Province of Newfoundland and Labrador
50th General Assembly - 2nd Session - 2022 - 2025

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BENNETT, HON. DEREK SEE SPEAKER (BENNETT, HON. DEREK (L) LEWISPORTE - TWILLINGATE)
BRAGG, HON. DERRICK (L) (FOGO ISLAND - CAPE FREELS)

Answers to Questions For Which Notice Has Been Given

Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Fish, Food and Allied Workers—Third time talks have broken off, 2243

Appeal Board of the Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board

2023-2025 Activity Plan—Tabled, 1406

Budget 2023

Motion to approve budgetary policy

Non-confidence motion

Debate, 1793(19)

Chicken Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador

Activity Plan 2023-2025—Tabled, 1406

Cost of living

Seniors

What is Minister's response to an 83-year-old woman in line at a food bank for the first time in her life, 785

Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Agriculture

Given that increased fertilizer prices are also impacted by the Marine Atlantic increase, why do Liberals plan to worsen our food security crisis and further raise the cost of goods, 1872
How does government expect local farmers to feed families if they are continuously disadvantaged by poor Liberal policy and inaction, 1871
How will Minister ensure that local farming operations aren't shut down for good, 312
What would Minister say to the young farmer who stated that given the high cost of operations, he doesn't expect to make it through the next couple of years, 311

Boston Seafood Expo

Comments on, 1234

Crab

Given that life as we know it in rural Newfoundland is on the line, what is Premier going to do to help, 1864
Has government received any update on extension of employment insurance benefits for affected crews and plant workers, 2001–2002
Has Premier made up his mind to allow outside buyers in the Newfoundland and Labrador fishery, 2002
How will businesses who rely on the spinoffs from this industry survive, 2230
Instead of being paralyzed, why doesn't Premier call both parties to a face-to-face meeting, 2000
What is government doing to ensure that workers can keep the lights on and put food on the table until the fishery resumes, 2291
What is Premier doing to get industry moving, 2230–2231
What is Premier going to do to support the people who rely on this industry to make a living, 2284–2285
Why does Premier believe attacking the legitimacy of the FFAW is going to solve this problem, 2001
Why does Premier believe he's needed more in Europe than here during the largest crisis facing our fishing industry since the moratorium, 2231
Why does Premier believe that government's actions will help us get our fishing industry going again, 2001
Why does Premier refuse to intervene to kick-start talks in our most lucrative fishery, 2000
Why does Premier refuse to make the same extraordinary effort to save our historic fishery as the former Premier did in 2016, 2143
Why is it less important for Premier to get involved with the fishery than with green hydrogen, 2076
Why is the lifeblood of rural Newfoundland not as important as meeting with John Risley, 1684
Will Premier personally bring the parties back to the table and attend the meeting, 2075

Crown Lands

Why does government find it necessary to undermine people who just want to see fair and timely services from department, and will Minister introduce legislation, 2008
Why does Minister believe court cases are a good use of taxpayer dollars, 2340
Why hasn't Crown Lands replied to Kruger in two years, 365
Why have the Liberals ignored the 2015 report without fixing multiple problems plaguing Crown Lands, 366
Why is Minister choosing to spend time and taxpayer dollars on legal battles, 2340
Will Liberals show leadership and bring in legislation facing problems against Crown Lands in this sitting of the House of Assembly, 2007
Would Minister direct an independent review of Crown Lands, 365–366

Dairy farming

Why does Minister continue to ignore suggestions from dairy farmers to lower the cost of milk, 42–43

Fish, Food and Allied Workers

Third time talks have broken off, 2243

Fisheries

Did Minister Murray in Boston raise issue of impact of limit reduction in 3L, and why did we wait so long to reach out to Ottawa, 1338
Has government fallen out of touch with the reality of the fishing industry in our province, 1234
House of Assembly to express to Government of Canada its strong opposition to unilateral fisheries management decisions and demand the establishment of a joint Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador fisheries management board to give our province a direct say in the management of our most historic and important resource industry

Debate, 481–484
Amendment

Moved, 482

Urging government to impress upon the Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board to review the regulations pertaining to fishing licensing, in particular the 75 per cent minimum requirement annual earnings from the fishing industry, to create a better pathway for new entrants, 1346–1347
What does Minister expect harvesters to fish, 1339
What is government's plan to address the issues in the fishery, 1339
Why hasn't Minister taken action to grow our fishery, 43
Will Premier and Fisheries Minister convene a meeting with harvesters to ensure that decision in 3L is reversed immediately, 1334

Forest Fires

Given that four water bombers were not enough last year, what is Minister going to do this year, 2237
If Minister has no intention to fix the aircraft, why is he letting it rot, 519
To ensure we are prepared for next year's wildfires, will Minister conduct an independent review of our water bomber capacity, 194–195
Were vacant aircraft maintenance positions the reason water bombers were not available over 28 times this summer, 587
Why didn't Minister hire enough water bomber crews, 194
With some forecasts predicting a dryer summer, is government confident to tackle the upcoming forest fire season, 2344

Forestry

Urging government to find solution for long-time Central Newfoundland residents who have had cutting permits their whole lives, 793–794

Grieg Seafood

If Liberals are standing up for Grieg, then who is standing up for the people of St. Lawrence, 2003
When was Premier informed that Grieg decided to renege on their deal, 2002–2003

Hunting

Urging government to allow an ordered paper licence copy, especially for seniors of the province who have significant hardships in applying online, 1879
Will Minister modernize the legislation and enforcement directives, 518
Will Minister update the legislation so that people with all forms of disabilities can get their moose in a safe and dignified manner, 518–519

Lobster

Can Minister provide an update on this important fishery, 2076

Mackerel

What does Minister say to the harvesters who know that the Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans is significantly underestimating the biomass of mackerel, 249
What does Minister say to those where were shut out of the mackerel fishery by the federal Minister, 249
Will Premier call on federal government to reopen the mackerel fishery or will he remain silent on this issue as on the 3L crab, 1235

Seals

Urging government to address the seal population by taking proactive measures on fulfilling our current provincial quota of seals and enhancing the markets of seal products within our province and other jurisdictions, 1746–1747

Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining Act (Amdt.) (Bill 19)

Committee, 676–677, 678–679

Fish Processing Licensing Board

Activity Plan 2023-2025—Tabled, 1406

Lands Act (Amdt.) (Bill 40)

Notice of motion, 2087
Second reading, 2248, 2249
Committee, 2250–2252, 2253, 2254

Municipal and Provincial Affairs

Waste management

Are online landfills part of government's tourism strategy, 2341

Oral Questions

Cost of living

What is Minister's response to an 83-year-old woman in line at a food bank for the first time in her life, 785

Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Agriculture

Given that increased fertilizer prices are also impacted by the Marine Atlantic increase, why do Liberals plan to worsen our food security crisis and further raise the cost of goods, 1872
How does government expect local farmers to feed families if they are continuously disadvantaged by poor Liberal policy and inaction, 1871
How will Minister ensure that local farming operations aren't shut down for good, 312
What would Minister say to the young farmer who stated that given the high cost of operations, he doesn't expect to make it through the next couple of years, 311

Crab

Given that life as we know it in rural Newfoundland is on the line, what is Premier going to do to help, 1864
Has government received any update on extension of employment insurance benefits for affected crews and plant workers, 2001–2002
Has Premier made up his mind to allow outside buyers in the Newfoundland and Labrador fishery, 2002
How will businesses who rely on the spinoffs from this industry survive, 2230
Instead of being paralyzed, why doesn't Premier call both parties to a face-to-face meeting, 2000
What is government doing to ensure that workers can keep the lights on and put food on the table until the fishery resumes, 2291
What is Premier doing to get industry moving, 2230–2231
What is Premier going to do to support the people who rely on this industry to make a living, 2284–2285
Why does Premier believe attacking the legitimacy of the FFAW is going to solve this problem, 2001
Why does Premier believe he's needed more in Europe than here during the largest crisis facing our fishing industry since the moratorium, 2231
Why does Premier believe that government's actions will help us get our fishing industry going again, 2001
Why does Premier refuse to intervene to kick-start talks in our most lucrative fishery, 2000
Why does Premier refuse to make the same extraordinary effort to save our historic fishery as the former Premier did in 2016, 2143
Why is it less important for Premier to get involved with the fishery than with green hydrogen, 2076
Why is the lifeblood of rural Newfoundland not as important as meeting with John Risley, 1684
Will Premier personally bring the parties back to the table and attend the meeting, 2075

Crown Lands

Why does government find it necessary to undermine people who just want to see fair and timely services from department, and will Minister introduce legislation, 2008
Why does Minister believe court cases are a good use of taxpayer dollars, 2340
Why hasn't Crown Lands replied to Kruger in two years, 365
Why have the Liberals ignored the 2015 report without fixing multiple problems plaguing Crown Lands, 366
Why is Minister choosing to spend time and taxpayer dollars on legal battles, 2340
Will Liberals show leadership and bring in legislation facing problems against Crown Lands in this sitting of the House of Assembly, 2007
Would Minister direct an independent review of Crown Lands, 365–366

Dairy farming

Why does Minister continue to ignore suggestions from dairy farmers to lower the cost of milk, 42–43

Fisheries

Did Minister Murray in Boston raise issue of impact of limit reduction in 3L, and why did we wait so long to reach out to Ottawa, 1338
Has government fallen out of touch with the reality of the fishing industry in our province, 1234
What does Minister expect harvesters to fish, 1339
What is government's plan to address the issues in the fishery, 1339
Why hasn't Minister taken action to grow our fishery, 43
Will Premier and Fisheries Minister convene a meeting with harvesters to ensure that decision in 3L is reversed immediately, 1334

Forest Fires

Given that four water bombers were not enough last year, what is Minister going to do this year, 2237
If Minister has no intention to fix the aircraft, why is he letting it rot, 519
To ensure we are prepared for next year's wildfires, will Minister conduct an independent review of our water bomber capacity, 194–195
Were vacant aircraft maintenance positions the reason water bombers were not available over 28 times this summer, 587
Why didn't Minister hire enough water bomber crews, 194
With some forecasts predicting a dryer summer, is government confident to tackle the upcoming forest fire season, 2344

Grieg Seafood

If Liberals are standing up for Grieg, then who is standing up for the people of St. Lawrence, 2003
When was Premier informed that Grieg decided to renege on their deal, 2002–2003

Hunting

Will Minister modernize the legislation and enforcement directives, 518
Will Minister update the legislation so that people with all forms of disabilities can get their moose in a safe and dignified manner, 518–519

Lobster

Can Minister provide an update on this important fishery, 2076

Mackerel

What does Minister say to the harvesters who know that the Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans is significantly underestimating the biomass of mackerel, 249
What does Minister say to those where were shut out of the mackerel fishery by the federal Minister, 249
Will Premier call on federal government to reopen the mackerel fishery or will he remain silent on this issue as on the 3L crab, 1235

Municipal and Provincial Affairs

Waste management

Are online landfills part of government's tourism strategy, 2341

Petitions

Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Fisheries

Urging government to impress upon the Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board to review the regulations pertaining to fishing licensing, in particular the 75 per cent minimum requirement annual earnings from the fishing industry, to create a better pathway for new entrants

response, 1346–1347

Forestry

Urging government to find solution for long-time Central Newfoundland residents who have had cutting permits their whole lives

response, 793–794

Hunting

Urging government to allow an ordered paper licence copy, especially for seniors of the province who have significant hardships in applying online

response, 1879

Seals

Urging government to address the seal population by taking proactive measures on fulfilling our current provincial quota of seals and enhancing the markets of seal products within our province and other jurisdictions

response, 1746–1747

Point of Order

Member who reads letter aloud should table it, 1793(19)

Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board

2023-2025 Activity Plan—Tabled, 1406

Resolution, Private Member's

Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Fisheries

House of Assembly to express to Government of Canada its strong opposition to unilateral fisheries management decisions and demand the establishment of a joint Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador fisheries management board to give our province a direct say in the management of our most historic and important resource industry

Debate, 481–484
Amendment

Moved, 482

Tabled Documents

Appeal Board of the Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board

2023-2025 Activity Plan, 1406

Chicken Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador

Activity Plan 2023-2025, 1406

Fish Processing Licensing Board

Activity Plan 2023-2025, 1406

Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board

2023-2025 Activity Plan, 1406

Wild Life Act (Amdt.) (Bill 10)

Second reading, 796–798, 810–812
Committee, 812, 813, 814–817

BRAZIL, DAVID (PC) (CONCEPTION BAY EAST - BELL ISLAND)

Budget

Is Premier going to give the $35 million that's budgeted in the budget back to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, 1867
Why Opposition is not voting for the budget, 1398–1399

Budget 2023

Motion to approve budgetary policy

Debate, 1412–1450
Non-confidence motion

Debate, 1782–1793
Sub-amendment

Debate, 1755–1772

Estimates

Supply Committee

Executive Council

Cabinet Secretariat, 2022–2023, 2025–2026
Communications and Public Engagement, 2030–2032, 2033
Financial Administration, 2033
Government House, 2018–2019, 2020–2021
Intergovernmental Affairs, 2059–2060, 2061, 2062–2063, 2064, 2065–2067, 2068
Premier's Office, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026, 2027
Treasury Board Secretariat, 2068

Charles III, King of Great Britain

Recognition of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty the Queen Consort, 2073

Cost of living

When will Premier work with local farmers to reduce costs and ensure more affordable food is available in this province, 1037
When will provincial Liberals work with their cousins to ensure that they stop increasing the cost of living for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, 1799
Why is Premier content that seniors cannot afford food, to heat their homes, or to take their medication, 1395

Digital Government and Service NL

Cyberattack

Can Premier tell people why his government is suing the Privacy Commissioner to stop him from investigating the cyberattack, 1235
Is Premier responsible for health care and health care information in the province, 2479–2480
What does Minister or Premier say about the fact that hundreds of thousands of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians had their information hacked and they did not share the information, 2434
When will province personally inform all patients that had their privacy breached, 2434–2435
Why are we only finding out about the numbers involved today, 2433–2434
Why can't Premier give a clear answer, when federal Minister can, 2285–2286
Why did government flippantly ignore the law and not disclose information about the breach to the people of the province, 2435
Why did government hide the sheer scale of this attack on the health care system, 2433
Why does Liberal government want to hide important information from the public when other countries and federal governments have no problem answering a straightforward question and being open and transparent to the people that they serve, 2286
Why is Liberal government launching a cover-up, 1237
Why is Premier blocking the Privacy Commissioner from doing his job, 1236
Why is Premier leaving hundreds of thousands of people in the dark about the status of their personal and private information, 2479
Will Premier tell victims of cyberattack what personal sensitive information has been stolen, 2479

Education

Child care

What is Premier going to do to clean up the mess, given that payday is tomorrow, 1554–1555
Why is Premier ignoring 70 per cent of the provincial child care industry, 1554

Deaf and hard of hearing

Given that government chose to spend almost $700,000 on law firm to fight the Churchill family, is Premier responsible for education in Newfoundland and Labrador, 2480
How can Premier defend decision to spend almost $700,000 to fight Carter Churchill's right to an education, 2435–2436
Who is going to be held accountable for treatment of Churchill family, 2436
Will Premier correct mistake of absence on steering committee on deaf and hard of hearing education of parental membership and appoint the Churchills, 1395
Will Premier now do the right thing and apologize to the Churchill family, compensate them for full legal costs and appoint them to the steering committee for deaf and hard of hearing children, 2003
Would Premier stand and apologize to the Churchill family for the ordeal they had to endure, 1394

