The following is being distributed at the request of the Government House Leader:

New and Amended Legislation Supports Families and Communities and Strengthens Provincial Economy

Fall Sitting of the House of Assembly Enhances Well-being of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians

The fall sitting of the House of Assembly came to a close yesterday as the Honourable Frank Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, gave royal assent to 19 bills which passed through the legislature this session. Twenty bills in total passed during the fall session, with the Supplementary Supply Act, 2013-14 receiving royal assent on November 14.

Over the past six weeks, members of the House of Assembly debated wide-ranging legislation which included topics such as public safety, child protection, violence in schools, and Human Rights.

“The life of every Newfoundlander and Labradorian has been touched in some way by the work completed throughout this session of the House of Assembly. Through principle-based governance and responsible decision-making, we have enhanced the protection of our children through amendments to both the Adoptions Act and the Schools Act. We have also made great strides in providing equal human rights for all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians with the Human Rights Act, which fittingly passed yesterday on International Human Rights Day.”
- The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Justice and Government House Leader

The House of Assembly closed with glad tidings as the Honourable Kathy Dunderdale, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and leaders of both opposition parties wished all honourable members a happy and healthy holiday season.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to supporting important social programs, strong communities and the health and well-being of children, families and seniors and through sound fiscal management and responsible decisions, the Provincial Government is also strengthening the business environment, encouraging the development of innovative industries and building a vibrant economy.

QUICK FACTS

• The House of Assembly closed yesterday after sitting for 21 days.
• Twenty bills were passed during the fall sitting of the House of Assembly:
• Service Charges Act
• Highway Traffic Act
• Supplementary Supply Act, 2013-14
• Supplementary Supply Act, 2013-14 No. 2
• Pharmaceutical Services Act
• Anomalies and Errors in the Statue Law Act
• Revenue Administration Act
• Highway Traffic Act No. 2
• Judicature Act
• Commissioners for Oaths Act
• Labour Standards Act
• Proceedings Against the Crown Act
• Insurance Adjusters, Agents and Brokers Act
• Food Safety in Food Premises Act
• Law Society Act, 1999
• Loan and Guarantee Act, 1957
• Human Rights Act, 2010
• Health Care Association Act
• Adoptions Act
• Schools Act

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tessburke@gov.nl.ca 

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