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

Subject Index
Debates of the House of Assembly (Hansard)

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MACE TOUR. See House of Assembly
MACKEREL. See Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
MAINGOT, JOSEPH

Purpose of raising matters of privilege

Joyce, E., 3502–3503

MAINLAND

Tributes

Oliver, Sylvia

Wakeham, T., 7562

MAKKOVIK

Business/entrepreneurship

Acknowledging Rachel and Perry Edmunds of A&K Variety for assistance when another store was ruined by electrical fire

Evans, L., 5295

Sports/recreation

Volleyball—Acknowledging selection to Canada Games team—Ian Dicker of Nain and Jacob Dyson of Makkovik

Evans, L., 5623–5624

MAMMOGRAPHY. See Health care
MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION ACT (AMDT.) AND HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY AND ADMINISTRATION ACT (AMDT.) (BILL 22)

Notice of motion

Crocker, S., 905

First reading, 1053
Second reading

Brazil, D., 1297–1308
Petten, B., 1360–1365
Stoodley, S., 1293–1297
Amendment (Hoist—three-month delay)

Moved

Brazil, D., 1309

Ruled in order

Speaker, 1309

Debate

Brazil, D., 1309–1314
Brown, J., 1350–1353
Dinn, J., 1318–1321
Evans, L., 1357–1359
Hogan, J., 1355–1357
Joyce, E., 1327–1328, 1353–1355
Lane, P., 1321–1325
Parsons, A., 1325–1327
Stoodley, S. ., 1314–1318

Division—Defeated, 1359–1360

Amendment (Reasoned amendment)

Moved

Petten, B., 1365

Ruled in order

Speaker, 1365

Debate

Hogan, J., 1365(11)
Joyce, E., 3736–3741
Lane, P., 3743–3747
Petten, B., 1365(1)–1365(8)
Stoodley, S., 3741–3742, 3747
Wakeham, T., 1365(8)–1365(11)

Defeated, 3747

Committee

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 4661–4663
Dinn, J., 4667–4669
Dwyer, J., 4672–4675
Evans, L., 4657–4659
Forsey, P., 4675–4677
Joyce, E., 4664–4667
Lane, P., 4659–4661
O'Driscoll, L., 4670–4672
Petten, B., 4651–4655
Stoodley, S., 4656–4657, 4663–4664, 4669–4670, 4675, 4677

MARATHON GOLD. See Industry, Energy and Technology
MARBLE MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

2021-2022 Annual Report—Tabled

Crocker, S., 589

MARINE ATLANTIC. See Transportation and Infrastructure
MARINE ATLANTIC FUEL SURCHARGE. See Finance
MARINE SHIPPING. See Transportation and Infrastructure
MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL. See Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
MARYSTOWN

Clubs/organizations

Kidney Foundation—Annual Kidney Walk

Dwyer, J., 3193–3194

Lions Club—50th anniversary annual charter night

Dwyer, J., 4282–4283

Royal Canadian Legion—Commending Branch 29 as cornerstone of patriotism and community engagement

Dwyer, J., 3774

Smallwood Crescent Community Centre—Acknowledging work to revitalize neighbourhood and community

Dwyer, J., 4986

Education

Speak Out accomplishments—Farrell-Powell, Abby

Dwyer, J., 4771

Sports/recreation

Darts—Representing Team NL at National Youth Darts Championship—Marystown Youth Dart league

Dwyer, J., 2071

Volunteers

Little Bay Heritage Centre Quilters—Quilts of Valour Sew Day

Dwyer, J., 5454

MARYSVALE

Clubs/organizations

Children's Wish Foundation—Hippocampe wheelchair for Martin Croke

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 2072

Education

Recognizing multiple academic achievements—Ryan, Brady

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 774

MCIVERS

Municipalities

Acknowledging work of town and residents on new war memorial

Joyce, E., 1794

MEADOWS

Education

Recognition honouring of teacher and mentor—Park, Barry

Joyce, E., 3718

Sports/recreation

Softball—Boys Triple A Slo-Pitch Provincial Tournament—Acknowledging win by Templeton Tigers

Joyce, E., 774–775

Volleyball—Congratulating Templeton Tiger junior high and senior high girls team and coaches for winning gold

Joyce, E., 2974–2975

MEDEVAC SERVICES. See Health care
MEDICAL ACT, 2011 (AMDT.) AND PSYCHOLOGISTS ACT, 2005 (AMDT.) (BILL 80)

Notice of motion

Osborne, T., 4785

First reading, 4858
Second reading

Brown, J., 5125
Hogan, J., 5124–5125, 5126
Petten, B., 5125

Committee

Hogan, J., 5127, 5128
Petten, B., 5127, 5128

Third reading, 5316
Royal Assent, 6042

MEDICAL ACT, 2011 (AMDT.) (BILL 1)

Notice of motion

Crocker, S., 9

First reading, 10
Second reading

Dinn, J., 263–267
Dinn, P., 259–263
Evans, L., 277–279
Forsey, P., 271–272
Joyce, E., 267–271
Lane, P., 272–277
Osborne, T., 256–258, 279

Committee

Dinn, P., 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 289
Evans, L., 290, 291, 292, 293
Lane, P., 287, 288, 290, 293–294, 295
Osborne, T., 280–282, 283–286, 287–290, 291–293, 294–295

Third reading, 503
Royal Assent—November 9, 2022

MEDICAL ACT, 2011 (AMDT.) NO. 2 (BILL 83)

Notice of motion

Hogan, J., 5107

First reading, 5153
Second reading

Dinn, J., 5345–5346
Hogan, J., 5341–5344, 5348
Lane, P., 5346–5347
Petten, B., 5344–5345

Committee

Brown, J., 5564, 5565, 5566–5567, 5568
Haggie, J., 5564, 5565, 5566, 5567, 5568, 5569, 5570, 5571–5572
Parrott, L., 5571
Petten, B., 5568, 5569–5570
Amendment—Clause 2.6(1)

Moved

Haggie, J., 5572

Carried, 5572–5573

Amendment—Clause 4.9(1)(f)

Moved

Haggie, J., 5573

Carried, 5573

Third reading, 5621
Royal Assent, 6042

MEDICALLY COMPLEX CHILDREN. See Children, Seniors and Social Development
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MTAP). See Health care
MEL WOODWARD CUP. See Industry, Energy and Technology
MEMBERS. See House of Assembly
MEMBERS' COMPENSATION REVIEW COMMITTEE. See House of Assembly Accountability, Integrity and Administration Act
MEMBERS' STATEMENTS

Arts

Acknowledging award-winning, 14-year-old singer—David Walsh—Stephenville

Wakeham, T., 6978

Acknowledging award-winning 11-year-old dancer—Battcock, Maci—Lake Melville (District)

Trimper, P., 3241–3242

Acknowledging designer showcased at New York Fashion week—Allen, April—Rigolet

Evans, L., 3775

Acknowledging Sharron Holloway's work in preserving our marine history and enhancing tourism in the Bloomfield area