International students

Comments on Budget Speech 2023, 1761

School buses

Can government update House on investigation and will any report be released publicly, 2481

Electrical Power Control Act, 1994 (Amdt.) and Public Utilities Act (Amdt.) (Bill 34)

Second reading, 2356–2361

Essential Ambulance Services Act (Bill 24)

Second reading, 985–988

Finance

Carbon tax

Did Premier get commitment from the Prime Minister that carbon tax would not cause home heating fuels to increase in this province, 1186
Does Premier realize that his failure to stand up for this province is costing residents thousands of dollars each year, 1455
Will Premier apologize to people who are worried about how they will stay warm next winter, 1455

Diesel tax

Continuation of tax reduction on gasoline and diesel, 1033–1034

Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)

House to support rebate of the provincial portion of the harmonized sales tax on new purpose-built rental housing be provided, and that the rebate mirror the Government of Canada's existing and enhanced GST/HST New Residential Rental Property Rebate

Debate, 2999–3002

Home heating

What will Premier do to offset the additional cost from the carbon tax on home heating for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, 1036, 1046

Strategic plan for province's finances, 1232
Sugar tax

Will Premier repel the sugar tax, 1036

Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Crab

Can Deputy Premier tell us how devastating the loss of the crab fishery will be on our economy, 2285
Can government update House on employment insurance extensions and support for workers and businesses who rely on the industry, 2285
Given that life as we know it in rural Newfoundland is on the line, what is Premier going to do to help, 1864
Has government received any update on extension of employment insurance benefits for affected crews and plant workers, 2001
Has Ottawa taken Premier's call to ask for support for harvesters, plant workers and businesses that rely on the fishery or did he simply not make the call, 1863
Has Premier made a decision about exploring outside buyers, 1594
Has Premier made up his mind to allow outside buyers in the Newfoundland and Labrador fishery, 2002
How is Premier going to repair the financial harm inflicted upon harvesters and plant workers, 2335
How will businesses who rely on the spinoffs from this industry survive, 2230
Instead of being paralyzed, why doesn't Premier call both parties to a face-to-face meeting, 2000
Is Premier going to wait for rural Newfoundland and Labrador to disappear, 1797
Shouldn't the Premier be willing to meet with the Fish, Food and Allied Workers (FFAW) and the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP), 2144
What has Premier done to get crab boats back in the water, 2143
What is Premier doing to get industry moving, 2230
What is Premier going to do to get the billion-dollar industry going again, 1594
What is Premier going to do to help those in the crab fishery, 1593
What is Premier going to do to support the people who rely on this industry to make a living, 2284
What will Premier do to get our most lucrative fishery going again, 1594
When is this Premier going to stand up for the fishing industry and broker a deal that works for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, 2231–2232
Why does Premier believe attacking the legitimacy of the FFAW is going to solve this problem, 2000
Why does Premier believe he's needed more in Europe than here during the largest crisis facing our fishing industry since the moratorium, 2231
Why does Premier believe it a fair proposal to allow the import of crab for processing here while our fleet remains tied up or subject to other conditions, 2075
Why does Premier believe that government's actions will help us get our fishing industry going again, 2001
Why does Premier refuse to intervene to kick-start talks in our most lucrative fishery, 1999
Why does Premier refuse to make the same extraordinary effort to save our historic fishery as the former Premier did in 2016, 2142
Why hasn't Minister said anything on this very important issue, 1332–1333
Why is a European conference more important to the Premier than saving our historic fishery, 2143
Why is it less important for Premier to get involved with the fishery than with green hydrogen, 2076
Why is Premier refusing to get personally involved, 1960
Why is the fishery less important than the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore industry, 2144
Will Premier convene an urgent meeting with the FFAW immediately, 1959–1960
Will Premier make commitment here and now to revamp the final offer selection process, 2336
Will Premier personally bring the parties back to the table and attend the meeting, 2075

Fisheries

Did Premier's friend provide any assurance on behalf of the Prime Minister regarding support for rural Newfoundland and Labrador during the current fishery crisis, 1798
Has government fallen out of touch with the reality of the fishing industry in our province, 1234
International fishers trained in Newfoundland and Labrador, 1770
What does Premier say to boatloads of young people who work in the fishery who are planning to leave the province for work, 1798
What is Premier doing to ensure a strong season for our fishing industry in Newfoundland and Labrador, 1233
When is Premier going to pick up the phone and call his friends in Ottawa to ensure our province's strongest fishery remains viable this season, 1234
When is Premier going to pick up the phone and ensure that a meeting takes place to make changes that help the inshore fishermen, 1333
Will Premier and Fisheries Minister convene a meeting with harvesters to ensure that decision in 3L is reversed immediately, 1334

Grieg Seafood

If Liberals are standing up for Grieg, then who is standing up for the people of St. Lawrence, 2003
What does Premier say to residents of communities along the Burin Peninsula who were given a false sense of hope that Grieg salmon would be processed in St. Lawrence, 1959
What is Premier going to do about salmon being trucked from the Burin Peninsula to be processed in Bay de Verde, 1958
When was Premier informed that Grieg decided to renege on their deal, 2002

Lobster

Can Minister provide an update on this important fishery, 2076

Mackerel

Will Premier call on federal government to reopen the mackerel fishery or will he remain silent on this issue as on the 3L crab, 1235

Shrimp

Is Premier going to wait another six weeks before he intervenes in the shrimp fishery, 2336

Future Fund

Comments on, 1759

Health care

Ambulance

Does Premier take responsibility for the lack of action that got us into this position today, 943
How could Premier say he thought he had more time, 943

Crisis, Health Care System

How can nurses and other front-line health professionals deliver the care we deserve through challenging working conditions, 892
How does Liberal government expect to attract and retain health care professionals if our incentives aren't good enough, 1335
How many more picket signs will we have to see before Premier takes action, 941–942
When will Premier have the backs of the health care workers of Newfoundland and Labrador, 893
Why does government refuse to take action to end 24-hour shifts in our health care system, 892
Why does the health care crisis continue to get worse under the Premier's watch, 1034
Why is Premier hiding the numbers that tell the real story of the health care workers crisis, 1553
Will Minister also add to the website how many doctors and nurses are leaving every month, to show the full picture, 1554

Doctors

After giving his personal commitment, why is Premier letting doctors move away without hiring them in Newfoundland and Labrador, 1092
How many doctors are now working at the Whitbourne clinic, 1094–1095
Why does Premier fail to deliver in recruitment efforts of health professionals, 1035
Why do the Liberals give excuses instead of making job offers, 1092

Emergency rooms

Was the issue of shuttered emergency rooms in our province discussed with the Prime Minister, 1185
What changed in the last 24 hours, given that government had stated that health authorities were enacting contingency plans and that services would not be interrupted, 942
What does Premier say about his handling of health care when his own Minister has to join a protest, 2076
What does Premier say to fire chief in Whitbourne regarding emergency care, 1094
What happens if someone shows up at the Whitbourne clinic with symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, 1094
When is Premier going to be proactive to start acting on the recommendations of the Health Accord to address these challenging issues, particularly around road ambulances, 951
When will emergency care be available 24 hours per day every day in Whitbourne, 1093
When will government finally put an end to emergency room closures, 2077
When will Premier end emergency department closures in our province to ensure people have access to emergency health care, 893
Why has Premier refused to act to ensure all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have reliable access to emergency services, 941
Why wasn't the Prime Minister brought to Bonavista to show the importance of the emergency room, 1186
Will Premier acknowledge government's failure to ensure emergency services to all of the residents of the province, 943–944
Will Premier admit that waiting a year has caused this crisis, 942

Health Accord

Did Premier get commitment from the Prime Minister to fully fund the Health Accord in Newfoundland and Labrador, 1188
Why is Premier allowing Health Accord to fail, 1035

Medevac services

Given that mother in Happy Valley-Goose Bay has been stuck on waiting list for treatment, where is Heart Force One, 1187
Is it acceptable that woman in Happy Valley-Goose Bay needs answers and it could be months before she knows her condition, 1187

Nurses

Is Premier concerned that nurses will leave this province to work in Nova Scotia, 1454–1455
Premier of Nova Scotia can attest to 167 new nurses being recruited, 2077
Why is Liberal government ignoring nurse shortage and the critical role that they play in the health care system, 1334
Will government step up its game to ensure there are enough nurses to staff the health care system and the new teams that have been announced, 1335

Privatization

Urging government to say no to any further privatization of our health care system, roll back current privatization, and invest in a publicly funded, publicly administered, public health care system

Debate, 1580–1583

House of Assembly

Addresses

Summer adjournment 2023, 2503–2509
Winter adjournment 2022, 938(24)–938(25)
Winter adjournment 2023, 3421–3427

Office of the Seniors' Advocate

Does Premier agree with Seniors' Advocate who says government did not do enough for seniors, 1396
When does government plan to get around to acting on the Seniors' Advocate's recommendation, 1397

Housing

What is failure in the Liberal government, if it is not 140 vacant housing units, 2527
Will Premier stand and apologize for his government's failure around housing and a number of other programs that are supposed to serve the people of this province, 2527–2528

Immigration, Population Growth and Skills

Immigration

Comments on Budget Speech 2023, 1764

Ukraine

Newfoundland and Labrador continues to support Ukraine, 1091–1092

Industry, Energy and Technology

Atlantic Loop

Have we been cut out of the Atlantic Loop, 1456–1457
Is Premier concerned that Quebec is at the table and he is not, 1553
When will Premier join the conversation of the negotiations, 1552
Why is Premier allowing us to be ignored, 1456
Will plans for the Atlantic Loop be created without input from Newfoundland and Labrador, 1552
Will Quebec be buying Newfoundland and Labrador electricity for pennies and then selling it to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick at a huge profit, 1457

Mining

Comments in Budget Speech 2023, 1762–1763

Terra Nova FPSO

Are we now redoing work which was supposed to be completed overseas, 1733
Does Premier have any assurance that Suncor will not ship the Terra Nova off again to have work done which could be completed by Newfoundlanders and Labradorians here, 1734
Has Premier asked project partners when the Terra Nova will pump oil again, 2232
How much of a hole will delay in timelines put in our provincial budget, 1735
Is the Terra Nova going to follow the Premier to Europe again, 2233
What is going on with the platform, 1732
What will Premier do to find out what's happening and get this production up and running, 1732
When will vessel return to production, 1735

Upper Churchill

Will Premier commit to making any deal regarding the Churchill River or hydro generation in Labrador fully public and bring the agreement to the House of Assembly for debate before any agreement is signed, 2337
Will Premier make public all of the details before he commits to any agreement about the hydro assets, 2337

Interim Supply Act, 2023 (Bill 21)

Committee, 1117–1120

Loan Act, 2023 (Bill 37)

Committee, 2208–2212

Loan and Guarantee Act, 1957, The (Amdt.) (Bill 28)

Committee, 1292(1)

Management of Information Act (Amdt.) and House of Assembly Accountability, Integrity and Administration Act (Amdt.) (Bill 22)

Second reading, 1297–1308

Amendment (Hoist—three-month delay)

Moved, 1309
Debate, 1309–1314

Ministerial Statements

Charles III, King of Great Britain

Recognition of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty the Queen Consort

response, 2073

Finance

Diesel tax

Continuation of tax reduction on gasoline and diesel

response, 1033–1034

Strategic plan for province's finances

response, 1232

Immigration, Population Growth and Skills

Ukraine

Newfoundland and Labrador continues to support Ukraine

response, 1091–1092

Newfoundland Dog and Labrador Retriever

Recognized for their cultural significance to the province

response, 2478

Tributes

Pinsent, Gordon

response, 1032–1033

Newfoundland Dog and Labrador Retriever

Recognized for their cultural significance to the province, 2478

"Ode to Labrador"; "Ode to Newfoundland"

Urging government to bring forward legislation to require the "Ode to Newfoundland" and the "Ode to Labrador" to be sung at graduation ceremonies at Memorial University's convocation

Debate, 2466–2468

Office of the Premier

If Premier is not responsible for the issues affecting the lives of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, who is, 2481

Oral Questions

Budget

Is Premier going to give the $35 million that's budgeted in the budget back to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, 1867
Why Opposition is not voting for the budget, 1398–1399

Cost of living

When will Premier work with local farmers to reduce costs and ensure more affordable food is available in this province, 1037
When will provincial Liberals work with their cousins to ensure that they stop increasing the cost of living for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, 1799
Why is Premier content that seniors cannot afford food, to heat their homes, or to take their medication, 1395

Digital Government and Service NL

Cyberattack

Can Premier tell people why his government is suing the Privacy Commissioner to stop him from investigating the cyberattack, 1235
Is Premier responsible for health care and health care information in the province, 2479–2480
What does Minister or Premier say about the fact that hundreds of thousands of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians had their information hacked and they did not share the information, 2434
When will province personally inform all patients that had their privacy breached, 2434–2435
Why are we only finding out about the numbers involved today, 2433–2434
Why can't Premier give a clear answer, when federal Minister can, 2285–2286
Why did government flippantly ignore the law and not disclose information about the breach to the people of the province, 2435
Why did government hide the sheer scale of this attack on the health care system, 2433
Why does Liberal government want to hide important information from the public when other countries and federal governments have no problem answering a straightforward question and being open and transparent to the people that they serve, 2286
Why is Liberal government launching a cover-up, 1237
Why is Premier blocking the Privacy Commissioner from doing his job, 1236
Why is Premier leaving hundreds of thousands of people in the dark about the status of their personal and private information, 2479
Will Premier tell victims of cyberattack what personal sensitive information has been stolen, 2479

Education

Child care

What is Premier going to do to clean up the mess, given that payday is tomorrow, 1554–1555
Why is Premier ignoring 70 per cent of the provincial child care industry, 1554

Deaf and hard of hearing

Given that government chose to spend almost $700,000 on law firm to fight the Churchill family, is Premier responsible for education in Newfoundland and Labrador, 2480
How can Premier defend decision to spend almost $700,000 to fight Carter Churchill's right to an education, 2435–2436
Who is going to be held accountable for treatment of Churchill family, 2436
Will Premier correct mistake of absence on steering committee on deaf and hard of hearing education of parental membership and appoint the Churchills, 1395
Will Premier now do the right thing and apologize to the Churchill family, compensate them for full legal costs and appoint them to the steering committee for deaf and hard of hearing children, 2003
Would Premier stand and apologize to the Churchill family for the ordeal they had to endure, 1394

School buses

Can government update House on investigation and will any report be released publicly, 2481

Finance

Carbon tax

Did Premier get commitment from the Prime Minister that carbon tax would not cause home heating fuels to increase in this province, 1186
Does Premier realize that his failure to stand up for this province is costing residents thousands of dollars each year, 1455
Will Premier apologize to people who are worried about how they will stay warm next winter, 1455

Home heating

What will Premier do to offset the additional cost from the carbon tax on home heating for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, 1036, 1046

