premier Williams Will
Deliver Keynote Address at the Strategic Partnership�s Public Policy Symposium
November 27
Premier�s Athletic Awards Application Deadline
Approaching
Media
Advisory: Swearing-in Ceremony
Premier Announces Changes to Cabinet
November 30
Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Recipients
Announced
Ministerial Statement - CF(L)Co Requests Re-Negotiation of Upper Churchill
Contract
December
December 2
Media Advisory: Premier to make Keynote Address at Calgary Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Premier Williams and
Premier Dexter Send Letter to the Premier of New Brunswick
December 3
Ministerial Statement - Province Remembers Victims of
Montreal Massacre
December 4
Government Recognizes International Volunteer Day
December 10
Media Advisory: Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Investiture Ceremony
Media Advisory: Premier to Speak at Duke of Edinburgh Awards
December 11
Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Recipients Invested at Government House
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