Pardy, C., 1391

Alternative rock band Ptarmageddon showcasing Labrador West—Wabush

Brown, J., 2975

Blackhead One-Room School and Church Museum—Highlighting recent events

Korab, J., 5526

Botwood Mural Arts Society—12th anniversary

Forsey, P., 355

Canadian Improv Games, 2025—King's Jesters to represent province at national tournament

Dinn, P., 6727

Carol Players—60th anniversary—Labrador West (District)

Brown, J., 4727

Codroy Valley Folk Festival, 2023—Taking place in Upper Ferry on July 29 and 30

Reid, S., 2225–2226

Congratulating Jenny Mallard on achievements in music and wishing her a successful career—Mount Pearl

Stoyles, L., 2475

Dance Centre—Congratulating team for 36 years of instilling a love of dance—St. John's Centre (District)

Dinn, J., 4772

Dance—Member acknowledges his son's dance performances and choreography—Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans (District)

Tibbs, C., 4685

Dinner Theatre, 2023—Southern Shore Folk Arts Council—Congratulating cast and crew

O'Driscoll, L., 2931–2932

Documentary ceremony—The Forgotten Warriors—Miawpukek First Nations community centre—Conne River

Loveless, E., 4104

Extraordinary contributions to arts community—Flynn, Dennis—Harbour Main (District)

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 2667

Highlighting Soapstone Quarry and Museum—Fleur de Lys

Pike, P., 5296

Holyrood Heritage Society Museum, Art Gallery and Gift Shop—Recognizing the work of volunteers to promote the arts and history of our province

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 1090

Inuk classical singer releases first solo album—Edmunds, Deantha

Evans, L., 889

Labrador Creative Arts Festival—Commending coordinator Sandra Broomfield and team of volunteers—Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Trimper, P., 507

Lapointe, Frank—celebrating unique talent and his incredible impact on our art and heritage

Pardy, C., 7609

Lewis, Jacob—congratulations on winning the 2025 season of Canada's Got Talent—Butlerville

Parsons, P., 7419

Lilly, Mila—Mr. Monkey: Detective Agency: The Case of the Missing Banana—Paradise

Dinn, P., 7563–7564

Madrock Theatre Troupe—Congratulating group on its accomplishments—Bay Roberts

Parsons, P., 4834

Morgan, Kyle—recognizing entertainment career and wishing continued success—Bishop's Falls

Forsey, P., 7418

Musician volunteers his musical talent—Gambin, Dan

Gambin-Walsh, S., 5261–5262

Music NL awards—Acknowledging winners from Conception Bay South

Petten, B., 725–726

Newfoundland and Labrador Sketch Fest—Congratulating organizers and participants on a successful festival

Dinn, J., 4043–4044

Northern Outdoor Adventures YouTube series—Jason Linstead—Labrador West

Brown, J., 7464

Preserving and passing on traditional music—Mercer, Jim—Stephenville Crossing

Wakeham, T., 3027

Provincial Drama Festival, 72nd Annual—Performance of Making God Laugh by Northern Lights Theatre Company—Labrador West (District)

Brown, J., 4527

Recognizing award-winning author—Escott, Helen—Virginia Waters - Pleasantville (District)

Davis, B., 4987

Recognizing many contributions to the arts—Stagg, Cheryl—Stephenville - Port au Port (District)

Wakeham, T., 5524

Release of solo album Heart to Heart—Brophy, Korona—Mount Pearl

Stoyles, L., 508

Rocky Isle Singers—Preserving cultural heritage and committed to community

Wall, J., 5624–5625

Salt Beef Junkies—Highlighting young rising stars and wishing them continued success

Dinn, P., 2227

Simms, Justin—acknowledging successes in directing career and wishing success in future

Stoyles, L., 7208

Southern Shore Folk Arts Council—Celebrating traditions since 1995—Ferryland

O'Driscoll, L., 5625

St. Teresa's Chorus—invited to tour Ireland

Dinn, J., 7515–7516

Stained glass—Acknowledging presentation by York University Ph.D. student Megan Donoghue-Stanford on stained glass windows in St. John's Ecclesiastical District National Historic Site of Canada

Abbott, J., 4772

Theatre CBS—congratulations for their remarkable achievements—Conception Bay South

Petten, B., 7609–7610

Tilly the Too-Tall Clover book launch—Ida Linehan Young and Emma Dooley—Conception Bay South

Petten, B., 7078–7079

Vanda Maunder Dance Studio—Acknowledging 50th anniversary—Brigus

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 4727–2757

Awards, miscellaneous

60+ Atlantic Canada Achievement Award—Doyle, Ron—Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove

O'Driscoll, L., 354–355

Arctic Inspiration Prize—Paying tribute to the winner from Nunatsiavut

Evans, L., 4629–4630

Best of Torbay awards, 2025—congratulating recipients for their outstanding achievements in business, volunteerism and entrepreneurship

Wall, J., 7209

Change Makers Award, 2023—Botwood Fire Department

Forsey, P., 2332–2333

Churchill Falls—2024-2025 Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award, Resilient Communities

Trimper, P., 6597–6598

Cross of Valour—Sceviour, Martin and Harold Miller—Bonavista (District)

Pardy, C., 4561–4562

Focus on Youth Awards—congratulations to all the award recipients—Mount Pearl

Stoyles, L., 7515

Freeman, Brody—Gallant Conduct Medal—Champney's Arm

Pardy, C., 7329

Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals and Heart of Gold Award—Barrett, Barbara—Arnold's Cove

Dwyer, J., 238

Governor General's Award—Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers—Miller, Bob—Stephenville

Wakeham, T., 4831–4832

Historic Site's Association Ambassador Program—Burden, Ava and Noah Squire—Eastport

Parrott, L., 6725

Junior Miss Newfoundland and Labrador, 2023—Mazol Shriners Youth Leadership Award—Woodworth, Grace—Point Leamington

Forsey, P., 2563–2564

Junior Miss Newfoundland and Labrador, 2023—Snow, Audrey—South River

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 4199

Junior Miss Newfoundland and Labrador, 2024—Butler, Lily—Musgrave Harbour

McKenna, J., 5131–5132

King Charles III Coronation Medal—Coombs, Gerald—Mount Pearl

Lane, P., 7514–7515

Lionel Aldridge Champions Award and recognizing outstanding mental health advocacy work—Roil, Glenn

Osborne, T., 776

Miss Canada Earth pageant—Second runner up—Jones, Allison—Mount Pearl North (District)

Stoyles, L., 5455

Miss Newfoundland and Labrador—Coles, Megan—Topsail - Paradise (District)

Dinn, P., 4358–4359

Mother-daughter winning duo—Volunteer Leader of the Year Yvonne Bishop and 2023 4-H Canada Leadership Excellence Awards of Distinction Recipient recipient Amy Bishop—St. Mary's

Gambin-Walsh, S., 4282

Mount Pearl 2024 Youth of the Year Award—Courtney Abbott and Eamon Fogwill

Stoyles, L., 7419–7420

Nunatsiavut Government's Cultural Preservations Recognition Award—Merkuratsuk, Maria—Torngat Mountains (District)