Sugar tax

Will Premier repel the sugar tax, 1036

Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Crab

Can Deputy Premier tell us how devastating the loss of the crab fishery will be on our economy, 2285
Can government update House on employment insurance extensions and support for workers and businesses who rely on the industry, 2285
Given that life as we know it in rural Newfoundland is on the line, what is Premier going to do to help, 1864
Has government received any update on extension of employment insurance benefits for affected crews and plant workers, 2001
Has Ottawa taken Premier's call to ask for support for harvesters, plant workers and businesses that rely on the fishery or did he simply not make the call, 1863
Has Premier made a decision about exploring outside buyers, 1594
Has Premier made up his mind to allow outside buyers in the Newfoundland and Labrador fishery, 2002
How is Premier going to repair the financial harm inflicted upon harvesters and plant workers, 2335
How will businesses who rely on the spinoffs from this industry survive, 2230
Instead of being paralyzed, why doesn't Premier call both parties to a face-to-face meeting, 2000
Is Premier going to wait for rural Newfoundland and Labrador to disappear, 1797
Shouldn't the Premier be willing to meet with the Fish, Food and Allied Workers (FFAW) and the Association of Seafood Producers (ASP), 2144
What has Premier done to get crab boats back in the water, 2143
What is Premier doing to get industry moving, 2230
What is Premier going to do to get the billion-dollar industry going again, 1594
What is Premier going to do to help those in the crab fishery, 1593
What is Premier going to do to support the people who rely on this industry to make a living, 2284
What will Premier do to get our most lucrative fishery going again, 1594
When is this Premier going to stand up for the fishing industry and broker a deal that works for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, 2231–2232
Why does Premier believe attacking the legitimacy of the FFAW is going to solve this problem, 2000
Why does Premier believe he's needed more in Europe than here during the largest crisis facing our fishing industry since the moratorium, 2231
Why does Premier believe it a fair proposal to allow the import of crab for processing here while our fleet remains tied up or subject to other conditions, 2075
Why does Premier believe that government's actions will help us get our fishing industry going again, 2001
Why does Premier refuse to intervene to kick-start talks in our most lucrative fishery, 1999
Why does Premier refuse to make the same extraordinary effort to save our historic fishery as the former Premier did in 2016, 2142
Why hasn't Minister said anything on this very important issue, 1332–1333
Why is a European conference more important to the Premier than saving our historic fishery, 2143
Why is it less important for Premier to get involved with the fishery than with green hydrogen, 2076
Why is Premier refusing to get personally involved, 1960
Why is the fishery less important than the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore industry, 2144
Will Premier convene an urgent meeting with the FFAW immediately, 1959–1960
Will Premier make commitment here and now to revamp the final offer selection process, 2336
Will Premier personally bring the parties back to the table and attend the meeting, 2075

Fisheries

Did Premier's friend provide any assurance on behalf of the Prime Minister regarding support for rural Newfoundland and Labrador during the current fishery crisis, 1798
Has government fallen out of touch with the reality of the fishing industry in our province, 1234
What does Premier say to boatloads of young people who work in the fishery who are planning to leave the province for work, 1798
What is Premier doing to ensure a strong season for our fishing industry in Newfoundland and Labrador, 1233
When is Premier going to pick up the phone and call his friends in Ottawa to ensure our province's strongest fishery remains viable this season, 1234
When is Premier going to pick up the phone and ensure that a meeting takes place to make changes that help the inshore fishermen, 1333
Will Premier and Fisheries Minister convene a meeting with harvesters to ensure that decision in 3L is reversed immediately, 1334

Grieg Seafood

If Liberals are standing up for Grieg, then who is standing up for the people of St. Lawrence, 2003
What does Premier say to residents of communities along the Burin Peninsula who were given a false sense of hope that Grieg salmon would be processed in St. Lawrence, 1959
What is Premier going to do about salmon being trucked from the Burin Peninsula to be processed in Bay de Verde, 1958
When was Premier informed that Grieg decided to renege on their deal, 2002

Lobster

Can Minister provide an update on this important fishery, 2076

Mackerel

Will Premier call on federal government to reopen the mackerel fishery or will he remain silent on this issue as on the 3L crab, 1235

Shrimp

Is Premier going to wait another six weeks before he intervenes in the shrimp fishery, 2336

Health care

Ambulance

Does Premier take responsibility for the lack of action that got us into this position today, 943
How could Premier say he thought he had more time, 943
Was the issue of shuttered emergency rooms in our province discussed with the Prime Minister, 1185
What changed in the last 24 hours, given that government had stated that health authorities were enacting contingency plans and that services would not be interrupted, 942
When is Premier going to be proactive to start acting on the recommendations of the Health Accord to address these challenging issues, particularly around road ambulances, 951
Why has Premier refused to act to ensure all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have reliable access to emergency services, 941
Why wasn't the Prime Minister brought to Bonavista to show the importance of the emergency room, 1186
Will Premier acknowledge government's failure to ensure emergency services to all of the residents of the province, 943–944
Will Premier admit that waiting a year has caused this crisis, 942

Crisis, Health Care System

How can nurses and other front-line health professionals deliver the care we deserve through challenging working conditions, 892
How does Liberal government expect to attract and retain health care professionals if our incentives aren't good enough, 1335
How many more picket signs will we have to see before Premier takes action, 941–942
When will Premier have the backs of the health care workers of Newfoundland and Labrador, 893
Why does government refuse to take action to end 24-hour shifts in our health care system, 892
Why does the health care crisis continue to get worse under the Premier's watch, 1034
Why is Premier hiding the numbers that tell the real story of the health care workers crisis, 1553
Will Minister also add to the website how many doctors and nurses are leaving every month, to show the full picture, 1554

Doctors

After giving his personal commitment, why is Premier letting doctors move away without hiring them in Newfoundland and Labrador, 1092
How many doctors are now working at the Whitbourne clinic, 1094–1095
Why does Premier fail to deliver in recruitment efforts of health professionals, 1035
Why do the Liberals give excuses instead of making job offers, 1092

Emergency rooms

What does Premier say about his handling of health care when his own Minister has to join a protest, 2076
What does Premier say to fire chief in Whitbourne regarding emergency care, 1094
What happens if someone shows up at the Whitbourne clinic with symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, 1094
When will emergency care be available 24 hours per day every day in Whitbourne, 1093
When will government finally put an end to emergency room closures, 2077
When will Premier end emergency department closures in our province to ensure people have access to emergency health care, 893

Health Accord

Did Premier get commitment from the Prime Minister to fully fund the Health Accord in Newfoundland and Labrador, 1188
Why is Premier allowing Health Accord to fail, 1035

Medevac services

Given that mother in Happy Valley-Goose Bay has been stuck on waiting list for treatment, where is Heart Force One, 1187
Is it acceptable that woman in Happy Valley-Goose Bay needs answers and it could be months before she knows her condition, 1187

Nurses

Is Premier concerned that nurses will leave this province to work in Nova Scotia, 1454–1455
Premier of Nova Scotia can attest to 167 new nurses being recruited, 2077
Why is Liberal government ignoring nurse shortage and the critical role that they play in the health care system, 1334
Will government step up its game to ensure there are enough nurses to staff the health care system and the new teams that have been announced, 1335

House of Assembly

Office of the Seniors' Advocate

Does Premier agree with Seniors' Advocate who says government did not do enough for seniors, 1396

Housing

What is failure in the Liberal government, if it is not 140 vacant housing units, 2527
Will Premier stand and apologize for his government's failure around housing and a number of other programs that are supposed to serve the people of this province, 2527–2528

Industry, Energy and Technology

Atlantic Loop

Have we been cut out of the Atlantic Loop, 1456–1457
Is Premier concerned that Quebec is at the table and he is not, 1553
When will Premier join the conversation of the negotiations, 1552
Why is Premier allowing us to be ignored, 1456
Will plans for the Atlantic Loop be created without input from Newfoundland and Labrador, 1552
Will Quebec be buying Newfoundland and Labrador electricity for pennies and then selling it to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick at a huge profit, 1457

Terra Nova FPSO

Are we now redoing work which was supposed to be completed overseas, 1733
Does Premier have any assurance that Suncor will not ship the Terra Nova off again to have work done which could be completed by Newfoundlanders and Labradorians here, 1734
Has Premier asked project partners when the Terra Nova will pump oil again, 2232
How much of a hole will delay in timelines put in our provincial budget, 1735
Is the Terra Nova going to follow the Premier to Europe again, 2233
What is going on with the platform, 1732
What will Premier do to find out what's happening and get this production up and running, 1732
When will vessel return to production, 1735

Upper Churchill

Will Premier commit to making any deal regarding the Churchill River or hydro generation in Labrador fully public and bring the agreement to the House of Assembly for debate before any agreement is signed, 2337
Will Premier make public all of the details before he commits to any agreement about the hydro assets, 2337

Office of the Premier

If Premier is not responsible for the issues affecting the lives of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, who is, 2481

Seniors

Can Premier correct the indexing of seniors benefits, 1396
Does Premier believe that $6 per day will lift seniors out of poverty, 1396–1397
When will government put out a budget that will really help seniors, 1398

Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

Tourism

How are tourists supposed to get to our province this summer, 1731

Transportation and Infrastructure

Marine Atlantic

Did Dominic LeBlanc provide any reassurance on behalf of Prime Minister for those who rely on Marine Atlantic, 1799
Given that Premier's blunder will cause the price of groceries and goods to increase, why does Premier allow Ottawa to force the people of Newfoundland and Labrador to pay more, 1866
Was Premier ignored or did he neglect to stand up for this province, 1865
What does 4 per cent increase in fuel surcharge mean for grocery store prices in our province, 1731
Which of the six Liberal Members of Parliament did Premier lobby before now to prevent this fee increase, 1866
Why don't Premier's federal Liberal friends seek his input before they make decisions that have a negative impact on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, 1865
Why was Premier caught off guard regarding fee increase, 1864
Will Premier finally admit that people are paying more because of his failure to stand up to Ottawa, 1800

Point of Order

Language, unparliamentary

"misleading," 1105

Provincial Health Authority Act (Bill 20)

Committee, 938(1)–938(2)

Resolution, Government

Finance

Harmonized Sales Tax

House to support rebate of the provincial portion of the harmonized sales tax on new purpose-built rental housing be provided, and that the rebate mirror the Government of Canada's existing and enhanced GST/HST New Residential Rental Property Rebate

Debate, 2999–3002

Resolution, Private Member's

Health care

Privatization

Urging government to say no to any further privatization of our health care system, roll back current privatization, and invest in a publicly funded, publicly administered, public health care system

Debate, 1580–1583

Memorial University of Newfoundland

"Ode to Labrador"; "Ode to Newfoundland"

Urging government to bring forward legislation to require the "Ode to Newfoundland" and the "Ode to Labrador" to be sung at graduation ceremonies at Memorial University's convocation

Debate, 2466–2468

Revenue Administration Act (Amdt.) and Income Tax Act, 2000 (Amdt.) (Bill 38)

Second reading, 1827–1844

Revenue Administration Act (Amdt.) No. 3 (Bill 27)

Second reading, 1150–1155

Seniors

Can Premier correct the indexing of seniors benefits, 1396
Does Premier believe that $6 per day will lift seniors out of poverty, 1396–1397
When will government put out a budget that will really help seniors, 1398

Supplementary Supply Act, 2022-2023 No. 2 (Bill 25)

Committee, 1292(7)–1292(11)

Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

Tourism

How are tourists supposed to get to our province this summer, 1731

Transportation and Infrastructure

Ferries

Bell Island commuter system—Comments on, 1785–1786
Comments on historical naming of ferries, 1783–1784
Description of former process for two new vessels, 1784–1793

Marine Atlantic

Did Dominic LeBlanc provide any reassurance on behalf of Prime Minister for those who rely on Marine Atlantic, 1799
Given that Premier's blunder will cause the price of groceries and goods to increase, why does Premier allow Ottawa to force the people of Newfoundland and Labrador to pay more, 1866
Impact of 4 per cent on tourism industry, 1757, 1758
Was Premier ignored or did he neglect to stand up for this province, 1865
What does 4 per cent increase in fuel surcharge mean for grocery store prices in our province, 1731
Which of the six Liberal Members of Parliament did Premier lobby before now to prevent this fee increase, 1866
Why don't Premier's federal Liberal friends seek his input before they make decisions that have a negative impact on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, 1865
Why was Premier caught off guard regarding fee increase, 1864
Will Premier finally admit that people are paying more because of his failure to stand up to Ottawa, 1800

Tributes

Pinsent, Gordon, 1032–1033

Verafin

Comments in Budget Speech 2023, 1771

BROWN, JORDAN (NDP) (LABRADOR WEST)

Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Given the damaging report by the Privacy Commissioner, will Minister stand on principle and leave the provincial Liberals, or will he continue to prop up the Premier and government who have lost their way when it comes to transparency, 3403

All-Party Committees

All-Party Committee on Basic Income

When is the All-Party Committee on Basic Income set to meet again and will government commit to tabling a report on the guaranteed basic income that they're discussing, 3333

Alternate Witnessing of Documents Amendment Act (Bill 23)

Second reading, 2324

Animal Health and Protection Act (Amdt.) (Bill 65)

Second reading, 5165
Committee, 5185

Architects Act, 2008 (Amdt.) (Bill 29)

Second reading, 2163

Arts Council Act (Amdt.) (Bill 98)

Second reading, 5593–5595
Committee, 5603, 5604

Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission Repeal Act (Bill 44)

Second reading, 3755

Basic income

When is the All-Party Committee on Basic Income set to meet again and will government commit to tabling a report on the guaranteed basic income that they're discussing, 3333

Budget

Why wasn't the AG consulted before putting money down, given the numerous recommendations the AG has made about the accounting system, 7341

Budget 2023

Motion to approve budgetary policy

Debate, 1494–1498
Non-confidence motion

Debate, 1814–1819
Sub-amendment

Debate, 1712–1716

Estimates

Resource Committee

Concurrence motion, 2137(44)–2137(46)

Supply Committee

Executive Council

Access to Information and Protection of Privacy, 2029
Office of the Chief Information Officer, 2099
Premier's Office, 2025
Treasury Board Secretariat, 2107, 2108

Budget 2024

Motion to approve budgetary policy

Debate, 3961–3966
Non-confidence motion

Debate, 4029–4035
Sub-amendment

Debate, 4157–4162

Estimates

Resource Committee

Concurrence motion, 4420–4423

Supply Committee

Executive Council

Office of the Chief Information Officer, 4237(63), 4237(64), 4237(65)
Treasury Board Secretariat, 4237(58), 4237(59), 4237(60)

Budget 2025

Motion to approve budgetary policy

Debate, 7098–7104
Non-confidence motion

Debate, 7204–7206, 7462(14)–7462(17)
Sub-amendment

Debate, 7390(42)–7390(47)

Estimates

Government Services Committee

Concurrence motion, 7311–7316

Resource Committee

Concurrence motion, 7265–7269

Supply Committee

Executive Council

Treasury Board Secretariat, 7375–7376
Women and Gender Equality, 7357

Buildings Accessibility Act (Amdt.) (Bill 52)

Second reading, 2964–2966
Committee, 3093

Amendment—Clause 5

Moved, 3093

Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Newfoundland and Labrador Act (Amdt.) (Bill 90)

Notice of motion, 5107
Second reading, 6902(11)–6902(13)
Committee, 6902(50)–6902(51), 6902(52), 6902(53), 6902(54), 6902(55)–6902(56), 6902(57)

Canadian Armed Forces

5 Wing Goose Bay

Urging Government of Canada to advance important roles that Newfoundland and Labrador fulfill with respect to National Defence, NATO and NORAD

Debate, 5243–5246

Children, Seniors and Social Development

Foster families

Recognizing October as National Foster Family Month, 2935

National Seniors' Month

Recognition of, 7423

National Social Work Month

Acknowledgement of, 6599

Social work students

Urging government to allocate a substantial amount of funding to support community not-for-profit workplaces that provide placements for social work students, 3413–3414

Colonial Building Act Repeal Act (Bill 57)

