Human Resources, Labour and
Employment
Tourism, Culture and Recreation
May 10, 2010
Northern Peninsula to Benefit From Job Creation
Partnerships
Through a maximum investment of up to $503,356, the
Provincial Government will support six Job Creation Partnership projects
employing 32 individuals on the Northern Peninsula.
Through these projects, the Flower's Cove Lion's Club
will hire an events co-ordinator to prepare for Flower's Cove Come Home
Year and three individuals will gain experience in activity planning
through the St. Anthony Area Boys and Girls Club. Five individuals will
also be hired by the Town of Bird Cove to work with the Going Healthy
Program and the French Shore Historical Society will hire a co-ordinator
and assistant to help with events to celebrate the official opening of
the French Shore Tapestry. In addition, the Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm
will hire a planning co-ordinator for the Roddickton-Bide Arm arena, as
well as 20 individuals to carry out improvements to various local
recreation infrastructure.
"I am pleased that 32 individuals in this region of
the province will gain work experience through the Job Creation
Program," said the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Human
Resources, Labour and Employment. "This program was formerly delivered
by the Federal Government. Our priority now is to review all the
programs and services that recently became the responsibility of the
Provincial Government, in order to identify ways to improve and expedite
their delivery, while ensuring that they are tailored to more accurately
respond to local, regional and provincial needs."
The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism,
Culture and Recreation, noted the majority of these positions support
the ongoing work being undertaken in the tourism, culture, heritage and
recreation sectors.
"These positions will support tourism efforts on the
Northern Peninsula, where a number of special festivals and events will
add to the attractions visitors come to see and experience," Minister
French said. "They will also help implement infrastructure upgrades at
sport and recreation facilities, making them inviting places where
people will be encouraged to engage in physical activity."
Through Job Creation Partnerships, non-profit
community-based organizations, municipal governments and businesses
partner with the Provincial Government to address local priority needs.
Examples of potential partnership initiatives include maintenance and
repairs to community infrastructure, such as town halls and churches;
the beautification of public areas; and the staffing of businesses or
organizations. In addition to in-kind or in-cash contributions from
sponsors, Job Creation Partnership program funding is provided through
direct contributions to sponsors or through the extension of Employment
Insurance benefits for project participants.
On November 2, 2009, responsibility for Labour Market
Development Agreement (LMDA) programs and services, including the Job
Creation Partnership program, transferred from the federal government to
the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Since that time, 118
priority projects have been approved across the province creating
employment opportunities for more than 500 people. The total investment
in these projects is approximately $7.5 million. This figure includes $2
million being invested directly by other Provincial Government
departments, municipalities, project sponsors and non-profit groups.
For more information on the Labour Market Development
Agreement, including Job Creation Partnerships, please visit:
www.gov.nl.ca/hrle/lmda.
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Media contact:
Bradley Power
Director of Communications
Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
709-729-0753, 697-5216
bradleypower@gov.nl.ca
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Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
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BACKGROUNDER
Labour Market Development Agreement
Labour Market Development Agreements (LMDAs) are
bilateral agreements between the Federal Government and the
Provincial/Territorial Governments that provide funding focused on
helping EI-eligible persons increase their opportunities within the
labour market.
LMDAs were established in 1996 and many jurisdictions
at the time chose to sign an agreement with the Government of Canada
that transferred LMDA responsibility to the province. Under such an
agreement, provinces and territories assume responsibility for the
design, delivery and management of the programs and services.
Newfoundland and Labrador, along with a number of
other jurisdictions, chose the co-managed model where the Federal
Government delivered the programs and services but shared responsibility
for the design, management and evaluation of these programs with
provinces and territories. Since 1996, LMDA programs and services have
been delivered in this province through Service Canada offices.
On September 5, 2008, the Government of Newfoundland
and Labrador signed a devolved LMDA with the Government of Canada. Under
the devolved LMDA, the Provincial Government assumes responsibility for
the design and delivery of approximately $133 million annually in EI-funded
Employment Benefits and Support Measures, effective November 2, 2009.
For the next two years, all provinces and territories
will receive additional LMDA funding under the Federal Government's
stimulus package, which was released in the last federal budget.
Newfoundland and Labrador's share of this funding is $14.7 million per
year.
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