Evans, L., 5051

Order of Newfoundland and Labrador—Donovan, Dr. Catherine—Holyrood

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 460

Order of Newfoundland and Labrador—Former Labrador Member of the House of Assembly and Cabinet Minister—Goudie, Joe—Lake Melville (District)

Trimper, P., 179–180

Order of Newfoundland and Labrador—Recognizing contributions of Andrus Voitk and his wife Maria to the study of natural history in the province—St. George's - Humber (District)

Reid, S., 3318

Presentation of 75th Anniversary of Confederation Medals to 17 residents of District of Cape St. Francis

Wall, J., 5984

Presentation of 75th Anniversary of Confederation Medals to 17 residents of District of Conception Bay South

Petten, B., 5683–5684

Presentation of 75th Anniversary of Confederation Medals to 17 residents of District of Labrador West

Brown, J., 5742–5743

Presentation of 75th Anniversary of Confederation Medals to 17 residents of District of Mount Pearl North

Stoyles, L., 5218

Presentation of 75th Anniversary of Confederation Medal to 17 residents of District of Mount Pearl - Southlands

Lane, P., 6907

Presentation of 75th Anniversary of Confederation Medal to Clifford Rowe—Fogo Island

McKenna, J., 6530

Presentation of 75th Anniversary of Confederation Medal to Nadine Reid—South Dildo

Gambin-Walsh, S., 5744

Presentation of 75th Anniversary of Confederation Medal to Raymond Oake—Fogo Island

McKenna, J., 7080

Presentation of 75th Anniversary of Confederation Medal to residents of Nain—Sarah Abel, Joanna Dicker, Edna Winters

Evans, L., 6725–6726

Pride in Profession Award, 2023—Voisey, Rita-Anne—Torngat Mountains (District)

Evans, L., 1328

Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence Certificate of Achievement—Phillips, Kimberly—St. John's West (District)

Coady, S., 834–835

Royal Canadian Legion provincial representative to take part in pilgrimage of the Trail of the Caribou—Melvin, Belle—Bay Bulls

O'Driscoll, L., 2333

Seniors of Distinction Awards—Parsons, Carl—Dover

McKenna, J., 5359

Seniors of Distinction Awards—Warford, Lorna—Irishtown-Summerside

Joyce, E., 3388–3389

Birthdays/anniversaries

105th—Freake, Garland—Mount Pearl North (District)

Stoyles, L., 4240

70th wedding anniversary—Bennett, Trevor and Mildred—Irishtown

Joyce, E., 179

70th wedding anniversary—Youden, George and Bertha—Georgetown

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 1728–1729

75th birthday—First child born after Confederation—Roberts, Joseph Cecil—Burgeo - La Poile (District)

Parsons, A., 4044–4045

90th birthday—Warr, Harold—Springdale

Warr, B., 643

90th birthday—Warr, Margie

Warr, B., 1231

98th birthday—Reid, Mrs. Clara—Bishop's Falls

Forsey, P., 1727

100th birthday—Critch, Elizabeth—Gaskiers

Gambin-Walsh, S., 1181–1182

100th birthday—Dooley, Janie—Sweet Bay

Pardy, C., 300

100th birthday—Hillier, Sarah Johanna—Green's Harbour

Gambin-Walsh, S., 236

100th birthday—Hunt, Evelyn—Gaultois

Gambin-Walsh, S., 4876

100th birthday—McKay, Rachel Cavell—St. George's - Humber (District)

Reid, S., 4561

100th birthday—Nugent, Elizabeth (Bessie)—Kelligrews

Petten, B., 6908

101st birthday—Gosse, Alice Maude—St. George's - Humber (District)

Reid, S., 3774–3775

105th birthday—Pelley, Louie—Harcourt

Pardy, C., 6778

109th birthday—Moores, Hersilia—Harbour Main (District)

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 5685

Business/entrepreneurship

22nd Annual Business Excellence Awards and Hall of Fame induction—Exploits Chamber of Commerce

Forsey, P., 726

35th anniversary—Cliff's TV—Wabush

Brown, J., 2428

50th Anniversary Business Recognition Celebration—Conception Bay South

Petten, B., 3441

50th anniversary—John J. Gibbons Limited—St. Mary's

Gambin-Walsh, S., 2476

2024 Torbay Business Awards—Thanking small businesses for their invaluable contributions

Wall, J., 4873–4874

Acknowledging businesses operating 50-plus years—Harbour Main (District)

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 4928

Acknowledging Rachel and Perry Edmunds of A&K Variety for assistance when another store was ruined by electrical fire—Makkovik

Evans, L., 5295

Acknowledging success of Cran-Pac Foods Ltd.—Centreville-Wareham-Trinity

McKenna, J., 5684

A&J Mini Mart—60 years in business—Terrenceville

Dwyer, J., 3318–3319

Baie Verte Chamber of Commerce—Celebration of golden anniversary

Paddock, L., 5525

Bright Business Achievement Awards, 11th Annual—Conception Bay South

Petten, B., 509

Bright Business Achievement Awards, 12th Annual—Conception Bay South

Petten, B., 2931

Bright Business Achievement Awards, 13th Annual—Conception Bay South

Petten, B., 5091–5092

Canadian Daikin Dealer of the Year—Hot Frost—Mount Pearl North (District)

Stoyles, L., 3317–3318

CBDC Outstanding Venture of the Year Award—Emma & Katie's Candy Shop—Conception Bay South

Petten, B., 4198–4199

Central Wellness—Congratulating Lindsay Phillips Oates for natural therapy business—Harbour Main (District)

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 2932–2933

Coady's Metal Works—Blacksmithing in St. John's for 142 years—St. John's Centre (District)

Dinn, J., 4284

Community Impact Award—Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade Business Excellence Awards Gala—Fox's General Store—Curling

Joyce, E., 3240–3241

Crazy for Carrots—Young entrepreneurs recognized for fundraising for charity—Topsail - Paradise (District)

Dinn, P., 3096–3097

CRRS TV—moving into purpose-built building—Labrador West (District)

Brown, J., 6597

EVAS Air—Inductees into the JA Business Hall of Fame—Gander

Haggie, J., 2429–2430

Foodland—Acknowledging community leadership and awards for Janie Lane—Harbour Main (District)

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 5625–5626

Fork Restaurant—Gold medal winner of Canada's Great Kitchen Party—Mobile

Petten, B., 2931

Harnum's Cakes & Pastries—Acknowledging success of—New Harbour

Gambin-Walsh, S., 3773–3774

Healey's Store—65 years in business—Freshwater

Gambin-Walsh, S., 1548

JAC—Multi-award winning digital marketing agency—Congratulating John Atkins—Mount Pearl

Stoyles, L., 2139

Mackenzie Top Peak top award of $100,000—White Hills Resort—Clarenville

Parrott, L., 1391

Mount Pearl Paradise Chamber of Commerce Best in Business Award—O'Neill Auto Group

Stoyles, L., 832

Newbornlander—Sewing Hope Program—Constanza Safatle—St. John's Centre (District)