Second reading, 3554
Committee, 3558

Cost of living

Gluten-free products far more expensive than others, 1713
Urging government to order a complete review of all taxes and fees, cutting or adjusting those that are hurting people; lead the charge to end the carbon tax for good; eliminate the sugar tax; continue the provincial gas tax relief, order a complete review of the Income Support Program and an evaluation of all programs and services intended to support vulnerable populations to ensure they deliver; index the Seniors' Benefit programs to inflation; and deliver a new poverty reduction strategy

Debate, 3358–3361

When will government put out a comprehensive poverty reduction strategy that will get this province on track, 4999–5000
Will government consult with not-for-profit groups and the most vulnerable to keep money in the people's pockets, 6609
Will the government commit to funding the school lunch program and expanding it so that all students in the province will be covered under the program, 7432

Credit Union Act, 2009 (Amdt.) No. 2 (Bill 78)

Committee, 4805, 4807

Crop Insurance Act (Amdt.) (Bill 76)

Second reading, 4861–4862
Committee, 4869

Digital Government and Service NL

ATVs

When will subsection of the act regarding training be implemented, 4784

Modernization

Minister highlights actions to improve delivery of government services, 7612

Motorcycle Awareness Month

Recognition of, 2230

Project Red Ribbon Campaign

Recognizing longstanding Mothers Against Drunk Driving public awareness campaign, 5835

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

Acknowlegement of, 3392

Economic Diversification and Growth Enterprises Repeal Act (Bill 70)

Second reading, 3763
Committee, 3766

Education

Child care

Minister highlights actions to increase access to affordable child care, 2979

Fees

How many schools in this province are forced to rely on cash payments to make up the lack of funding that government provides for supplies, 5537

Instructional Resource Teacher

Comments on need in Labrador West, 1817

Memorial University

Will Minister commit to re-examining Memorial University's building footprint policy so Labradorians can access post-secondary education closer to home in the Big Land, 1693–1694

Minister

Will Premier assign a new Minister of Education who will actually foster and support school communities and take education seriously for Labradorians, 1809

Research Inspired Student Enrichment Awards (RISE Awards)

2024—Recognizing 20 of province's young leaders, 4200–4201

Schools

Why does it take over a year for critical maintenance issues to be addressed in our schools across this province, 5538

Teachers

Are people of Labrador West being untruthful about staffing concerns or is the Minister just not understanding what's going on in the district, 1808
Urging government to meet with Labrador West teachers and support staff and create a solid plan to address the issues of staffing, maintenance and teacher housing in Labrador West, 1811–1812, 1879–1880, 1972–1973
What message does Minister have for the parents, teachers and students of Labrador West regarding the recruitment and retention of teachers, 2295
Will Minister make sure that the teachers of Labrador West and their representatives will have an opportunity to provide factual information to the department and the Minister, 1874
Will teachers, support staff and union representatives in the schools in Labrador West have an opportunity to present their issues directly to the department next week, 2010

Electrical Power Control Act, 1994 (Amdt.) and Public Utilities Act (Amdt.) (Bill 34)

Committee, 2377, 2378–2379, 2380, 2381

Elimination of the Financial Services Appeal Board Act (Bill 96)

Second reading, 5708
Committee, 5711, 5712

Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain

Address of sympathy to be conveyed concerning

Debate, 110

Engineers and Geoscientists Act, 2008 (Amdt.) (Bill 92)

Second reading, 5352–5353
Committee, 5354–5355, 5356

Environment and Climate Change

Climate change

Minister highlights advancements, 5687

Climate Change Action Plan

Minister announces new consultations, 3321

Dust control mitigation

Does Premier believe that ignoring the issue in Labrador West is acceptable, 2442–2443
Snapshot from air quality monitoring station, showing apartment building which is covered with dust, 2445
When will Minister start enforcing the regulations and hold companies accountable for air quality monitoring, 2443
Will department finally review the legislation and regulations and hold industries accountable for dust due to industrial and commercial operations in the province, 2086
Will department investigate the continued failure of Tacora to control their tailings dust and hold them accountable for their inaction, 4372
Will Minister start enforcing pollution laws and holding companies accountable for their inactions this year, 4372
Will the Minister send in mine inspectors to review the mining companies dust mitigation plans, inspect their sites, and prioritize the health of the people of the district, 2443

Earth Day

Recognition of, 7167

Electric vehicle (EV)

Update on government's successful Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program, 4046
Will government remove Tesla vehicles from provincial electric vehicle rebate program and will the do incentives to purchase Canadian-made EVs, 6609

Green Depot

Is the loss of the Green Depot in Labrador West what the province considers good environmental stewardship, 3111

Essential Ambulance Services Act (Bill 24)

Committee, 995, 996, 997, 998, 999, 1000, 1010

Amendment—Clause 20

Debate, 1023

Family Relief Act (Amdt.) (Bill 91)

Second reading, 5321
Committee, 5325

Family Violence Protection Act (Amdt.) (Bill 97)

Second reading, 5785–5786
Committee, 5797, 5798

Farm Products Corporation Repeal Act (Bill 42)

Second reading, 3386
Committee, 3417, 3418

Finance

Buy from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada campaign

Comments on, 6532

Diesel tax

Continuation of tax reduction on gasoline and diesel, 1034

Economic forecast

Minister highlights strength, growth and optimism in economic forecast, 4835

Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)

House to support rebate of the provincial portion of the harmonized sales tax on new purpose-built rental housing be provided, and that the rebate mirror the Government of Canada's existing and enhanced GST/HST New Residential Rental Property Rebate

Debate, 3006–3008
Amendment

Moved, 3007

What happened in the past seven days to change government's stance, 5696
Will government remove the provincial HST from all forms of home heating, 6608
Will the government remove the HST from home heating so that all the people of the province can get the benefit of reduction in cost of living, 7433

Home heating

House to support removal of the provincial portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) from home heating products

Notice of motion, 5146–5147
Moved, 5378–5380
Debate, 5399

If former conservative government could remove the provincial portion of Harmonized Sales Tax from home heating, why can't the Liberal government, 5375–5376
Urging government to bring in the Residential Energy Rebate again to rebate the HST on home heating again, 6544–6545
Will government remove the provincial HST from all forms of home heating, 6608

Strategic plan for province's finances, 1232
Tariffs

Given the threat of tariffs, what steps are being taken to help Newfoundland and Labrador businesses expand their trade opportunities to European markets, 5760
What steps is government taking to help businesses navigate challenges of the threat of tariffs, and what strategies are going to be put in place to mitigate the impacts, 5759

Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Agriculture

Minister highlights supports for agriculture, 3198

Crown Lands

Urging government to move expeditiously to bring forward legislative amendments to ensure fair reconciliation of existing claims for people seeking title to the land they have occupied in good faith for generations and which is recognized within their communities; and take steps in the interim to address Crown Lands' actions against occupied properties in the province

Debate, 5035–5037

Urging government to move expeditiously to bring forward legislative amendments to ensure fair reconciliation of existing claims for people seeking title to the land they have occupied in good faith for generations and which is recognized within their communities, and to take steps in the interim to address crown land's actions against occupied properties in the province

Debate, 1986–1988

Forest Fires

How is having a single water bomber in Goose Bay able to protect an area as vast as Labrador under drought conditions, and why is government keeping the water bomber out of Wabush, 4696
I ask the Minister will this include permanently bringing back the water bomber to Wabush or is it just rebranding the forestry office in Labrador West, 6991
Provincial government prepared for 2024 forest fire season, 4360
What services is Minister committed to bring back to Labrador West so that we don't see what happened last year and, 4697
What wildfire resources will be permanently based in Labrador West, to make sure we will not get cut off this summer if a fire happens again, 4696
Will the Minister commit to bringing back the water bomber to Wabush, 6991

Hunting

2025-26 Hunting and Trapping Guide released, 6781

Lobster

Government investment in lobster fishery, 7332

Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining Act (Amdt.) No. 2 (Bill 104)

Second reading, 5961–5962
Committee, 6029

Future Fund Act (Bill 5)

Second reading, 141–143
Committee, 235(27), 235(28)

Amendment—Clause 3

Moved, 235(27)

Health care

Collaborative care clinics

Urging government to commit to a timeline for opening publicly run collaborative care team clinics across the province, where doctors and other health professionals can serve the public in a timely and effective manner, 1050–1051
Where is the plan for collaborative care clinics in Labrador, 1103

Crisis, Health Care System

Can we get a timeline on when consultations for human resource plan will happen and when will plan be delivered for workers, 847
What does Premier have to say to the workers and patients who have suffered the last eight years due to Liberal government inaction, 474
What is the retention plan for rural and Labrador health care delivery, 953
When will the government act on the AG's recommendations and make it more accountable in recruitment and prioritize recruitment in rural and remote areas, 6541
Where is the comprehensive human resource plan for health care workers, 847
Where is the plan to address the issues that have been brought forward by health care workers in Labrador, 44
Where is the plan to address work-life balance, given that health care professionals are quitting in droves, 656
Where is the plan to deal with the systemic issues driving away staff from our system and putting more pressure on our rural and Labrador health care delivery, 952
Who was the Minister of Health at the time for most of that year, how are we allegedly hiring fewer nurses, yet we're spending double on this, 7341
Will you publicly announce a new plan that will actually work and shore up our public system, 7342

Doctors

What is the long-term plan to address wait times and staffing in rural areas in Labrador who are having extremely long wait times for primary care, 5230

Family care teams

When will the family care clinic finally open in Labrador West, 3732

Health transfer payments

Are we still lobbying federal government for an increase to health transfer payments, 902
Why did Minister choose not to attend the federal meeting to advocate for better payments, 902

Home care

When will this government bring home care and home care workers into the public system, given that Labrador West cannot attract any of them, 7177
Will government engage with personal care homes and home care into the public system to deal with these issues, starting with Labrador West, 7177

Hospitals

What does government plan to do to have accommodations and transportation at the new hospital site similar to what is in St. Clare's now for people who have to come in from outside of the region, 5145
Will there be accommodations at the new hospital site or is Premier going to force people to stay in expensive hotels and have not accommodations for those coming out of region, 5145

Labrador Affairs

Why does this Minister, like the one before him, continue to discriminate against Labradorians, 314
Will Minister create a new plan to get health care workers to come to Labrador, 2725

Medical Transportation Assistance Program (MTAP)

Comments on, 3961
Have any Labradorians been consulted for their review of the program, 1044–1045
Will government make the necessary changes so that patients are not left paying out of pocket to get their limbs fixed, 3862
Will Minister go to Labrador and meet with Labradorians on the reform of medical travel, 1045
Will Minister immediately remove the requirement for escort letters for seniors and let couples travel together for health care, 5847
Will Minister review the required documentation for applications to the program and lift some of the burden for seniors, 5847

Mental health

Comments on addictions in Labrador, 3964
Does Minister think that a two-year wait in Labrador West for a first call with a psychiatrist or psychologist is okay, 588
Urging government to create a new addictions treatment facility in Labrador, 3407–3408
What is the timeline of construction and completion of the addiction treatment centre that was promised to Labrador over a year ago, 7342
Will Minister commit to a treatment centre in Labrador for Labradorians, 4253
Will Minister commit to bringing addiction rehab treatment to Labrador and lowering the wait times to improve access to treatments, 3732
Will Premier commit to finally putting an addictions treatment centre in Labrador so Labradorians have the same access to service as those on the island portion of the province, 4942

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS)

Why have we yet to see any improvements in access to health care in the last four years and where did the $300 million transferred from Ottawa go, 6852, 6853

Nurses

How many nurses have we lost each year since this administration has taken over and how many does this province have to hire to go back to a full contingency of nurses in all health care facilities in this province, 1562
National Nursing Week

Recognition of, 7421–7422

Urge government to provide nursing students with fair compensation for clinical placements that exceed 48 hours per semester, reflecting the time and effort they dedicate to their clinical work, 7479–7480
What about government's internationally educated nurses who are doing clerk jobs and other non-nursing jobs when they were promised registered nursing jobs in the province, 5310
Why aren't nurses getting the jobs they're promised, 5311
Why is it so difficult for nurses to get a job, when we are in such desperate need, especially in rural Newfoundland and Labrador, 5310

Paramedics

What faith do we have that new recruits will get their signing bonuses, 251
Why does Minister insist on picking up where his predecessor left off and allow failures like the undelivered signing bonuses to continue, 251

Pharmacare

Comments on, 1713, 1714
Is this government going to publicly commit to signing on to the federal pharmacare program with the federal government and begin negotiations for that process, 7039
When is this government going to finally sign-on to the federal pharmacare plan and help provide medications to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, 6541
Why has this government refused to sign on to the national pharmacare program, 7039
Will you finally sign on to the federal pharmacare program which includes funding for medications, glucose monitoring and test strips, 7432

Prescription Drug Program

Expanded access to anti-coagulants, 1233
When is this government going to add to the program instead of denying people medication that they need, 6542
When is this government going to change the caps on prescription drugs so Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who are currently losing out on the program will be able to keep what they have as well, 6541

Privatization

Urging government to say no to any further privatization of our health care system, roll back current privatization, and invest in a publicly funded, publicly administered, public health care system

Debate, 1572–1574

Why does the government continue to outsource public health care to private, for-profit companies, 6540

Provincial Health Authority Act (Bill 20)

Why did government rush this bill without input from health care workers, who will face the greatest impacts, 790

Health Research Ethics Act (Bill 64)

Second reading, 5209
Committee, 5213–5214

Highway Traffic Act (Amdt.), City of Corner Brook Act (Amdt.), City of Mount Pearl Act (Amdt.), City of St. John's Act (Amdt.) and Municipalities Act, 1999 (Amdt.) (Bill 55)

Committee, 2882–2883, 2884–2885

Highway Traffic Act (Amdt.) and Provincial Offences Act (Amdt.) (Bill 79)

Second reading, 4957–4958
Committee, 4975, 4976, 4977, 4978–4980

House of Assembly

Addresses

Winter adjournment 2023, 3430–3432

Clerk

Appointment of Kim Hawley George

Debate, 7485

Independent Appointments Commission

Appointment or reappointment of: Karen McCarthy, chairperson; William Mahoney, Brendan Mitchell, Jamie Schwartz, Karen Skinner, Nancy Ruth Healey and Rex A. Goudie

Debate, 7641–7642

Office of the Citizens' Representative

Appointment of Mr. Bradley Moss as Citizens' Representative

Debate, 7635–7636

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

Appointment of Kerry Hatfield

Debate, 5938–5941

Singing

"Ode to Labrador," 938(29)–938(30)

House of Assembly Accountability, Integrity and Administration Act (Amdt.) (Bill 60)

Second reading, 3263–3264

Housing

Can Minister highlight somewhere in that five-point plan where Labradorians can find affordable housing, 6738–6739
Comments in Budget Speech 2023, 1714, 3965
Does Minister believe that the uncleaned housing with rat feces and unfinished plywood walls is setting someone up for a good, fulfilling life, 2945
Is Deputy Premier proud of having the lowest number of housing units built in over two decades, given our high rate of homelessness, 3207
Out-of-Control Rents: Rental wages in Canada, 2023—Tabled, 6794
Urging government to immediately take steps to reduce the lack of social housing in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador

Debate, 3225–3227

Was government fully seized with the housing crisis or did government misspeak again, 3038
What is being offered to municipalities to help them with affordable housing development, 5105
What is department doing to help municipalities with the gaps and get homes built in their local communities, 2989
What is department going to do to address red tape and roadblocks and add resources to municipalities to get homes built in their communities, 2989–2990
What is government's plan to house the other 30-plus people in the District of Labrador West who are on a Newfoundland and Labrador Housing list, 3207
What is this government doing to incentivize building new housing units across this province, 6738
When can we expect to see rent control legislation in this province, 5376
When will Minister implement the plan submitted by the Housing & Homelessness Coalition to the former Minister in late 2022, 2757
When will more units be added to the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation stock in Labrador West, 5105
When will the Housing & Homelessness Coalition get core funding and funding to expand so that people can find shelter, 2241
When will the province take action and responsibility to create the 40 housing units for Labrador West instead of relying on the federal government, 6793
While OrgCode Consulting helps develop a shelter standard framework, will Deputy Premier take immediate action to make sure that all shelters provide adequate nutritious food that reflects the dietary needs for those who stay within them, 2829
Why does this government continue to side with landlords by refusing to implement rent control to stop these things from happening in Labrador West, 6793
Why hasn't government released a plan that acknowledges and meets the targets set out by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 3038–3039
Will Deputy Premier commit this government to establishing an acquisition land trust so that co-operative housing associations and other not-for-profits can acquire the land they need to build affordable homes in this province, 2829
Will Deputy Premier provide those living in tents a reasonable time frame as to when they can expect to be in a real, long-term home that is safe, affordable and allows them the privacy that they deserve, 2829
Will government form an All-Party Committee of this House to tackle the housing crisis and find a solution, 2830
Will housing promises for Labrador West get priority in this year's budget or were they just hollow commitments, 3454
Will Minister implement the plan to expand to a 24-hour staffing model and have more beds, 2757–2758
Will Premier finally declare housing a human right here in Newfoundland and Labrador, 3861–3862
Will the government double the first-time homebuyer's incentive, 6608
Will the government stop waiting for the federal government to do something and start work on the 40 units for seniors this construction season, 7625
Will the Minister give support and resources to the municipalities of Labrador West to get housing building up off the ground, 7625

Hydro Corporation Act, 2024 (Bill 33)

Second reading, 5478
Committee, 5487–5490

Immigration, Population Growth and Skills

Population Growth

Minister highlights population growth and diversity, 2934

Working Opportunities Program

Minister highlights inaugural class of Working Opportunities Program, 5134

Income Tax Act, 2000 (Amdt.) (Bill 35)

Second reading, 4494
Committee, 4681

Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation

Importance placed on promoting and respecting Indigenous cultures, 6841
Minister shares importance of statue unveiling in Botwood and St. John's, 5628

Industry, Energy and Technology

Come By Chance Refinery

Acknowledging Braya's new era and 50 years in the community, 4286

Energy needs

How will Minister ensure that the power needs of Labrador and the province are secured before any deals are signed with Quebec, 3110

Mel Woodward Cup

Minister congratulates winner of 2023 Mel Woodward Cup, Notch Embedded, 1551–1552

Mining

Comments on Labrador West mining history, 4421
Minister highlights impact of industry and future opportunities, 1332
What is government's plan to have secondary processing as part of the contract and obligations to make sure minerals are processed secondarily in this province, 3256
Where is the plan to add electrical capacity to make it possible to mine in this province, 3256

Offshore safety

Why did this government ignore the recommendations in the Wells report and when will they enact this recommendation for worker safety, 6922

Small Business Week and Co-op Week

Recognition of, 2520

Tacora Resources

Will department ensure that small businesses and workers in Labrador West who are owed up to millions of dollars will be supported, 2678

Upper Churchill

Will Labrador West's needs be prioritized in negotiations with Quebec on the Upper Churchill, or are we going to be on the outside looking in, 1343

Insurance Companies Act (Amdt.) (Bill 47)

Second reading, 2634–2635
Committee, 2648–2649

Interim Supply Act, 2023 (Bill 21)

Committee, 1059–1061

Interim Supply Act, 2024 (Bill 63)

Committee, 3472–3474, 3623–3626

Interim Supply Act, 2025 (Bill 105)

Committee, 6644(5)–6644(8)

Justice and Public Safety

Civil child abuse claims

Urging government to amend the Limitations Act to remove limitation periods for civil child abuse claims where the abuse complained of occurred against a minor, (a) within an intimate relationship; (b) within a relationship of dependency; (c) where the defendant was in a position of trust or authority, 2994

Firefighters

Urging government to explore innovative solutions and best practices that will further support our volunteer firefighters

Debate, 1215–1217

National Police Week

Recognition of, 7330–7331

Policing

Minister recognizes award-winning police officers, 5748

Volunteer fire departments

Minister acknowledges their contributions to province, 2819

King's Counsel Act (Bill 53)

Second reading, 3556
Committee, 4898

King's Printer Act (Bill 49)

Second reading, 2738
Committee, 2740

Labour

Anti-replacement worker legislation

Has Minister reached out to federal counterparts to develop anti-replacement worker legislation to protect workers in this province, 791
Urging government to enact legislation banning the use of temporary replacement workers during a strike or lockout, 2387, 2579–2580, 2681–2682, 2951–2952, 3044–3045, 3113–3114, 3261–3262, 3458, 5421–5422, 5473, 6612–6613, 7042–7043, 7347
When will Minister table anti-scab legislation to protect workers and their jobs in this province, 4890
When will Minister table legislation, 1245
When will we pass anti-scab legislation here in Newfoundland and Labrador, 5066
Will Premier listen to his federal cousins and implement anti-scab legislation here in this province, 3403
Will the Minister table anti-scab legislation and continue to work to make sure that the scales are truly balanced for workers, 7476

Health care workers

When is government going to treat every health care worker with the respect they deserve and give them the wages they deserve for the work they do, 5275–5276

Labour Relations Board

Is breaking the labour law the Minister's idea of remaining relevant and responsive to workers and workplaces, 5467
Why aren't long delays within the Labour Relations Board for union certification votes being addressed, 5417
Why does government continue to put their hands on the scale and tip it in favour of employers and leaving out unions, 5467–5468

Occupational health and safety

Will the Minister establish a dedicated occupational health and safety clinic, 7477
Will the Minister publish all workplace health and safety inspections on the government website, 7478

Sick leave

Will government bring in legislation for paid sick leave for workers of Newfoundland and Labrador, 5275

Unions

When will this government reintroduce card-check certification to make it easier for workers to unionize, 7475–7476
Why hasn't this government reintroduced card check to help the process of unions, 5417

Labour Standards Act (Amdt.) (Bill 82)

Second reading, 5193–5194
Committee, 5199, 5200

Amendment—Clause 35

Moved, 5203–5204

Labour Standards Act (Amdt.) No. 2 (Bill 101)

Second reading, 5860
Committee, 5865–5866, 5873

Amendment—Clause 1

Moved, 5866

Third reading, 5948

Labrador Affairs

Labrador flag

50th anniversary of, 3996
Recognizing Michael Martin who designed Labrador flag—50 year anniversary, 3991–3992

Sports travel

Minister outlines greater support of athletes, Special Olympians, and sports teams from Labrador, 6680

Labrador West (District)

Arts

72nd Annual Provincial Drama Festival—Performance of Making God Laugh by Northern Lights Theatre Company, 4527
Carol Players—60th anniversary, 4727
Northern Outdoor Adventures YouTube series—Jason Linstead, 7464

Awards, miscellaneous

Presentation of 75th Anniversary of Confederation Medals to 17 residents, 5742–5743

Business/entrepreneurship

CRRS TV—moving into purpose-built building, 6597

Clubs/organizations

Gateway Labrador—Acknowledging contributions to Labrador West, 461
United Steelworkers 5795—Congratulating local on its 65th anniversary, 5402

Comments on health care and education needs in Budget Speech 2023, 1818
Comments on need for sheriff's officers in Budget Speech 2023, 1819
Contrasted with Fermont, Quebec, 4421–4422
Miscellaneous

Acknowledging support for constituents of Labrador West during the July forest fires, 5217–5218
Future of Labrador West Summit—Focusing on six main topics, 3507

Municipalities

Heritage Festival—Acknowledging Gateway Labrador for hosting event, 2517–2518

Sports/recreation

Hockey—Dennis Drover Memorial Tournament—Remembering Brayden King and his love for family, teammates, and the spirit of the game, 4832–4833
Special Olympics

Congratulating the Labrador West Big Landers on their participation in the provincial winter games, 1794–1795
Rumbolt, Colin—gold and silver medal in cross-country skiing at Winter Special Olympics, 7165–7166

Tributes

Acknowledging regional settlement co-ordinator for Association of New Canadians—Soper, Bill, 775
Drover, Dennis, 237
Pioneer resident—Stamp, Joan, 1180–1181
Porter, Chuck—recognition for promoting exploring our own natural backyard, 6839

Volunteers

Acknowledging Faith's Haven Animal Shelter—Thanking the shelter and its volunteers for their tireless work, 3097

Lands Act (Amdt.) (Bill 40)

Second reading, 2249
Committee, 2253–2254

Lands Act (Amdt.) No. 2 (Bill 68)

Second reading, 5585(35)–5585(38)

Law Enforcement Identity Management Act (Bill 94)

Second reading, 5432
Committee, 5445, 5446, 5447

Law Enforcement Oversight Commission Act (Bill 102)

Second reading, 6565–6566
Committee, 6583, 6584, 6585–6586, 6587, 6588

Limitations Act (Amdt.) (Bill 74)

Second reading, 4918–4919

Loan Act, 2023 (Bill 37)

Committee, 2275–2278

Loan Act, 2024 (Bill 73)

Committee, 4518–4520

Loan Act, 2025 (Bill 110)

Committee, 7508–7509

Loan and Guarantee Act, 1957, The (Amdt.) (Bill 28)

Committee, 1291–1292

Management of Information Act (Amdt.) and House of Assembly Accountability, Integrity and Administration Act (Amdt.) (Bill 22)

Second reading

Amendment (Hoist—three-month delay)

Debate, 1350–1353

Medical Act, 2011 (Amdt.) and Psychologists Act, 2005 (Amdt.) (Bill 80)

Second reading, 5125

Medical Act, 2011 (Amdt.) No. 2 (Bill 83)

Committee, 5564, 5565, 5566–5567, 5568

Members' Statements

Arts

Alternative rock band Ptarmageddon showcasing Labrador West—Wabush, 2975
Carol Players—60th anniversary—Labrador West (District), 4727
Northern Outdoor Adventures YouTube series—Jason Linstead—Labrador West, 7464
Provincial Drama Festival, 72nd Annual—Performance of Making God Laugh by Northern Lights Theatre Company—Labrador West (District), 4527

Awards, miscellaneous

Presentation of 75th Anniversary of Confederation Medals to 17 residents of District of Labrador West, 5742–5743

Business/entrepreneurship

35th anniversary—Cliff's TV—Wabush, 2428
CRRS TV—moving into purpose-built building—Labrador West (District), 6597

Clubs/organizations

Gateway Labrador—Acknowledging contributions to Labrador West, 461

Miscellaneous

Acknowledging support for constituents of Labrador West during the July forest fires, 5217–5218
Come Home Year—Acknowledging committee and volunteers—Wabush, 1955–1956
Future of Labrador West Summit—Focusing on six main topics, 3507
Recognizing Michael Martin who designed Labrador flag—50 year anniversary, 3991–3992

Municipalities

Heritage Festival—Acknowledging Gateway Labrador for hosting event—Labrador West (District), 2517–2518

Sports/recreation

Cain's Quest

Congratulating the racers in the 2023 race, 1452–1453
Congratulating the racers in the 2024 race, 3718

Hockey

Dennis Drover Memorial Tournament—Remembering Brayden King and his love for family, teammates, and the spirit of the game—Labrador West (District), 4832–4833

Special Olympics

Congratulating Team NL for competing in cross-country skiing in the 2024 Special Olympics held in Calgary, 4238–4239
Congratulating the Labrador West Big Landers on participation in the provincial winter games, 1794–1795
Rumbolt, Colin—gold and silver medal in cross-country skiing at Winter Special Olympics—Labrador West, 7165–7166

Tributes

Acknowledging regional settlement co-ordinator for Association of New Canadians in Labrador West—Soper, Bill, 775
Drover, Dennis—Labrador West (District), 237
Porter, Chuck—recognition for promoting exploring our own natural backyard—Labrador West, 6839
Stamp, Joan—Pioneer resident of Labrador West, 1180–1181

Volunteers

Acknowledging Faith's Haven Animal Shelter—Thanking the shelter and its volunteers for their tireless work—Labrador West (District), 3097

Mineral Act (Amdt.) (Bill 59)

Second reading, 3122–3123
Committee, 3129, 3130–3131, 3132

Ministerial Statements

Buy from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada campaign

response, 6532

Children, Seniors and Social Development

Foster families

Recognizing October as National Foster Family Month

response, 2935, 7423

National Social Work Month

Acknowledgment of

response, 6599

Digital Government and Service NL

Modernization

Minister highlights actions to improve delivery of government services

response, 7612

Motorcycle Awareness Month

Recognition of

response, 2230

Project Red Ribbon Campaign

Recognizing longstanding Mothers Against Drunk Driving public awareness campaign

response, 5835

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

Acknowlegement of

response, 3392

Education

Child care

Minister highlights actions to increase access to affordable child care

response, 2979

Research Inspired Student Enrichment Awards (Rise Awards)

2024—Recognizing 20 of province's young leaders

response, 4200–4201

Electric vehicle

Update on government's successful Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program

response, 4046

Environment and Climate Change

Climate change

Minister highlights advancements

response, 5687

Climate Change Action Plan

Minister announces new consultations

response, 3321

Earth Day

Recognition of

response, 7167

Finance

Diesel tax

Continuation of tax reduction on gasoline and diesel

response, 1034

Economic forecast

Minister highlights strength, growth and optimism in economic forecast

response, 4835

Strategic plan for province's finances

response, 1232

Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Agriculture

Minister highlights supports for agriculture

response, 3198

Forest Fires

Provincial government prepared for 2024 forest fire season

response, 4360

Hunting

2025-26 Hunting and Trapping Guide released

response, 6781

Lobster

Government investment in lobster fishery

response, 7332

Health care

Nurses

National Nursing Week

Recognition of

response, 7421–7422

Prescription Drug Program

Expanded access to anti-coagulants

response, 1233

Immigration, Population Growth and Skills

Population Growth

Minister highlights population growth and diversity

response, 2934

Working Opportunities Program

Minister highlights inaugural class of Working Opportunities Program

response, 5134

Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation

Importance placed on promoting and respecting Indigenous cultures

response, 6841

Minister shares importance of statue unveiling in Botwood and St. John's

response, 5628

Industry, Energy and Technology

Come By Chance Refinery

Acknowledging Braya's new era and 50 years in the community

response, 4286

Mel Woodward Cup 2023

Minister congratulates Notch Embedded on award

response, 1551–1552

Mining

Minister highlights impact of industry and future opportunities

response, 1332

Small Business Week and Co-op Week

Recognition of

response, 2520

Justice and Public Safety

National Police Week

Recognition of

response, 7330–7331

Policing

Minister recognizes award-winning police officers

response, 5748

Volunteer fire departments

Minister acknowledges their contributions to province

response, 2819

Labrador Affairs

Labrador flag

50th anniversary of

response, 3996

Sports travel

Minister outlines greater support of athletes, Special Olympians, and sports teams from Labrador

response, 6680

Municipal and Provincial Affairs

Code of Conduct

New codes of conduct help reduce barriers for women in local leadership roles

response, 301

Municipal Awareness Week

Proclamation of

response, 2074–2075

Municipal Awareness Week (2024)

Proclamation of

response, 4476

Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador and Professional Municipal Administrators conferences

