The Provincial Government will hold public consultations to help inform the drafting of new Emergency Health Services and Community Paramedicine Legislation. New, dedicated emergency medical services legislation will bring Newfoundland and Labrador in line with other jurisdictions, and increase accountability and establish provincial ambulance performance standards. Through the consultation process, the department will seek input on how to ensure the new legislation consolidates and improves existing legislation, allows for the adoption of national guidelines, improves system transparency and accountability, reduces regulatory confusion, and implements program standards.

In-person sessions will be held in five locations across the province:

Date	Community	Venue	Time
Monday, September 17	St. John’s	The Capital Hotel, 208 Kenmount Rd	2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 18	Corner Brook	The Quality Inn 64 Maple Valley Rd	2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 19	Grand Falls-Windsor	Mount Peyton Hotel 214 Lincoln Road	2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 20	Gander	Albatross Hotel 114 Trans-Canada Highway	2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, September 21	Happy Valley- Goose Bay	Nunacor 169 Hamilton River Rd Suite 100	2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, September 21	Clarenville	Clarenville Inn 134 Trans-Canada Highway	2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

To register for a session or view the discussion guide, visit www.engagenl.ca.

Written submissions will also be accepted through www.engagenl.ca or may be sent through regular mail to the address below:

Emergency Health Services and Community Paramedicine Legislation
c/o Department of Health and Community Services
P.O. Box 8700
1st Floor, West Block
Confederation Building
St. John’s, NL
A1B 4J6

The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 28.

This initiative delivers on commitments in The Way Forward to deliver better services and better outcomes for residents. The Way Forward outlines all actions the Provincial Government is taking to achieve a strong, diversified province with a high standard of living, and can be viewed at thewayforward.gov.nl.ca.Quotes
“Maintaining the integrity of ambulance services in our province is paramount. I am pleased to begin this consultation process so that we may hear from the public about what is important to them. As recommended by Fitch and Associates, this new legislation will help us achieve a modern and reliable road ambulance system, and help ensure the system establishes consistent standards and oversight.”
Honourable John Haggie
Minister of Health and Community Services

“The Paramedic Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is looking forward to the consultation with government pertaining to the new EMS and Community Paramedicine legislation. This new legislation will hopefully help pave the way for advancing the profession in the province and ultimately improving our patients overall health and outcome.”
Rodney Gaudet
President of the Paramedic Association of Newfoundland and Labrador

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Learn More
The Way Forward – www.gov.nl.ca/thewayforward/

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Media contacts
Emily Timmins
Health and Community Services
709-729-6986, 693-1292
EmilyTimmins@gov.nl.ca

Rodney Gaudet
Paramedic Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
1-855-561-3698
contactus@panl.ca