Dinn, J., 7028

Newfoundland Pony Sanctuary—Netta LeDrew and Bernice Watton—Change Islands

McKenna, J., 6838

Recognizing 15-year-old resident—Budgell, Grayson—Triton

Warr, B., 2816–2817

Robbins family—continued contribution and service to community—Lumsden

McKenna, J., 7418

SpiceX Blackmarsh Superette—congratulating Mithun Mathew on entrepreneurial spirit and adding own vibrant twist to beloved local landmark—St. John's Centre (District)

Dinn, J., 7209–7210

Tom Brennan Barbour Shop—Tony Brennan—St. John's Centre (District)

Dinn, J., 6909

Wallace Sceviour & Son Ltd.—Celebrating 60 years of business—Botwood

Forsey, P., 833

Weiner Wagon—Griffiths, Jake—Placentia - St. Mary's (District)

Gambin-Walsh, S., 2713

Clubs/organizations

4-H Club—Honorary membership—Barnable, Shirley—Ferryland

O'Driscoll, L., 1089

4-H Club—Hosting provincial competitions and weekend of competition and friendship—Irishtown-Summerside

Joyce, E., 2071

40th anniversary—Humber Valley Seniors Club

Reid, S., 2476–2477

Bauline Community Committee—Congratulating volunteers for their contributions

Wall, J., 4630

Better Tomorrow Foundation—Acknowledging young men and women making a difference—Humber - Bay of Islands (District)

Joyce, E., 3506–3507

Buckmaster's Circle Boys and Girls Club—Acknowledging work of volunteers and sponsors for Warm Bellies project

Dinn, J., 574–575

Burin Peninsula Brighter Futures—Thirty years of service

Dwyer, J., 4560–4561

Caribou Curling Club—50th Anniversary—Stephenville

Wakeham, T., 3775–3776

Central Regional Hospital Auxiliary—Recognizing enormous impact to community—Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans (District)

Tibbs, C., 4198

Chalker Place Neighbourhood Centre—Recognizing staff and volunteers

Abbott, J., 3098–3099

Children's Wish Foundation—Hippocampe wheelchair for Martin Croke—Marysvale

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 2072

Christ Anglican Church—Celebratory event with reconciliation and healing purpose—Bonavista

Pardy, C., 3319

Codroy Valley Area Development Association—Advocate for community interests

Reid, S., 4986

Community Cafe—Gathering place for nutritious meals prepared by local service organizations—Stephenville

Wakeham, T., 4043

Community food-sharing programs in Town of Bay Bulls and Town of Witless Bay

O'Driscoll, L., 7562–7563

Connections for Seniors—Recognizing work in enhancing the well-being and quality of life for seniors

Dinn, J., 5833–5834

Downtown Safety Coalition—St. John's

Abbott, J., 6979

East Coast Trail Association—30th anniversary milestone

Wall, J., 4197

Echelon Wellness Centre—Opening of centre offering health care services to military veterans and members of the RCMP—Mount Pearl North (District)

Stoyles, L., 5744

Fishing for Success—Recognizing role in transmitting intangible cultural heritage of the Newfoundland and Labrador fishery—Petty Harbour

O'Driscoll, L., 2070–2071

Fogo Island Co-operative Society Limited—Congratulating founders and operators and wishing them continued success

McKenna, J., 4875

Fry Family Foundation—Acknowledging 25 years of community service and appreciation of work in Glovertown

Parrott, L., 573–574

Gateway Labrador—Acknowledging contributions to Labrador West

Brown, J., 461

Girl Guides—65 years of guiding—Mount Pearl Marconi District Girl Guides

Stoyles, L., 4770

Green Bay Chamber of Commerce—Acknowledging renewed leadership and energized focus

Parrott, L., 5983

Green Bay Ground Search and Rescue—wishing continued success

Paddock, L., 7563

Green's Harbour Heritage Society—Fundraising to restore the Heart and Hand Loyal Orange Lodge

Gambin-Walsh, S., 833

Guardian Angels for Stephenville Seniors—Commending Tracy Boland and the work of the group

Wakeham, T., 4283

Heart of Labrador 50 PLUS Club—Lake Melville (District)

Trimper, P., 4727

Islanders Riding Club—acknowledgement of fundraising accomplishments—Placentia - West Bellevue

Dwyer, J., 7515

Jake Puddister Memorial Foundation—Jacob's Garden of Hope—Bay Bulls

O'Driscoll, L., 6530

Jubillee Pentecostal Temple Community Cafe—Acknowledging service of—Botwood

Forsey, P., 3903–3904

Kidney Foundation—Annual Kidney Walk—Marystown

Dwyer, J., 3193–3194

Killick Trefoil Guild—Recognizing contribution of women active with guiding groups—Topsail - Paradise (District)

Dinn, P., 1955

Kinette Club

Recognizing accomplishments of five members of Kinette Club—Mount Pearl

Lane, P., 2975–2976

Kinsmen Club

50th anniversary—Botwood

Forsey, P., 3441–3442

Bay St. George—Thanking them for their dedication in serving the community's greatest needs

Wakeham, T., 4630

Congratulating Brian Harte on being awarded Life Member of Kin Canada—Witless Bay

O'Driscoll, L., 6780

Congratulating Harry Parsons on being awarded Life Member of Kin Canada—Botwood

Forsey, P., 6779–6780

L'Arche Avalon—Acknowledging work in creating a more humane society—St. John's

Dinn, J., 834

Life Unlimited for Older Adults—Applauding staff, volunteers and participants—Springdale

Warr, B., 890

Lions Club

40th anniversary of annual Lions Winter Carnival—Bishop's Falls

Forsey, P., 3653–3654

47th Charter Night—Goulds

O'Driscoll, L., 1997

47th Charter Night—Port Rexton & Area

Pardy, C., 4833

50th anniversary annual charter night—Marystown

Dwyer, J., 4282–4283

50th Charter banquet—Dunville

Gambin-Walsh, S., 4042

55 years of service—Sheppard, Bob—Bishop's Falls

Forsey, P., 1030

Acknowledging their many contributions—Mount Pearl

Stoyles, L., 2976

Acknowledging the plethora of support they provide—Placentia West - Bellevue (District)

Dwyer, J., 1030

Acknowledging work of club since 1976—Goulds

O'Driscoll, L., 5131

Congratulating club on work they have done

O'Driscoll, L., 4875

Invaluable contribution in serving community needs—Bonavista (District)

Pardy, C., 3653

Lion Max Simms Memorial Camp—Induction into Business Hall of Fame Exploits Chamber of Commerce

Forsey, P., 3194

Mills, Trevor—recognition of dedication, service and leadership

Forsey, P., 7209

Regional convention

Reid, S., 4042–4043

Rideout, Harold—Melvin Jones Award—Bishop's Falls

Forsey, P., 6678–6679

Thanking Paradise Centennial Lions Club for its work since 2018

Dinn, P., 4833–4834

Little Free Pantry—Nurturing sense of community, connection and responsibility—Shea Heights

Korab, J., 5982–5983

Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove Development Association—Congratulating group and thanking them for continued commitment

Wall, J., 5359–5360

Mount Pearl-Paradise Chamber of Commerce—Celebrating their work since 1985

Stoyles, L., 3593–3594

Mount Pearl-Paradise Chamber of Commerce—Congratulating the winners of the Best in Business Awards