2022

Thanking municipal administrators for their contribution to communities

response, 239

2023

Acknowledging success of annual convention and trade show

response, 3100, 3995

2024

Minister highlights discussions at recent municipal sessions

response, 5366

World Town Planning Day

Recognition of

response, 891–892

Public Service

Government highlights support for women in public service

response, 462

Graduate Recruitment Program

Welcoming new recruits

response, 577

Public Service Commission

Recognizing 50th anniversary of

response, 5221

Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

Canada Summer Games

Provincial government supporting new track and field facility for 2025 Canada Summer Games

response, 729

Canada Winter Games

Congratulating competitors and looking forward to 2025

response, 1184

East Coast Music Awards (ECMA)

Celebrating award winners and Newfoundland and Labrador's cultural sector

response, 2141

National Tourism Week

Acknowledgment of

response, 1681, 6981

Newfoundland and Labrador High School Short Film Festival

Congratulating young filmmakers who recently competed

response, 1797

Rooms, The

Minister congratulates The Rooms on record-breaking year

response, 2747

Tourism

Minister provides update on tourism season

response, 5627

Transportation and Infrastructure

Highways/roads

Completion of Team Gushue Highway will improve safety and access

response, 5264

Highlighting government's commitment to advancing improvement in transportation and infrastructure

response, 4105

Minister highlights employees who attended accident scene

response, 2431–2432

Minister highlights projects aimed at increasing safety and access on provincial highways

response, 1863

Infrastructure

Minister highlights investments in Labrador infrastructure

response, 1454

Western Memorial Regional Hospital—Minister announces completion of

response, 3322

Tributes

Hiscock, Mark

response, 7211

Williams, Albert

response, 5746–5747

Women and Gender Equality

Employment

Government highlights support for women in public service

response, 462

Women's suffrage

Marking 100 years since women earned the right to vote and hold office in Newfoundland and Labrador

response, 7465

WorkplaceNL

Minister recognizes recipients of the 2024 Safety Leadership Awards

response, 5364–5365

Student Safety Video and Radio Ad Contest, 2025—Eli Peach, Darwin Anderson, Jayda Crummey and Mehak Anderson award winners

response, 7565

World War I

Deputy Premier honours lives lost in Gallipoli during First World War

response, 3244

Premier commemorates First World War sacrifices with expanded Trail of the Caribou pilgrimage Student Ambassador Program

response, 5054

Mortgage Brokerages and Brokers Act (Bill 30)

Second reading, 2187
Committee, 2193

Municipal and Provincial Affairs

Code of Conduct

New codes of conduct help reduce barriers for women in local leadership roles, 301

Housing

Why hasn't department recognized the cost of infrastructure development as a key problem in preventing housing development, and developed a plan to allow municipalities to put in new roads, water and sewer to bring down the cost of housing development, especially in places like Labrador, 3454

Municipal Awareness Week

Proclamation of, 2074–2075, 4476

Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador and Professional Municipal Administrators conferences

2022

Thanking municipal administrators for their contribution to communities, 239

2023

Acknowledging success of annual convention and trade show, 3100, 3995

2024

Minister highlights discussions at recent municipal sessions, 5366

Municipal Financing Corporation Repeal Act (Bill 88)

Second reading, 5292

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

Extraordinary Debate Pursuant to SO 8(7)

Memorandum of Understanding Between Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Québec

House of Assembly to support Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro proceeding with the Memorandum of Understanding toward the definitive agreements, as defined in the Memorandum of Understanding

Debate (Members), 6109–6110, 6111, 6198–6199, 6200–6201, 6329, 6330, 6439–6442

Nurses Act (Bill 87)

Second reading, 5609–5610
Committee, 5617, 5618, 5619

Occupational Health and Safety Act (Amdt.) (Bill 41)

Committee, 2264

Ocean Ranger

House to call on government to work with the Government of Canada to repatriate artifacts and records from the Ocean Ranger to St. John's for a permanent exhibit

Debate, 5650–5651

"Ode to Labrador"; "Ode to Newfoundland"

Urging Memorial University to include the "Ode to Newfoundland" and the "Ode to Labrador" in all future convocation ceremonies so that Newfoundland and Labrador's one great university will properly honour the people, the legacy, the beauty, the uniqueness, the potential and the fallen of Newfoundland and Labrador

Debate, 824–825

Oral Questions

Basic income

When is the All-Party Committee on Basic Income set to meet again and will government commit to tabling a report on the guaranteed basic income that they're discussing, 3333

Budget

Why wasn't the AG consulted before putting money down, given the numerous recommendations the AG has made about the accounting system, 7341

Cost of living

When will government put out a comprehensive poverty reduction strategy that will get this province on track, 4999–5000
Will government consult with not-for-profit groups and the most vulnerable to keep money in the people's pockets, 6609
Will the government commit to funding the school lunch program and expanding it so that all students in the province will be covered under the program, 7432

Digital Government and Service NL

ATVs

When will subsection of the act regarding training be implemented, 4784

Education

Fees

How many schools in this province are forced to rely on cash payments to make up the lack of funding that government provides for supplies, 5537

Memorial University

Will Minister commit to re-examining Memorial University's building footprint policy so Labradorians can access post-secondary education closer to home in the Big Land, 1693–1694

Minister

Will Premier assign a new Minister of Education who will actually foster and support school communities and take education seriously for Labradorians, 1809

Teachers

Are people of Labrador West being untruthful about staffing concerns or is the Minister just not understanding what's going on in the district, 1808
What message does Minister have for the parents, teachers and students of Labrador West regarding the recruitment and retention of teachers, 2295
Will Minister make sure that the teachers of Labrador West and their representatives will have an opportunity to provide factual information to the department and the Minister, 1874
Will teachers, support staff and union representatives in the schools in Labrador West have an opportunity to present their issues directly to the department next week, 2010

Environment and Climate Change

Dust control mitigation

Does Premier believe that ignoring the issue in Labrador West is acceptable, 2442–2443
When will Minister start enforcing the regulations and hold companies accountable for air quality monitoring, 2443
Will department finally review the legislation and regulations and hold industries accountable for dust due to industrial and commercial operations in the province, 2086
Will department investigate the continued failure of Tacora to control their tailings dust and hold them accountable for their inaction, 4372
Will Minister start enforcing pollution laws and holding companies accountable for their inactions this year, 4372
Will the Minister send in mine inspectors to review the mining companies dust mitigation plans, inspect their sites, and prioritize the health of the people of the district, 2443

Electric vehicle (EV)

Will government remove Tesla vehicles from provincial electric vehicle rebate program and will the do incentives to purchase Canadian-made EVs, 6609

Green Depot

Is the loss of the Green Depot in Labrador West what the province considers good environmental stewardship, 3111

Finance

Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)

What happened in the past seven days to change government's stance, 5696
Will government remove the provincial HST from all forms of home heating, 6608
Will the government remove the HST from home heating so that all the people of the province can get the benefit of reduction in cost of living, 7433

Home heating

If former conservative government could remove the provincial portion of Harmonized Sales Tax from home heating, why can't the Liberal government, 5375–5376

Tariffs

Given the threat of tariffs, what steps are being taken to help Newfoundland and Labrador businesses expand their trade opportunities to European markets, 5760
What steps is government taking to help businesses navigate challenges of the threat of tariffs, and what strategies are going to be put in place to mitigate the impacts, 5759

Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Forest Fires

How is having a single water bomber in Goose Bay able to protect an area as vast as Labrador under drought conditions, and why is government keeping the water bomber out of Wabush, 4696
I ask the Minister will this include permanently bringing back the water bomber to Wabush or is it just rebranding the forestry office in Labrador West, 6991
What services is Minister committed to bring back to Labrador West so that we don't see what happened last year and, 4697
What wildfire resources will be permanently based in Labrador West, to make sure we will not get cut off this summer if a fire happens again, 4696
Will the Minister commit to bringing back the water bomber to Wabush, 6991

Health care

Collaborative care clinics

Where is the plan for collaborative care clinics in Labrador, 1103

Crisis, Health Care System

Can we get a timeline on when consultations for human resource plan will happen and when will plan be delivered for workers, 847
What does Premier have to say to the workers and patients who have suffered the last eight years due to Liberal government inaction, 474
What is the retention plan for rural and Labrador health care delivery, 953
When will the government act on the AG's recommendations and make it more accountable in recruitment and prioritize recruitment in rural and remote areas, 6541
Where is the comprehensive human resource plan for health care workers, 847
Where is the plan to address the issues that have been brought forward by health care workers in Labrador, 44
Where is the plan to address work-life balance, given that health care professionals are quitting in droves, 656
Where is the plan to deal with the systemic issues driving away staff from our system and putting more pressure on our rural and Labrador health care delivery, 952
Who was the Minister of Health at the time for most of that year, how are we allegedly hiring fewer nurses, yet we're spending double on this, 7341
Will you publicly announce a new plan that will actually work and shore up our public system, 7342

Doctors

What is the long-term plan to address wait times and staffing in rural areas in Labrador who are having extremely long wait times for primary care, 5230

Family care teams

When will the family care clinic finally open in Labrador West, 3732

Health transfer payments

Are we still lobbying federal government for an increase to health transfer payments, 902
Why did Minister choose not to attend the federal meeting to advocate for better payments, 902

Home care

When will this government bring home care and home care workers into the public system, given that Labrador West cannot attract any of them, 7177
Will government engage with personal care homes and home care into the public system to deal with these issues, starting with Labrador West, 7177

Hospitals

What does government plan to do to have accommodations and transportation at the new hospital site similar to what is in St. Clare's now for people who have to come in from outside of the region, 5145
Will there be accommodations at the new hospital site or is Premier going to force people to stay in expensive hotels and have not accommodations for those coming out of region, 5145

Labrador Affairs

Why does this Minister, like the one before him, continue to discriminate against Labradorians, 314
Will Minister create a new plan to get health care workers to come to Labrador, 2725

Medical Transportation Assistance Program (MTAP)

Have any Labradorians been consulted for their review of the program, 1044–1045
Will government make the necessary changes so that patients are not left paying out of pocket to get their limbs fixed, 3862
Will Minister go to Labrador and meet with Labradorians on the reform of medical travel, 1045
Will Minister immediately remove the requirement for escort letters for seniors and let couples travel together for health care, 5847
Will Minister review the required documentation for applications to the program and lift some of the burden for seniors, 5847

Mental health

Does Minister think that a two-year wait in Labrador West for a first call with a psychiatrist or psychologist is okay, 588
What is the timeline of construction and completion of the addiction treatment centre that was promised to Labrador over a year ago, 7342
Will Minister commit to a treatment centre in Labrador for Labradorians, 4253
Will Minister commit to bringing addiction rehab treatment to Labrador and lowering the wait times to improve access to treatments, 3732
Will Premier commit to finally putting an addictions treatment centre in Labrador so Labradorians have the same access to service as those on the island portion of the province, 4942

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS)

Why have we yet to see any improvements in access to health care in the last four years and where did the $300 million transferred from Ottawa go, 6852, 6853

Nurses

How many nurses have we lost each year since this administration has taken over and how many does this province have to hire to go back to a full contingency of nurses in all health care facilities in this province, 1562
What about government's internationally educated nurses who are doing clerk jobs and other non-nursing jobs when they were promised registered nursing jobs in the province, 5310
Why aren't nurses getting the jobs they're promised, 5311
Why is it so difficult for nurses to get a job, when we are in such desperate need, especially in rural Newfoundland and Labrador, 5310

Paramedics

What faith do we have that new recruits will get their signing bonuses, 251
Why does Minister insist on picking up where his predecessor left off and allow failures like the undelivered signing bonuses to continue, 251

Pharmacare

Is this government going to publicly commit to signing on to the federal pharmacare program with the federal government and begin negotiations for that process, 7039
When is this government going to finally sign-on to the federal pharmacare plan and help provide medications to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, 6541
Why has this government refused to sign on to the national pharmacare program, 7039
Will you finally sign on to the federal pharmacare program which includes funding for medications, glucose monitoring and test strips, 7432

Prescription Drug Program

When is this government going to add to the program instead of denying people medication that they need, 6542
When is this government going to change the caps on prescription drugs so Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who are currently losing out on the program will be able to keep what they have as well, 6541

Privatization

Why does the government continue to outsource public health care to private, for-profit companies, 6540

Provincial Health Authority Act (Bill 20)

Why did government rush this bill without input from health care workers, who will face the greatest impacts, 790

Housing

Can Minister highlight somewhere in that five-point plan where Labradorians can find affordable housing, 6738–6739
Does Minister believe that the uncleaned housing with rat feces and unfinished plywood walls is setting someone up for a good, fulfilling life, 2945
Is Deputy Premier proud of having the lowest number of housing units built in over two decades, given our high rate of homelessness, 3207
Was government fully seized with the housing crisis or did government misspeak again, 3038
What is being offered to municipalities to help them with affordable housing development, 5105
What is department doing to help municipalities with the gaps and get homes built in their local communities, 2989
What is department going to do to address red tape and roadblocks and add resources to municipalities to get homes built in their communities, 2989–2990
What is government's plan to house the other 30-plus people in the District of Labrador West who are on a Newfoundland and Labrador Housing list, 3207
What is this government doing to incentivize building new housing units across this province, 6738
When can we expect to see rent control legislation in this province, 5376
When will Minister implement the plan submitted by the Housing & Homelessness Coalition to the former Minister in late 2022, 2757
When will more units be added to the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation stock in Labrador West, 5105
When will the Housing & Homelessness Coalition get core funding and funding to expand so that people can find shelter, 2241
When will the province take action and responsibility to create the 40 housing units for Labrador West instead of relying on the federal government, 6793
While OrgCode Consulting helps develop a shelter standard framework, will Deputy Premier take immediate action to make sure that all shelters provide adequate nutritious food that reflects the dietary needs for those who stay within them, 2829
Why does this government continue to side with landlords by refusing to implement rent control to stop these things from happening in Labrador West, 6793
Why hasn't government released a plan that acknowledges and meets the targets set out by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 3038–3039
Will Deputy Premier commit this government to establishing an acquisition land trust so that co-operative housing associations and other not-for-profits can acquire the land they need to build affordable homes in this province, 2829
Will Deputy Premier provide those living in tents a reasonable time frame as to when they can expect to be in a real, long-term home that is safe, affordable and allows them the privacy that they deserve, 2829
Will government form an All-Party Committee of this House to tackle the housing crisis and find a solution, 2830
Will housing promises for Labrador West get priority in this year's budget or were they just hollow commitments, 3454
Will Minister implement the plan to expand to a 24-hour staffing model and have more beds, 2757–2758
Will Premier finally declare housing a human right here in Newfoundland and Labrador, 3861–3862
Will the government double the first-time homebuyer's incentive, 6608
Will the government stop waiting for the federal government to do something and start work on the 40 units for seniors this construction season, 7625
Will the Minister give support and resources to the municipalities of Labrador West to get housing building up off the ground, 7625

Industry, Energy and Technology

Energy needs

How will Minister ensure that the power needs of Labrador and the province are secured before any deals are signed with Quebec, 3110

Mining

What is government's plan to have secondary processing as part of the contract and obligations to make sure minerals are processed secondarily in this province, 3256
Where is the plan to add electrical capacity to make it possible to mine in this province, 3256

Offshore safety

Why did this government ignore the recommendations in the Wells report and when will they enact this recommendation for worker safety, 6922

Tacora Resources

Will department ensure that small businesses and workers in Labrador West who are owed up to millions of dollars will be supported, 2678

