Politics of Newfoundland and Labrador

Fraser Institute News Release: Spending on public schools in Maritime Canada on the rise, despite largest declines in enrolment nationwide

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

The study finds that Atlantic Canada experienced the largest declines in public school enrolment across Canada from 2013/14 to 2017/18, the most recent year of available Statistics Canada data.

Key Points: 
  • The study finds that Atlantic Canada experienced the largest declines in public school enrolment across Canada from 2013/14 to 2017/18, the most recent year of available Statistics Canada data.
  • New Brunswick experienced the largest decline in enrolment among the provinces with 2.2 per cent fewer students.
  • Nova Scotia experienced the largest per student spending on public school increase anywhere in the country at 15.2 per cent.
  • Conversely, while Newfoundland and Labrador experienced the largest enrolment decline nationwide of 3.0 per cent, that provinces (inflation adjusted) per-student spending on public schools also decreased 6.3 per cent.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the resignation of Dwight Ball as Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

OTTAWA, Feb. 18, 2020 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Dwight Ball's resignation as Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador:

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  • OTTAWA, Feb. 18, 2020 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Dwight Ball's resignation as Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador:
    "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I thank Premier Ball for his service to Newfoundland and Labrador, and to our country.
  • "An active member of his community and former entrepreneur, he worked hard to foster sustainable economic growth for the people in his home province, and across Atlantic Canada.
  • This includes working with the Government of Canada to launch the Atlantic Growth Strategy, renew the Atlantic Accord, and support ongoing efforts on electricity rate mitigation.
  • "I thank Premier Ball for his many years of public service, and wish him and his family the very best in the future."

Statement by the Prime Minister on the death of the Honourable John C. Crosbie

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Friday, January 10, 2020

OTTAWA, Jan. 10, 2020 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of the Honourable John C. Crosbie:

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  • OTTAWA, Jan. 10, 2020 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of the Honourable John C. Crosbie:
    "Today, wejoin Newfoundlanders and Labradorians,and people across Canada, to mourn the passing of the Honourable John C. Crosbie, the former cabinet minister and Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • "Known for his quick wit and as a true force of nature, Mr. Crosbie made lasting contributions to his province and country.
  • "For his distinguished service to Canada, Mr. Crosbie was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1999.
  • "On behalf of the Government of Canada, Sophie and I offer our heartfelt condolences to his family and many friends."

The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador sign a bilateral agreement to fund innovative treatment options for problematic substance use

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Thursday, June 28, 2018

That is why the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador continue to work in a collaborative and comprehensive manner to increase access to effective, evidence-based treatment options.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador continue to work in a collaborative and comprehensive manner to increase access to effective, evidence-based treatment options.
  • The Emergency Treatment Fund supports projects that:
    build on and enhance existing treatment approaches;
    encourage further implementation of innovative treatment solutions; and
    enhance healthcare providers' knowledge of best practices.
  • "I am pleased that the agreement we signed today under the Emergency Treatment Fund will help improve access to treatment for Canadians with problematic substance use living in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Newfoundland and Labrador is the first province to sign a bilateral agreement under this new Fund.