House of Assembly
June 24, 2015

Government House Leader Pleased with Achievements of the Fourth Session of Forty-Seventh General Assembly

The spring sitting of the House of Assembly concluded yesterday with several new acts and amendments being passed, most notably regarding protection of privacy, teachers' pension sustainability and changes to the House of Assembly Act.

"I am extremely pleased with what our government has accomplished during this session of the House of Assembly. We have taken progressive measures towards ensuring a sustainable future for the people of the province. Budget 2015 delivered a clear vision for long-term prosperity, by implementing balanced choices to further our plan for a prosperous Newfoundland and Labrador."
- The Honourable Darin King, Government House Leader and Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development and Minister of Justice and Public Safety.

The Provincial Government is committed to supporting important social programs, strong communities and the health and well-being of children, families and seniors through modern and effective legislation.

"This government continues to listen to the people of our province and has introduced updated legislation that reflects the current needs of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians by improving access to information and protection of privacy; and amendments to the House of Assembly Act which implements the recommendations of the Electoral District Boundaries Commission. Sustainability of the teachers' pension plan was also advanced through legislation this session, helping to ensure the financial well-being of teachers. No doubt, the legislation passed this session will serve to benefit us for years to come."
- The Honourable Darin King

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Media contact:

Linda J. Walsh Communications Manager Government Members' Office 709-729-0898, 691-2960

2015 06 24                              4:10 p.m.