Lane, P., 3992

Mount Pearl Seniors Independence Group—25th anniversary

Stoyles, L., 1453

NewfoundSand—Dave Saunders and Mitch Ketch—Harbour Main (District)

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 7165

Paradise Adventure 50+ and Worsely Park 50+ clubs—Recognizing seniors groups that foster active, healthy lifestyles—Topsail - Paradise (District)

Dinn, P., 2517

Recreation NL Volunteer Group of the Year Award—Conception Harbour Recreation Committee

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 4474

Rotary Club—Thanking members who make the community a place to be proud of—Grand Falls-Windsor

Tibbs, C., 4832

Royal Canadian Air Cadets, 837 Northeast Squadron—50th anniversary—Springdale

Paddock, L., 7327–7328

Royal Canadian Legion

Annual Poppy and Remembrance Day Poster contest—Congratulating winners

Parrott, L., 5050–5051

Commending Branch 29 as cornerstone of patriotism and community engagement—Marystown

Dwyer, J., 3774

Commending Poster and Literary Contest

Reid, S., 833–834

Life Membership Award—Turner, Comrade Carl—Eastport

Parrott, L., 1996–1997

Meritorious Service Medal—Cake, George—Corner Brook

Joyce, E., 1452

Sisters of Mercy—Thanking the sisters for their valuable contributions to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador

Abbott, J., 5745

Smallwood Crescent Community Centre—Acknowledging work to revitalize neighbourhood and community—Marystown

Dwyer, J., 4986

Sowing Seeds—Growing Community—congratulations on a successful 2024 and wishes for successful 2025

O'Driscoll, L., 7418

Sunshine Friends—Thanking membership and founders of group formed in response to growing concerns of number of issues with mental health—St. Lawrence

Pike, P., 1796

Terrenceville Church Committee—Community support in purchasing church through fundraising

Dwyer, J., 5834

Thomas Roddick Hospital Auxiliary—50th anniversary—Stephenville

Reid, S., 573

Topsail United Church Men's Club—Acknowledging their work and contributions

Dinn, P., 3849

Vera Perlin Society—28th annual walk around Mundy Pond fundraiser

Dinn, J., 2227

Victory Pentecostal Church—100th anniversary—North Harbour, Placentia Bay

Dwyer, J., 3026–3027

Vida Nova Recovery—Mark Lane—Holyrood

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 7462–7465

VOWR—100 years of broadcasting—St. John's Centre (District)

Dinn, J., 4562

West Coast Health Care Action Committee—Recognizing group's hard work and advocacy for region

Joyce, E., 4928–4929

Education

2022 Council of the Federation Literacy Award—Stephens, Krista—St. John's Centre (District)

Dinn, J., 181

2024 graduating class of Eric G. Lambert School—Churchill Falls—Recognition of

Trimper, P., 4929–4930

Acknowledging accomplishments in volleyball and academics—Strowbridge, Sarah—Sunnyside

Dwyer, J., 4044

Acknowledging achievement of five scholarships—Mercer, Kaylee—Harbour Main

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 5403

Acknowledging contributions to music education—Lundrigan, Ann

Parrott, L., 3633–3634

Acknowledging positive learning environment at Holy Name of Mary Academy—Lawn

Pike, P., 1030

Acknowledging student champions of litter cleanup—Octagon Pond Elementary School—Abby, Evelyn and Liam—Topsail - Paradise (District)

Dinn, P., 3390

Atlantic Canadian Brilliant Labs Innovation Fair—Junior High students and teachers of Holy Cross School in Eastport representing community and province

Parrott, L., 3848–3849

Bishop Abraham Elementary School—Cultural fair—Congratulating Henda Akoubi and school staff for its success

Dinn, J., 1230–1231

Clarenville High School Robotics Team—acknowledging successful year of competitions—Clarenville

Parrott, L., 7328

Commending graduating class of St. Joseph's All Grade School—Terrenceville

Dwyer, J., 2226

Congratulating the graduating classes of District of Baie Verte - Green Bay

Warr, B., 2428

Congratulating the graduating class of Crescent Collegiate—Blaketown

Dwyer, J., 2332

Engagement of Grade 8 class at Mealy Mountain Collegiate to raise the profile of Indigenous issues

Trimper, P., 775–776

Gill, Mason—winner of Elks Avalon Spelling Bee

Dinn, P., 7328–7329

Heritage Places Contest—Regular, Chloe and Sánchez, Mariell—Conception Bay South (District)

Petten, B., 6529

Honouring veterans—Holy Cross School students—Eastport

Parrott, L., 888–889

Lions International Peace Poster Contest Merit Award—Hogan, Trinity—Port Rexton

Pardy, C., 1592

Loder, Lacey—wishing her well in her academic studies at University of New Brunswick—Lake Melville (District)

Trimper, P., 7166

Loran Scholar—Sampson, Aidan—Cartwright - L'Anse au Clair (District)

Dempster, L., 5052

Mascot for the 2025 Canada Games—Illustration by Michel Tobin—Witless Bay

O'Driscoll, L., 4359

Member enjoys two-day visit at Roncalli Central High School in Avondale

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 1451–1452

Promotion of wellness embraced by Clarenville High School

Parrott, L., 2282

Public libraries—Acknowledging commitment of library staff and volunteer board members

Wall, J., 6778–6779

Recognition honouring of teacher and mentor—Park, Barry—Meadows

Joyce, E., 3718

Recognition of multiple achievements—Fahey, Alex—Mount Pearl - Southlands (District)

Lane, P., 2712–2713

Recognizing multiple academic achievements—Ryan, Brady—Marysvale

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 774

Representing Science Team NL at Canada-Wide Science Fair Competition in Edmonton—Baker, Emily Elizabeth—English Harbour West

Loveless, E., 2429

Research Inspired Student Enrichment Awards (RISE Awards)

2023—Brooks, Lucas—Springdale

Warr, B., 1795

2023—Congratulating two students from Conception Bay South

Petten, B., 1997–1998

2023—Matthews, Jacey—Humber - Bay of Islands (District)

Joyce, E., 2427

Roncalli Student Leaders—Acknowledging leadership abilities of Grade 5 and 6 students lending a hand

Hogan, J., 3391

Schulich Leader Scholarship—Pittman, Janaya—Harbour Breton

Loveless, E., 5360

Speak Off awards and attendance at Adventure Citizenship Program in Ottawa—Tizzard, Zoey—Springdale

Warr, B., 1956

Speak Out accomplishments—Farrell-Powell, Abby—Marystown

Dwyer, J., 4771

Torraville, Mike—honouring teacher—O'Donel High School

Lane, P., 7208

Members

Trimper, Perry—acknowledgement of individuals who helped during political career—Lake Melville

Trimper, P., 7514

Military

Acknowledging more than 38 years of service—Gill, David—Burgoyne's Cove

Pardy, C., 5090–5091

Acknowledging soldiers, sailors and airmen who sacrificed and served so that we could have a better life

Parrott, L., 5260

Acknowledging various and ongoing service of 101-year-old Chief Petty Officer Rod Deon

