Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
March 12, 2015

Enhancing Legislation and Service Delivery

Provincial Consultations Informing Review of the Lands Act

The review of the Lands Act is progressing with the launch of public consultations. From March 19 to April 7, the Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs will consult with key stakeholders across the province, including residents, municipalities, legal representatives and developers.

�I encourage all stakeholders and interested parties to take part in these consultations. It is important that as part of the Lands Act review we capture the concerns, issues and ideas of those with an interest regarding Crown lands. This review will lead to practical and informed recommendations on how to improve the Lands Act and service delivery model to better meet the needs of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.�
- The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

The consultation webpage is available at www.miga.gov.nl.ca/lands/landsreview. The page outlines the various ways interested parties can get involved and submit their feedback, including written submissions. The Terms of Reference can also be found on the webpage as well as a discussion guide.

A comprehensive review is required of the Lands Act and its service delivery model to ensure it is still relevant and is the most effective way to manage, administer, utilize and protect our Crown lands for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Public sessions are planned as follows:

Community	Location	Date	Time
Marystown	Marystown Hotel	Thursday, March 19	7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Harbour Breton	The Southern Port Hotel	Tuesday, March 24	7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Grand Falls-Windsor	Mount Peyton Hotel	Wednesday March 25	7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Corner Brook	Glynmill Inn	Thursday, March 26	7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
St. Anthony Grenfell	Heritage Hotel and Suites	Monday, March 30	7:00p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Happy Valley-Goose Bay	Hotel North II	Tuesday, March 31	7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Labrador City	Two Seasons Inn	Thursday, April 2	7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
St. John�s	Capital Hotel	Tuesday, April 7	7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

When consultations are completed, a �What We Heard� document will be released on the Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs website.

Those who would like to participate in a public consultation session are requested to register at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled consultation time by phoning 709-729-4398 or by registering via www.miga.gov.nl.ca/lands/landsreview

QUICK FACTS

• The Provincial Government is engaging in province-wide consultations regarding the Lands Act review.
• A review is required of the Lands Act and its service delivery model to ensure it is still relevant and is the most effective way to manage, administer, utilize and protect our Crown lands for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Residents and other interested parties can find additional information on how to become involved in the consultation process via the review webpage: www.miga.gov.nl.ca/lands/landsreview
• When consultations are completed, a �What We Heard� document will be released on the department�s website.

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Media contact:

Kevin Guest Director of Communications Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs 709-729-1983, 730-2320 kevinjguest@gov.nl.ca

2015 03 12                             2:00 p.m.