Human Resources, Labour and Employment
August 13, 2010
Job Creation
Partnership Projects Approved for the District of Terra Nova
The Provincial Government has approved
seven projects in the District of Terra Nova since April, employing 28
individuals. These projects are made possible through a maximum
investment of up to $275,957 under the Job Creation Partnership (JCP)
program.
"Job Creation Partnership projects
support very worthwhile initiatives that non-profit community-based
organizations and municipal governments have identified and wish to
undertake," said the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Human
Resources, Labour and Employment. "Seven organizations in the Terra Nova
region have received the financial support they require to provide
meaningful employment to 28 individuals, while at the same time
addressing local and regional priorities. This is a win-win situation
for all involved."
The JCP projects include four positions
for the Lions Club to construct an accessible kitchen and washroom; one
position for the Anglican Parish of Salvage to digitalize all parish
records; one position with the Eastport Peninsula Heritage Society to
develop an all-ages program to be offered by the society; five positions
for the Glovertown Yacht Club to construct floating docks as part of the
marina development for the town; nine positions for the Port
Blandford-Winterbrook Development Association to conduct repairs and
enhancements to the St. Paul's United Church in Bunyan's Cove; one
position for the Road to the Beaches Tourism Association to promote the
Glovertown area and to further develop and promote the region as a
tourist destination; and, seven positions for the Town of Gambo to
provide enhancements to the town entrance, the Village Green and the Fun
and Sun Park.
"I am very pleased with the extensive
work that has been done by way of the Job Creation Partnership program,"
said Sandy Collins, MHA for Terra Nova. "This funding allowed a diverse
group of individuals to acquire new job skills, increasing their
employability, while at the same time providing a great service to the
community."
Through Job Creation Partnerships,
non-profit community-based organizations and municipal governments
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 not-for-profit
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.
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 contacts:
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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Tess Burke
Communications
Government Members Office
709-729-3551
tessburke@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.
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