Davis, B., 777

Acknowledging World War I story of Sergeant Ernest Goudy—Port Anson

Paddock, L., 5090

Celebrating long service to his province and country—Abbott, Cyril—Bonavista

Pardy, C., 4874–4875

Dedication ceremony for LAV III monument—Recognizing Canadian Armed Forces who served in Afghanistan—Conception Bay South

Petten, B., 85

Nangle, Thomas—grave found and restored by Robert and Bev Forsey—Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Trimper, P., 7463–7464

Remembrance Day ceremony organized by volunteers in Shea Heights

Korab, J., 5295–5296

Miscellaneous

Acknowledging breast cancer advocate—Mercer, Ann—Placentia West-Bellevue

Dwyer, J., 2518

Acknowledging community work and academic achievements—Foss, Claire—Botwood

Forsey, P., 5358–5359

Acknowledging Don Russell's work running the Addictions Recovery Drop-In Centre—Stephenville

Wakeham, T., 2745

Acknowledging humanitarian works of Chris and Karen Ricketts—Plate Cove West

Pardy, C., 5132–5133

Acknowledging Marina Power Gambin and all mothers on Mother's Day

Gambin-Walsh, S., 4560

Acknowledging Newfoundland and Labrador's first Indigenous Senator—White, Judy—Flat Bay

Reid, S., 2744–2745

Acknowledging response to several serious emergencies in Lake Melville in 2024

Trimper, P., 5218

Acknowledging support for constituents of Labrador West during the July forest fires

Brown, J., 5217–5218

Act of kindness towards tourists and visitors—Mouland, Sandra—Bonavista

Pardy, C., 237

Adventure Biking Project—Empowering youth through cycling adventures—Terra Nova (District)

Parrott, L., 1954–1955

Annual Burin Peninsula Health Care Foundation Radiothon—Fundraising efforts—Placentia West - Bellevue (District)

Dwyer, J., 2476

Applauding fundraising efforts of Hunt family to help families who are dealing with childhood cancer

Parrott, L., 3096

Cancer survivor—Nine-year-old Nathan Windsor—Bay Bulls

O'Driscoll, L., 4474–4475

Come Home Year—Acknowledging committee and volunteers—Wabush

Brown, J., 1955–1956

Come Home Year—Acknowledging events in District of Burin - Grand Bank

Pike, P., 29–30

Come Home Year—Acknowledging events in District of Ferryland

O'Driscoll, L., 86

Congratulating the Maddox family on their game show win on Family Feud—Bay Bulls

O'Driscoll, L., 641

First home dialysis treatment in Labrador—Piwas, Bob—Torngat Mountains (District)

Evans, L., 726–727

Forest fire in Central Newfoundland—Acknowledging assistance provided by volunteer groups—Exploits (District)

Forsey, P., 86

Foster Families Month—Acknowledging the hard work and dedication that makes up the foster family community in our province

Dwyer, J., 2713–2714

Future of Labrador West Summit—Focusing on six main topics

Brown, J., 3507

Gourdzilla—1,034-pound pumpkin—Lake, Leslee and Krista—Terra Nova (District)

Parrott, L., 507–508

Heroic act by Edward MacDonald of Frenchman's Cove in 1961

Joyce, E., 5217

Heroic actions after helicopter crash—Cerebrating the response of Steve and Gene Ploughman, Jeff Bray and Charles Harris

Pardy, C., 1329

Heroic efforts of parent at fire at Deer Lake Driftwood Inn—Sharpe, Melina—Bishop's Falls

Forsey, P., 5131

Heroism of 15-year-old Zachary Senior in saving lives of his mother and brother—Placentia West - Bellevue (District)

Dwyer, J., 5261

Heroism of David Coffee in rescuing driver from submerging vehicle

Gambin-Walsh, S., 5454

Hurricane Fiona—Devastation of

Parsons, A., 31

Life-saving actions by family support worker saved life of toddler—Cake, Susan—Burin - Grand Bank (District)

Pike, P., 641–642

Life-saving actions of 18-year-old Bella Short—Musgravetown

Pardy, C., 5296–5297

Lionel Kelland Hospice—Received its first resident—Grand Falls-Windsor

Tibbs, C., 5050

Newfoundland and Labrador Community Supports Program—Acknowledging work and compassion of interdisciplinary team who improve the quality of life for palliative patients

Dinn, J., 3849–3850

Overcoming many obstacles and achievements in sports—Bowen, Jeana—Riverhead

Gambin-Walsh, S., 2139

Porter, Tracey—recognizing unwavering support and dedication to expectant mothers—Bishop's Falls

Forsey, P., 6529–6530

Promoting the importance of workplace health and safety—Power, Michael—Mooring Cove

Dwyer, J., 1860–1861

Recognizing Michael Martin who designed Labrador flag—50 year anniversary

Brown, J., 3991–3992

Reflections on the season of Ramadan, Passover and Easter

Korab, J., 7026–7027

Satellite Tracking Station—Acknowledging work of Mr. Garry Knight—Shoe Cove

Wall, J., 30

Six-year-old Bradley Reid stayed with grandfather after ATV accident

Tibbs, C., 1728

Tragedy of devastating fire at Driftwood Inn and loss of life of 77-year-old Eugene Spoon of Winfield, Kansas

Furey, A., 5092

Transcontinental canoe odyssey from Rigolet, Labrador to Emmonak, Alaska—Perry, Herman

Pardy, C., 1549

World Hemophilia Day—Acknowledging those who give their time to improve the lives of hemophiliacs in province

Wakeham, T., 1861

Municipalities

34th annual Baie Verte Mining Conference—Highlighting event

Warr, B., 2281

50th anniversary of incorporation—Torbay

Wall, J., 2282–2283

50th anniversary of incorporation—Town of Conception Bay South

Petten, B., 2665–2666

2024 Municipal Awards ceremony—Paradise

Dinn, P., 4628–4629

Acknowledging 25 years of service—McCarthy, Marion—Flatrock

Wall, J., 1680

Acknowledging A Haunting on Whiteley and Chantelle and Dave Keen's community spirit with Halloween decor—Mount Pearl

Lane, P., 5743–5744

Acknowledging hard work and dedication that made Wellness Centre possible—Sunnyside

Dwyer, J., 1548

Acknowledging residents of Bonavista and area who initiated a rally line in support of health care in the region

Pardy, C., 1182

Acknowledging service of Elsie Keats—Phillips Head

Forsey, P., 4684

Acknowledging various contributions to community—Flowers, Marjorie—Hopedale

Evans, L., 5982

Acknowledging volunteers behind the inaugural Wheels & Heels weekend event—Clarenville

Parrott, L., 2516–2517

Acknowledging volunteers that make up town councils and Local Service Districts—Placentia West-Bellevue (District)

Dwyer, J., 1998

Acknowledging work of town and residents on new war memorial—McIvers

Joyce, E., 1794

Bay St. George Powwow—Cultural event to be held in Flat Bay on July 14, 15 and 16