Upper Churchill

Will Labrador West's needs be prioritized in negotiations with Quebec on the Upper Churchill, or are we going to be on the outside looking in, 1343

Labour

Anti-replacement worker legislation

Has Minister reached out to federal counterparts to develop anti-replacement worker legislation to protect workers in this province, 791
When will Minister table anti-scab legislation to protect workers and their jobs in this province, 4890
When will Minister table legislation, 1245
When will we pass anti-scab legislation here in Newfoundland and Labrador, 5066
Will Premier listen to his federal cousins and implement anti-scab legislation here in this province, 3403
Will the Minister table anti-scab legislation and continue to work to make sure that the scales are truly balanced for workers, 7476

Health care workers

When is government going to treat every health care worker with the respect they deserve and give them the wages they deserve for the work they do, 5275–5276

Labour Relations Board

Is breaking the labour law the Minister's idea of remaining relevant and responsive to workers and workplaces, 5467
Why aren't long delays within the Labour Relations Board for union certification votes being addressed, 5417
Why does government continue to put their hands on the scale and tip it in favour of employers and leaving out unions, 5467–5468

Occupational health and safety

Will the Minister establish a dedicated occupational health and safety clinic, 7477
Will the Minister publish all workplace health and safety inspections on the government website, 7478

Sick leave

Will government bring in legislation for paid sick leave for workers of Newfoundland and Labrador, 5275

Unions

When will this government reintroduce card-check certification to make it easier for workers to unionize, 7475–7476
Why hasn't this government reintroduced card check to help the process of unions, 5417

Municipal and Provincial Affairs

Housing

Why hasn't department recognized the cost of infrastructure development as a key problem in preventing housing development, and developed a plan to allow municipalities to put in new roads, water and sewer to bring down the cost of housing development, especially in places like Labrador, 3454

Pay equity

When will we see pay equity legislation fully implemented for true, 7476–7477
Why wasn't the Federation of Labour given the opportunity to consult on the pay equity bill and will the Minister pull back that bill and properly consult labour, 369

Transportation and Infrastructure

Air access

Will Premier set up a task force to finally address the lack of accessibility for most people for intra-provincial travel, 4542–4543
Will Premier take meaningful steps and actually address the problem with regional travel in this province, 4543

Treasury Board Secretariat

Will Minister commit to reviewing the job evaluation system, 4006
Will Minister commit to reviewing the public service and the new combined health authority to ensure that workers doing the same job class are getting the same pay, 4006

Pay equity

When will we see pay equity legislation fully implemented for true, 7476–7477
Why wasn't the Federation of Labour given the opportunity to consult on the pay equity bill and will the Minister pull back that bill and properly consult labour, 369

Petitions

Children, Seniors and Social Development

Social work students

Urging government to allocate a substantial amount of funding to support community not-for-profit workplaces that provide placements for social work students, 3413–3414

Education

Teachers

Urging government to meet with Labrador West teachers and support staff and create a solid plan to address the issues of staffing, maintenance and teacher housing in Labrador West, 1811–1812, 1879–1880, 1972–1973

Finance

Home heating

Urging government to bring in the Residential Energy Rebate again to rebate the HST on home heating again, 6544–6545

Health care

Collaborative care clinics

Urging government to commit to a timeline for opening publicly run collaborative care team clinics across the province, where doctors and other health professionals can serve the public in a timely and effective manner, 1050–1051

Mental health

Urging government to create a new addictions treatment facility in Labrador, 3407–3408

Nurses

Urge government to provide nursing students with fair compensation for clinical placements that exceed 48 hours per semester, reflecting the time and effort they dedicate to their clinical work, 7479–7480

Justice and Public Safety

Civil child abuse claims

Urging government to amend the Limitations Act to remove limitation periods for civil child abuse claims where the abuse complained of occurred against a minor, (a) within an intimate relationship; (b) within a relationship of dependency; (c) where the defendant was in a position of trust or authority, 2994

Labour

Anti-replacement worker legislation

Urging government to enact legislation banning the use of temporary replacement workers during a strike or lockout, 2387, 2579–2580, 2681–2682, 2951–2952, 3044–3045, 3113–3114, 3261–3262, 3458, 5421–5422, 5473, 6612–6613, 7042–7043, 7347

Seniors

Urging government to allow seniors in Labrador West to age in place by providing affordable housing options and assisted living care for those requiring it, 50, 254–255, 317–318

Transportation and Infrastructure

Air access

Urging government to form a committee to address intra-provincial travel and improve flight prices, frequency and accessibility, 5113–5114

Point of Order

Language, unparliamentary

"misleading and false information," 1875

Point of Privilege

False claim by Government House Leader regarding draft legislation in public domain having compromised the integrity of the House, 4821–4822

Provincial Health Authority Act (Bill 20)

Second reading, 773(1)–773(3)
Committee, 887(30)–887(32)

Provincial Health Authority Act (Amdt.) and Fatalities Investigations Act (Amdt.) (Bill 85)

Second reading, 5805

Public Safety Act (Amdt.) (Bill 95)

Second reading, 5722
Committee, 5732, 5733–5734, 5831(4)

Public Service

Government highlights support for women in public service, 462
Graduate Recruitment Program

Welcoming new recruits, 577

Public Service Commission

Recognizing 50th anniversary of, 5221

Quarry Resources Act (Bill 58)

Second reading, 3141–3142

Registered Nurses Act, 2008 (Amdt.) (Bill 84)

Second reading, 5329
Committee, 5336, 5337

Resolution, Government

Canadian Armed Forces

5 Wing Goose Bay

Urging Government of Canada to advance important roles that Newfoundland and Labrador fulfill with respect to National Defence, NATO and NORAD

Debate, 5243–5246

Finance

Harmonized Sales Tax

House to support rebate of the provincial portion of the harmonized sales tax on new purpose-built rental housing be provided, and that the rebate mirror the Government of Canada's existing and enhanced GST/HST New Residential Rental Property Rebate

Debate, 3006–3008
Amendment

Moved, 3007

House of Assembly

Clerk

Appointment of Kim Hawley George

Debate, 7485

Independent Appointments Commission

Appointment or reappointment of: Karen McCarthy, chairperson; William Mahoney, Brendan Mitchell, Jamie Schwartz, Karen Skinner, Nancy Ruth Healey and Rex A. Goudie

Debate, 7641–7642

Office of the Citizens' Representative

Appointment of Mr. Bradley Moss as Citizens' Representative

Debate, 7635–7636

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner

Appointment of Kerry Hatfield

Debate, 5938–5941

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

Extraordinary Debate Pursuant to SO 8(7)

Memorandum of Understanding Between Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Québec

House of Assembly to support Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro proceeding with the Memorandum of Understanding toward the definitive agreements, as defined in the Memorandum of Understanding

Debate, 6109–6110, 6111, 6198–6199, 6200–6201, 6329, 6330, 6439–6442

Ocean Ranger

House to call on government to work with the Government of Canada to repatriate artifacts and records from the Ocean Ranger to St. John's for a permanent exhibit

Debate, 5650–5651

Resolution, Private Member's

Cost of living

Taxes and fees

Urging government to order a complete review of all taxes and fees, cutting or adjusting those that are hurting people; lead the charge to end the carbon tax for good; eliminate the sugar tax; continue the provincial gas tax relief, order a complete review of the Income Support Program and an evaluation of all programs and services intended to support vulnerable populations to ensure they deliver; index the Seniors' Benefit programs to inflation; and deliver a new poverty reduction strategy

Debate, 3358–3361

Finance

Home heating

House to support removal of the provincial portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) from home heating products

Notice of motion, 5146–5147
Moved, 5378–5380
Debate, 5399

Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Crown Lands

Urging government to move expeditiously to bring forward legislative amendments to ensure fair reconciliation of existing claims for people seeking title to the land they have occupied in good faith for generations and which is recognized within their communities; and to take steps in the interim to address Crown Lands' actions against occupied properties in the province—2023

Debate, 1986–1988

Urging government to move expeditiously to bring forward legislative amendments to ensure fair reconciliation of existing claims for people seeking title to the land they have occupied in good faith for generations and which is recognized within their communities; and to take steps in the interim to address Crown Lands' actions against occupied properties in the province—2024

Debate, 5035–5037

Health care

Privatization

Urging government to say no to any further privatization of our health care system, roll back current privatization, and invest in a publicly funded, publicly administered, public health care system

Debate, 1572–1574

Housing

Social housing

Urging government to immediately take steps to reduce the lack of social housing in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador

Debate, 3225–3227

Justice and Public Safety

Firefighters

Urging government to explore innovative solutions and best practices that will further support our volunteer firefighters

Debate, 1215–1217

Memorial University of Newfoundland

"Ode to Labrador"; "Ode to Newfoundland"

Urging Memorial University to include the "Ode to Newfoundland" and the "Ode to Labrador" in all future convocation ceremonies so that Newfoundland and Labrador's one great university will properly honour the people, the legacy, the beauty, the uniqueness, the potential and the fallen of Newfoundland and Labrador

Debate, 824–825

Seniors

Seniors' Benefit

Urging government to increase the Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors' Benefit by 20 per cent, for a maximum of $1,819, effective January 2025 and further commit to annual increases indexed to inflation

Debate, 6025–6026

Transportation and Infrastructure

Air access

House calls on the government to work with Indigenous partners, businesses and the federal government to implement a plan that reduces costs and increases the accessibility of air travel to, from and within Labrador

Notice of motion, 7225
Moved, 7435
Debate, 7435–7438, 7460–7462

Revenue Administration Act (Amdt.) No. 2 (Bill 16)

Second reading, 204–205

Revenue Administration Act (Amdt.) No. 3 (Bill 27)

Second reading, 1155–1158

Revenue Administration Act (Amdt.) No. 4 (Bill 36)

Second reading, 3564–3565

Revenue Administration Act (Amdt.) No. 5 (Bill 89)

Second reading, 5289
Committee, 5334

Revenue Administration Act (Amdt.) No. 6 (Bill 100)

Second reading, 6549–6550
Committee, 6553, 6554, 6555, 6556

Revenue Administration Act (Amdt.) No. 7 (Bill 106)

Second reading, 6649–6651
Committee, 6830, 6831

Revenue Administration Act (Amdt.) No. 8 (Bill 108)

Second reading, 7550–7551

Schools Act, 1997 (Amdt.) No. 2 (Bill 43)

Second reading, 2859–2860
Committee, 2904–2906, 2922–2923, 2925

Seniors

Issues in Labrador City, 1715–1716
Urging government to allow seniors in Labrador West to age in place by providing affordable housing options and assisted living care for those requiring it, 50, 254–255, 317–318
Urging government to increase the Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors' Benefit by 20 per cent, for a maximum of $1,819, effective January 2025 and further commit to annual increases indexed to inflation

Debate, 6025–6026

Standing Committees

Privileges and Elections Committee

Point of privilege to be referred to committee and committee to report back to the House

Debate, 4813

Standing Orders

SO 36

Matters of urgent public importance

Adjournment of House to address housing emergency

Debate, 2594–2595

Supplementary Supply Act, 2022-2023 No. 2 (Bill 25)

Committee, 1292(26)–1292(28)

Tabled Documents

Environment and Climate Change

Dust control mitigation

Snapshot from air quality monitoring station, showing apartment building which is covered with dust, 2445

Housing

Out-of-Control Rents: Rental wages in Canada, 2023, 6794

Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

Canada Summer Games

Provincial government supporting new track and field facility for 2025 Canada Summer Games, 729

Canada Winter Games

Congratulating competitors and looking forward to 2025, 1184

East Coast Music Awards (ECMA)

Celebrating award winners and Newfoundland and Labrador's cultural sector, 2141

National Tourism Week

Acknowledgment of, 1681, 6981

Newfoundland and Labrador High School Short Film Festival

Congratulating young filmmakers who recently competed, 1797

Rooms, The

Minister congratulates The Rooms on record-breaking year, 2747

Tourism

Minister provides update on tourism season, 5627

Tourist Accommodations Act (Amdt.) (Bill 75)

Second reading, 4425
Committee, 4430, 4431

Towns and Local Service Districts Act (Bill 54)

Second reading, 3171–3176
Committee, 3296–3297, 3298, 3299–3300, 3301, 3302, 3303–3304, 3305, 3306, 3307, 3308, 3309, 3310, 3311, 3312, 3313–3314, 3367, 3368, 3369, 3370

Transportation and Infrastructure

Air access

House calls on the government to work with Indigenous partners, businesses and the federal government to implement a plan that reduces costs and increases the accessibility of air travel to, from and within Labrador

Notice of motion, 7225
Moved, 7435
Debate, 7435–7438, 7460–7462

Urging government to form a committee to address intra-provincial travel and improve flight prices, frequency and accessibility, 5113–5114
Will Premier set up a task force to finally address the lack of accessibility for most people for intra-provincial travel, 4542–4543
Will Premier take meaningful steps and actually address the problem with regional travel in this province, 4543

Highways/roads

Completion of Team Gushue Highway will improve safety and access, 5264
Highlighting government's commitment to advancing improvement in transportation and infrastructure, 4105
Minister highlights employees who attended accident scene, 2431–2432
Minister highlights projects aimed at increasing safety and access on provincial highways, 1863

Infrastructure

Minister highlights investments in Labrador infrastructure, 1454
Western Memorial Regional Hospital—Minister announces completion of, 3322

Treasury Board Secretariat

Will Minister commit to reviewing the job evaluation system, 4006
Will Minister commit to reviewing the public service and the new combined health authority to ensure that workers doing the same job class are getting the same pay, 4006

Tributes

Hiscock, Mark, 7211
Williams, Albert, 5746–5747

Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 (Amdt.) and City of St. John's Municipal Taxation Act (Amdt.) (Bill 93)

Second reading, 5831(11)–5831(12)
Committee, 5831(20)

Wabush

Arts

Alternative rock band Ptarmageddon showcasing Labrador West, 2975

Business/entrepreneurship

35th anniversary—Cliff's TV, 2428

Miscellaneous

Come Home Year—Acknowledging committee and volunteers, 1955–1956

Women and Gender Equality

Employment

Government highlights support for women in public service, 462

Women's suffrage

Marking 100 years since women earned the right to vote and hold office in Newfoundland and Labrador, 7466

Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act (Amdt.) (Bill 12)

Second reading, 376–378
Committee, 454–455, 456

Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act, 2022 (Bill 18)

Second reading, 866–867
Committee, 887(1)

Amendment—Clause 83(2)

Moved, 887(1)
Debate, 887(2)

Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act, 2022 (Amdt.) (Bill 48)

Second reading, 2656–2657
Committee, 2663

WorkplaceNL

Minister recognizes recipients of the 2024 Safety Leadership Awards, 5364–5365
Student Safety Video and Radio Ad Contest, 2025-Eli Peach, Darwin Anderson, Jayda Crummey and Mehak Anderson award winners, 7565

World War I

Deputy Premier honours lives lost in Gallipoli during First World War, 3244
Premier commemorates First World War sacrifices with expanded Trail of the Caribou pilgrimage Student Ambassador Program, 5054

BYRNE, HON. GERRY (L) (CORNER BROOK)

Animal Health and Protection Act (Amdt.) (Bill 65)

Second reading, 5159–5163, 5174–5176
Committee, 5177, 5178–5179, 5180, 5181–5183, 5184, 5185–5186

Budget 2024

Motion to approve budgetary policy

Non-confidence motion

Sub-amendment

Debate, 4131–4133

Estimates

Resource Committee

Concurrence motion, 4418–4420

Budget 2025

Motion to approve budgetary policy

Debate

Byrne, G., 7462(59)–7462(61)