Reid, S., 1861

Citizen of the Year—Taylor, Norine—Conception Bay South

Petten, B., 1727

Commending commitment and service to community—Butler, Reg—Bonavista

Pardy, C., 3849

Community cleanup in recognition of Earth Day—Renews-Cappahayden

O'Driscoll, L., 4684

Community project raising boiler chickens—Campbell's Creek

Wakeham, T., 5259–5260

Conception Bay South athletic awards and hall of fame induction ceremony

Dinn, P., 1591

Crystal Carnival—Holyrood

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 6596

Encouraging visitors to St. Vincent's beach to see the humpback whales

Gambin-Walsh, S., 4985

Frosty Festival, 42nd annual—2024—Mount Pearl

Lane, P., 3507–3508

Frosty Festival, 43rd annual—2025—Mount Pearl

Lane, P., 6598

Heritage Festival—Acknowledging Gateway Labrador for hosting event—Labrador West (District)

Brown, J., 2517–2518

Highlighting Samantha's Saltwater Joys Museum—Fleur de Lys

Warr, B., 1678

Mount Pearl Focus on Youth Awards—Congratulating youth on their accomplishments

Lane, P., 3317

Mount Pearl Sports Hall of Fame and Athletic Awards induction ceremony—Congratulating this year's winners

Lane, P., 776

Multicultural social for new immigrants and community—Glovertown

Parrott, L., 4358

Our Lady of Mercy Church—Urging people to vote in the Next Great Save competition—Stephenville

Wakeham, T., 4528–2528

Port of Argentia—Congratulating the 34 board and staff members who are successfully managing the port's activity and growth

Gambin-Walsh, S., 3318

Recognizing 38 years of service to town—Humphries, Ella—Northern Arm

Forsey, P., 2402

Recognizing individuals behind the rededication of the Shoal Harbour War Monument

Parrott, L., 3194

Thirty-five years of service with Town of Grand Falls-Windsor—Antle, Keith

Tibbs, C., 86–87

Warming centre—Our Lady Queen of Families Parish partnering with City of Mount Pearl

Stoyles, L., 2713

Winter carnivals and festivals—Acknowledging committees, volunteers and sponsors who make winter carnivals possible—St. George's Humber (District)

Reid, S., 3595

Sports/recreation

Badminton

Acknowledging lasting legacy of badminton championships—Northern Lights Academy—Rigolet

Evans, L., 3389–3390

Squash

CBS Hot Shots inclusive squash banquet

Petten, B., 4874

Ball hockey

2022 World Ball Hockey champion—Cooze, Kristen—Port au Port

Wakeham, T., 574

World Juniors U21 Team Canada player—Simpson, Jenni—Glovertown

Parrott, L., 2563

Baseball

CBS Kiwanis Minor Baseball Association—Jays Care Foundation, Field of Dreams—Conception Bay South (Town)

Petten, B., 7417–7418

Team Gushue Award and 2022 Baseball NL Female Athlete of the Year award—Lee, Jaida

Davis, B., 2430

Basketball

St. John Bosco Eagles—Grade 6B provincial tournament champions—Shea Heights

Korab, J., 6726

Bowling

Walsh, Stephen—inducted into Newfoundland and Labrador 5 Pin Bowlers' Association Hall of Fame

Dwyer, J., 7079

Boxing

Induction into Boxing NL Hall of Fame—Marshall, Bob—Corner Brook

Joyce, E., 4237

Cain's Quest

Congratulating the racers in the 2023 race

Brown, J., 1452–1453

Congratulating the racers in the 2024 race

Brown, J., 3718

Canada Games 2025

Congratulating naming to coaching staff for Team NL's indoor volleyball—Dawe, Sarah—Mount Pearl North (District)

Stoyles, L., 3718–3719

Canada Winter Games

Acknowledging 17 athletes, coaches and staff from district who competed

Wall, J., 1031–1032

Acknowledging gold medal earned by Maddox Glover in men's Special Olympics Level II Figure Skating

Dinn, P., 1330

Acknowledging individuals who represented the Province—Ferryland (District)

O'Driscoll, L., 1230

Celebrating national bronze medal in pairs skating—Butt, Mark and Lily Evans

Pardy, C., 1031

Recognizing brothers Alex and Jack Kennedy who were selected to represent Newfoundland and Labrador to play wheelchair basketball—Ferryland (District)

O'Driscoll, L., 1392

Cornhole

First two players to have become pro outside of Ontario and have received contracts with the American Cornhole League—Cuza, Deon and Albert Parsons—Point May

Pike, P., 354

Cross-country skiing

Induction into Cross-Country Newfoundland and Labrador Hall of Fame—Hounsell, Henry and Kay—Pasadena

Reid, S., 4771

Recognizing stellar volunteer and advocate—Cleary, Dr. Peter—Clarenville

Parrott, L., 298

Cubing

Acknowledging performance at Maritime Cubing Championships—Rashid, Rhivu—Lake Melville (District)

Trimper, P., 3991–3992

Darts

Representing Team NL at National Youth Darts Championship—Marystown Youth Dart league

Dwyer, J., 2071

Deaf Pan American Games

Recognizing Falon McLoughlan's selection to join Team Canada at the games

Stoyles, L., 4528

Figure skating

Congratulating Susan Dean on receiving the Skate Canada national volunteer award for Newfoundland and Labrador—Clarenville

Parrott, L., 2745–2745

Osmond, Kaetlyn—Skate Canada Hall of Fame inductee

Dwyer, J., 6678

Pairs skating—Celebrating national bronze medal—Butt, Mark and Lily Evans

Pardy, C., 1031

Silver Gliders Figure Skating Club—50th anniversary—Springdale

Paddock, L., 7027

Hockey

38th annual Darryl Reid Memorial Hockey Tournament—Conception Bay South

Petten, B., 5358

2024 Atlantic Junior B hockey championships/Don Johnson Memorial Cup—Hosted by Mark's Mount Pearl Blades

Lane, P., 4527–4528

Boyle Trophy—Congratulating Clarenville High Cougars on win

Parrott, L., 4628

Brave Cats—U11 Springdale Braves join with U11 Grand Falls-Windsor Cataracts to win female A division hockey provincials

Warr, B., 1547

Canadian National Blind Hockey Team player—Joy, Brandon—Conception Bay South

Petten, B., 4473

Congratulating coaches and volunteers of the Goulds and Southern Shore Minor Hockey Associations

O'Driscoll, L., 4197–4198

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

Brown, J., 4832–4833

First female official to referee a senior hockey game in Newfoundland and Labrador—Mills, Danielle—Grand Falls-Windsor

Tibbs, C., 4359

Hapgood, Ivan—inducted into HockeyNL Hall of Fame—Arnold's Cove

Dwyer, J., 7610

Herder Memorial Trophy—Congratulating Southern Shore Breakers on senior hockey win

O'Driscoll, L., 1728

Induction into Mount Pearl Hockey Hall of Fame—Recognizing accomplishments of eight individuals

Lane, P., 4239–4240

Marystown Mariners—U15 female division represented Team Canada at Global Girls' hockey game

Dwyer, J., 3594–3595

Mount Pearl Minor Hockey Hall of Fame—Congratulating recent inductees

Lane, P., 1795

Royal Newfoundland Regiment Memorial High School Hockey Tournament

Acknowledging the event and its participants—Terra Nova (District)