Non-confidence motion

Sub-amendment

Debate, 7390(36)–7390(42)

Estimates

Resource Committee

Concurrence motion, 7227–7232

Canadian Armed Forces

5 Wing Goose Bay

Urging Government of Canada to advance important roles that Newfoundland and Labrador fulfill with respect to National Defence, NATO and NORAD

Debate, 5246–5247

Corner Brook

Tributes

McHugh, Dave—Musician, 5360–5361

Education

Schools

Is Minister expecting Member to believe that department only recently became aware of the influx of newcomers to Prince of Wales Collegiate, Larkhall, St. Andrew's and Leary's Brook, 4057–4059

Employment

Supporting skills training for women in the workplace, 356–357

Environment and Climate Change

Climate change

Urging Government of Canada to immediately repeal the carbon tax and the Clean Fuel Regulations

Debate, 2705–2706

Fair Registration Practices Act (Bill 15)

Second reading, 429–433, 443–444
Committee, 445–446, 447, 448–449

Finance

Tariffs

Can the Minister share some substance on your planning to provide some degree of comfort for the start-up of this season, 6688
How much of the $200 million that has been announced as tariff support will be set allocated for the fishery, 6682
What situations in the fishery would lead to access to the $200-million fund announced yesterday, 6688–6689

Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Crown Lands

Primary residence property title program a game changer for land ownership, 5404–5405
Urging government to move expeditiously to bring forward legislative amendments to ensure fair reconciliation of existing claims for people seeking title to the land they have occupied in good faith for generations and which is recognized within their communities; and take steps in the interim to address Crown Lands' actions against occupied properties in the province

Debate, 5033–5035

Why will legislation not be coming forward, 4879

Fisheries

House of Assembly to express to Government of Canada its strong opposition to unilateral fisheries management decisions and demand the establishment of a joint Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador fisheries management board to give our province a direct say in the management of our most historic and important resource industry

Debate, 487–489

Urging Premier and Minister of Fisheries to immediately take a hands-on role at the table with representatives of our fishery workers and fish processors to help find a swift and effective resolution to the current impasse, as well as long-term solutions that make future impasses less likely and help place our fishing industry on a more stable and steady footing

Debate, 3796–3798

Forest Fires

I ask the Minister will this include permanently bringing back the water bomber to Wabush or is it just rebranding the forestry office in Labrador West, 6991
Will the Minister commit to bringing back the water bomber to Wabush, 6991–6992

Hunting

2025-26 Hunting and Trapping Guide released, 6780–6781

Recreational fishery

Urging government to lobby federal government to explore more accommodating regulations that will allow residents of our province to catch their food in a safer, less expensive and more carbon-friendly manner, 5234

Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining Act (Amdt.) No. 2 (Bill 104)

Second reading, 5967–5969

Food insecurity

What is the targeted food security rate of the Poverty Reduction Plan, 4775
When will threshold be increased to allow more of those in need to avail of the benefits, 4776
With nearly half of all single mothers living in food insecurity while the child benefit has increased, why hasn't the eligibility threshold of $17,400 not increased, 4775–4776

Future Fund Act (Bill 5)

Committee

Amendment—Clause 2

Debate, 235(21)–235(22)

Health care

Privatization

Urging government to say no to any further privatization of our health care system, roll back current privatization, and invest in a publicly funded, publicly administered, public health care system

Debate, 1578–1580

Tabled documents

Correspondence from ATIPP Coordinator to applicant requesting information on PET scanners and laundry services for new acute care hospital in Corner Brook, 7435

House of Assembly

Recess

For supper, 5682

Housing

How much longer is it going to take before houses get fixed, 2941
Urging government to immediately take steps to reduce the lack of social housing in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador

Debate, 3227–3230

When is Premier going to show leadership and intervene, 3105–3106
Why are we not recruiting tradespeople for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, 2941
Why is Minister giving false hope to 2,800 people on waiting list, 2720
Will Minister ensure that funding is available to give citizens a roof over their heads, to be united with their families and give them back their dignity, 2947
Will Minister ensure the necessary funds to open up housing units in Corner Brook, 2946

Immigration, Population Growth and Skills

Barrow AFC

Why won't Minister make the m5 contract available, 5536

Heavy equipment technicians

Why is government forcing more skilled professionals out of the province, 98

Immigration

Doubling immigration spaces to welcome more newcomers throughout province, 1681–1682

Labour Market Transfer Agreements

Minister calls on federal government to reverse employment funding cuts, 5055–5056

Population Growth

Minister highlights population growth and diversity, 2933

Student Summer Employment Program

Has government talked to federal cousins to see why they are reducing jobs in our province this summer, 2487
Why did government cut the student summer jobs budget, 2487
Why is government turning their back on the students who rely on these programs, and why is Member getting $3,000 less for students this year, 2488

Ukraine

Does government have the political will to address housing and income levels with solid short and long-term plans, 2490
How many medical professionals from the Ukraine are now licensed to practice in our province, 1690
How many Ukrainian newcomers currently have a family doctor, 1691
How many Ukrainians are still living in hotel rooms and cannot find proper housing, 193–194
How many Ukrainians have found permanent housing and how many are currently living in hotels, 1689–1690
Third airlift brings 177 Ukrainians to Province, 184
What is the current number living in temporary accommodations and how many have found permanent housing, 1690
When will Minister live up to the promises made to individuals coming to our province, 193
Why did government not plan ahead and build public housing to help alleviate housing crisis for all residents, knowing that we had a growing shortage, 2153–2154
Why is government failing individuals just weeks after their arrival, 192
Will Minister concede an admission of failure to address the public housing crisis that was growing long before our newcomers arrived, 2154
Would Minister clarify what he meant by a fair rate, with regard to identifying employers who are prepared to hire on a full-time basis, 2154–2154

Industry, Energy and Technology

Small businesses

What reassurances does Minister have for constituent and other small business owners who feel unsupported by the government, 4937

Interim Supply Act, 2023 (Bill 21)

Committee, 1076–1078

Interim Supply Act, 2024 (Bill 63)

Committee, 3574–3576

Interim Supply Act, 2025 (Bill 105)

Committee, 6636–6638, 6640–6642, 6644(3)–6644(5)

Lands Act (Amdt.) No. 2 (Bill 68)

Second reading, 5575–5581, 5585(47)–5585(50)
Committee, 5675–5677, 5680–5682, 5682(3)–5682(5), 5682(9), 5682(10)–5682(11), 5682(12)–5682(14), 5682(15)–5682(17), 5682(18), 5682(19)–5682(20), 5682(23)

Members' Statements

Tributes

Musician—McHugh, Dave—Corner Brook, 5360–5361

Ministerial Statements

Crown Lands

Primary residence property title program a game changer for land ownership, 5404–5405

Employment

Skills training

Supporting women in the workplace, 356–357

Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Hunting

2025-26 Hunting and Trapping Guide released, 6780–6781

Immigration, Population Growth and Skills

Immigration

Doubling immigration spaces to welcome more newcomers throughout province, 1681–1682

Labour Market Transfer Agreements

Minister calls on federal government to reverse employment funding cuts, 5055–5056

Population Growth

Minister highlights population growth and diversity, 2933

Ukraine

Third airlift brings 177 Ukrainians to Province, 184

Women and Gender Equality

Employment

Skills training—Supporting women in the workplace, 356–357

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

Extraordinary Debate Pursuant to SO 8(7)

Memorandum of Understanding Between Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Québec

House of Assembly to support Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro proceeding with the Memorandum of Understanding toward the definitive agreements, as defined in the Memorandum of Understanding

Debate (Members), 6183, 6340–6342, 6343, 6344–6345

Oral Questions

Education

Schools

Is Minister expecting Member to believe that department only recently became aware of the influx of newcomers to Prince of Wales Collegiate, Larkhall, St. Andrew's and Leary's Brook, 4057–4059

Finance

Tariffs

Can the Minister share some substance on your planning to provide some degree of comfort for the start-up of this season, 6688
How much of the $200 million that has been announced as tariff support will be set allocated for the fishery, 6682
What situations in the fishery would lead to access to the $200-million fund announced yesterday, 6688–6689

Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Crown Lands

Why will legislation not be coming forward, 4879

Forest Fires

I ask the Minister will this include permanently bringing back the water bomber to Wabush or is it just rebranding the forestry office in Labrador West, 6991
Will the Minister commit to bringing back the water bomber to Wabush, 6991–6992

Food insecurity

What is the targeted food security rate of the Poverty Reduction Plan, 4775
When will threshold be increased to allow more of those in need to avail of the benefits, 4776
With nearly half of all single mothers living in food insecurity while the child benefit has increased, why hasn't the eligibility threshold of $17,400 not increased, 4775–4776

Housing

How much longer is it going to take before houses get fixed, 2941
When is Premier going to show leadership and intervene, 3105–3106
Why are we not recruiting tradespeople for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, 2941
Why is Minister giving false hope to 2,800 people on waiting list, 2720
Will Minister ensure that funding is available to give citizens a roof over their heads, to be united with their families and give them back their dignity, 2947
Will Minister ensure the necessary funds to open up housing units in Corner Brook, 2946

Immigration, Population Growth and Skills

Barrow AFC

Why won't Minister make the m5 contract available, 5536

Heavy equipment technicians

Why is government forcing more skilled professionals out of the province, 98

Student Summer Employment Program

Has government talked to federal cousins to see why they are reducing jobs in our province this summer, 2487
Why did government cut the student summer jobs budget, 2487
Why is government turning their back on the students who rely on these programs, and why is Member getting $3,000 less for students this year, 2488

Ukraine

Does government have the political will to address housing and income levels with solid short and long-term plans, 2490
How many Ukrainians are still living in hotel rooms and cannot find proper housing, 193–194
When will Minister live up to the promises made to individuals coming to our province, 193
Why did government not plan ahead and build public housing to help alleviate housing crisis for all residents, knowing that we had a growing shortage, 2153–2154
Why is government failing individuals just weeks after their arrival, 192
Will Minister concede an admission of failure to address the public housing crisis that was growing long before our newcomers arrived, 2154
Would Minister clarify what he meant by a fair rate, with regard to identifying employers who are prepared to hire on a full-time basis, 2154–2154

Industry, Energy and Technology

Small businesses

What reassurances does Minister have for constituent and other small business owners who feel unsupported by the government, 4937

Persons with disabilities

What is Minister doing to ensure people living with disabilities are included in the economy, 4644
Why are the extreme costs for maintenance of cochlear implants not covered in this province, 4689
Why wouldn't Minister provide provincial funding to compensate for the cut to the federal top-up, and wouldn't it be better to keep people employed and included in the economy, 4644–4645
Will Dept. of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills make up the federal shortfall to ensure that employment programs continue and people with disabilities are not forced out of the workforce, 4644
Will government put money in the budget to ensure that employment programs continue, 4688
Will Minister ensure the people who depend on the employment programs that government will be there for them, 4688–4689
Will Premier commit to funding the employment program to keep these people employed, 4687–4688

Public Procurement Agency

Will the Minister bring legislation in this session of the House to include preferential consideration for local companies, 7033

Transportation and Infrastructure

Procurement strategies

Does the minister intend to award the RFP for an aircraft to the sole bidder, an American company, 7032

Pay Equity and Pay Transparency Act (Bill 3)

Committee, 406–407

Persons with disabilities

Urging government to find additional resources to ensure that funding is restored to supported-employment programs, 4786
What is Minister doing to ensure people living with disabilities are included in the economy, 4644
Why are the extreme costs for maintenance of cochlear implants not covered in this province, 4689
Why wouldn't Minister provide provincial funding to compensate for the cut to the federal top-up, and wouldn't it be better to keep people employed and included in the economy, 4644–4645
Will Dept. of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills make up the federal shortfall to ensure that employment programs continue and people with disabilities are not forced out of the workforce, 4644
Will government put money in the budget to ensure that employment programs continue, 4688
Will Minister ensure the people who depend on the employment programs that government will be there for them, 4688–4689
Will Premier commit to funding the employment program to keep these people employed, 4687–4688

Petitions

Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Recreational fishery

Urging government to lobby federal government to explore more accommodating regulations that will allow residents of our province to catch their food in a safer, less expensive and more carbon-friendly manner

response, 5234

Persons with disabilities

Urging government to find additional resources to ensure that funding is restored to supported-employment programs

response, 4786

Point of Order

Allegation of questioning the integrity of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Williams, 6346
Language, unparliamentary

"cooking the books," 7343
"misleading," 1104–1105

Member cannot say indirectly what cannot be said directly, 3765–3766
Offensive behaviour, 744–745
Second reading

Speaker had not returned to second reading after amendment, 3751

Tongue-in-cheek exercise shows disregard for institution and Speaker, 4699
Use of names in the House of Assembly, 4699
Whether Member speaking in Committee may sit or stand, 5682(6)

Point of Privilege

Not allowing Members to have advance copies of legislation is an obstruction of Members' duties on behalf of constituents, 4851

Public Procurement Agency

Will the Minister bring legislation in this session of the House to include preferential consideration for local companies, 7033

Resolution, Government

Canadian Armed Forces

5 Wing Goose Bay

Urging Government of Canada to advance important roles that Newfoundland and Labrador fulfill with respect to National Defence, NATO and NORAD

Debate, 5246–5247

Environment and Climate Change

Climate Change

Urging Government of Canada to immediately repeal the carbon tax and the Clean Fuel Regulations

Debate, 2705–2706

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro

Extraordinary Debate Pursuant to SO 8(7)

Memorandum of Understanding Between Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Québec

House of Assembly to support Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro proceeding with the Memorandum of Understanding toward the definitive agreements, as defined in the Memorandum of Understanding

Debate, 6183, 6340–6342, 6343, 6344–6345

Resolution, Private Member's

Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Crown Lands

Urging government to move expeditiously to bring forward legislative amendments to ensure fair reconciliation of existing claims for people seeking title to the land they have occupied in good faith for generations and which is recognized within their communities; and to take steps in the interim to address Crown Lands' actions against occupied properties in the province—2024

Debate, 5033–5035

Fisheries

House of Assembly to express to Government of Canada its strong opposition to unilateral fisheries management decisions and demand the establishment of a joint Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador fisheries management board to give our province a direct say in the management of our most historic and important resource industry

Debate, 487–489

Urging Premier and Minister of Fisheries to immediately take a hands-on role at the table with representatives of our fishery workers and fish processors to help find a swift and effective resolution to the current impasse, as well as long-term solutions that make future impasses less likely and help place our fishing industry on a more stable and steady footing

Debate, 3796–3798

Health care

Privatization

Urging government to say no to any further privatization of our health care system, roll back current privatization, and invest in a publicly funded, publicly administered, public health care system

Debate, 1578–1580

Housing

Social housing

Urging government to immediately take steps to reduce the lack of social housing in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador

Debate, 3227–3230

Standing Committees

Privileges and Elections Committee

Point of privilege to be referred to committee and committee to report back to the House

Debate, 4814–4815

Tabled Documents

Health care

Correspondence from ATIPP Coordinator to applicant requesting information on PET scanners and laundry services for new acute care hospital in Corner Brook, 7435

Transportation and Infrastructure

Marine Atlantic

Comments on, 4418–4420

Procurement strategies

Does the minister intend to award the RFP for an aircraft to the sole bidder, an American company, 7032

Women and Gender Equality

Employment

Skills training

Supporting women in the workplace, 356–357

Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act, 2022 (Bill 18)

Second reading, 857–859, 874–876
Committee, 877–879, 880–881, 882, 883–884, 885, 886

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