Parrott, L., 4102

Celebrating the female Discovery Collegiate team—Bonavista (District)

Pardy, C., 4103

Congratulating players and coaching staff of O'Donel High Patriots on their third consecutive Beaumont-Hamel Cup

Lane, P., 2138–2139

SAM'S JAM 2nd Memorial Street Hockey Tournament—Conception Bay South

Petten, B., 4683–4684

Scholarship to elite athletic training prep school—Seymour, Jabez—North River

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 2429

Wexford Estates Outer Cove Marines—Recognizing the return of one of the original teams involved in the Avalon East Senior Hockey League

Wall, J., 1392–1393

Wishing good luck to all the province's minor hockey players ahead of their provincial tournaments

Dwyer, J., 7079

Jiu-Jitsu

Congratulating Paul Clancy and New Found Tao—Grand Falls-Windsor

Tibbs, C., 2932

Karate

2025 Karate Canada National Championships—congratulating Karate NL for a successful championship

Hogan, J., 7027–7028

Recognizing outstanding achievements in karate—Ryan, Alex—Outer Cove

Wall, J., 3195

Three-time world champion—Power, Emily—Topsail - Paradise (District)

Dinn, P., 575

Kickboxing

World Association of Kickboxing Organization—National Kickboxing Championship—Acknowledging achievements of Paradise Warrior Elite Kickboxing Club

Dinn, P., 5051–5052

Marathon

World Marathon Majors medal—Papail, Leo—Lord's Cove

Pike, P., 1996

NASCAR

Acknowledging Sara Thorne's driving accolades—Chance Cove

Dwyer, J., 6779

Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame

Inductee in Veteran/Athlete category for softball, rowing and soccer—Oakley, Mary

Osborne, T., 2668

Paralympics

Celebrating ongoing success of Liam Hickey

Korab, J., 5089–5090

Powerlifting

Acknowledging achievement in several competitions—Nolan, Isabella—Stephenville Crossing

Reid, S., 236–237

Premier's Athletic Awards of Excellence

Congratulating 10 outstanding athletes from District of Cape St. Francis

Wall, J., 2562

Congratulating 13 athletes from District of Cape St. Francis

Wall, J., 5091

Congratulating 14 athletes from District of Topsail - Paradise

Dinn, P., 2745

Recognizing 8 athletes from District of Topsail - Paradise

Dinn, P., 5525

Recognizing athletes from District of Ferryland

O'Driscoll, L., 3194–3195

Seal kick

Acknowledging record-breaking achievement of 17-year-old Abi Hanrahan Miller—Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Trimper, P., 2138

Skating

Clance, Avery—sole fundraiser for La Scie Sport and Recreation—LaScie

Paddock, L., 7626–7627

Skate NL CanSkate Athlete Award—Hickey, Noah—Random Island

Parrott, L., 3390

Sledge hockey

Invited to try out for Canada's National Para Hockey selection camp—Baggs, Gavin

Dinn, P., 889

Soccer

Jubilee Trophy—Recognizing three constituents on Holy Cross women's soccer team—Cape St. Francis (District)

Wall, J., 642–643

Recognizing contribution to soccer in Bay Bulls area—Hamlyn, Jim

O'Driscoll, L., 459

Revival of Doug Quigley Memorial Junior High Tournament by Corner Brook United

Joyce, E., 460–461

Softball

Acknowledging one of the world's top pitchers of our times—Cleary, Sean—Harbour Main (District)

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 2428–2429

Boys Triple A Slo-Pitch Provincial Tournament—Acknowledging win by Templeton Tigers—Meadows

Joyce, E., 774–775

Competing at international elite level—Pomeroy, Jordan—Placentia

Gambin-Walsh, S., 4770–4771

Leo Brothers Softball Memorial Tournament—Continuing to raise funds to support cancer care—Bishop's Falls

Forsey, P., 2931

O'Keefe, Kearney—First female umpire in province and awarded Level V designation—Waterford Valley (District)

Osborne, T., 3243

Recognizing commitment to rejuvenate softball in Bay Bulls and Bauline—Macdonald, Edward

O'Driscoll, L., 5359

Special Olympics

Achievements and upcoming participation in Special Olympics Games in Europe—Hanhams, Melvin—Grand Falls-Windsor

Tibbs, C., 2333

Celebrating achievements of Kate Peddle—Lethbridge

Pardy, C., 3635

Congratulating athletes and coaches of Central Newfoundland and Labrador for performance in Special Olympic Canada Winter Games in Calgary

Tibbs, C., 3505–3506

Congratulating CBS Brightstars on performance—Conception Bay South

Petten, B., 1031

Congratulating Clarenville All Stars on performance in the 2023 Winter Games

Parrott, L., 1590–1591

Congratulating Team NL for competing in cross-country skiing in the 2024 Special Olympics held in Calgary

Brown, J., 4238–4239

Congratulating the Labrador West Big Landers on participation in the provincial winter games

Brown, J., 1794–1795

Exploits Hurricanes, pride in

Tibbs, C., 1090

Male and female Athlete of the Year—Walsh, Samantha and Michael Budden—Stephenville

Wakeham, T., 3389

Rumbolt, Colin—gold and silver medal in cross-country skiing at Winter Special Olympics—Labrador West

Brown, J., 7165–7166

Swimming

Acknowledging Katarina Roxon's many accomplishments—Stephenville

Wakeham, T., 5685–5686

Taekwondo

Crocker, Kaiden—won silver medal at Pan American Games—Paradise

Dinn, P., 6979–6980

Tennis

Acknowledging achievements of young player—Bouziane, Lina—St. John's Centre (District)

Dinn, J., 1861–1862

Volleyball

Acknowledging athlete and inspiring role model—Holwell, Shanon—Nain

Evans, L., 4473–4474

Acknowledging selection to Canada Games team—Ian Dicker of Nain and Jacob Dyson of Makkovik

Evans, L., 5623–5624

Congratulating Jenna Lake of Upper Gullies—Atlantic University Sport Playoff Most Valuable Player

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 3717–3718

Congratulating Templeton Tiger junior high and senior high girls team and coaches for winning gold—Meadows

Joyce, E., 2974–2975

St. James All Grade—VolleyWest Female B Tier 1, gold

Joyce, E., 6596–6597

World Dwarf Games—Seven medals—Wolfrey, Brooklyn—Rigolet

Evans, L., 2666–2667

Tributes

Acknowledging almost 40 years of coaching, officiating and volunteering—Martin, Gary—Mount Pearl North (District)

Stoyles, L., 1182

Acknowledging athlete, coach, technical director of minor sports and head coach of Nain Minor Hockey program—Flowers, William

Evans, L., 3595

Acknowledging aunt—50 years of keeping town hall clean in Torbay—Manning, Rita

Wall, J., 355–356

Acknowledging community service and firefighting—Goodyear, Mike—Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans (District)

Tibbs, C., 3654–3655

Acknowledging constituency assistant—Bolt, Judy

Tibbs, C., 3240

Acknowledging constituency assistant—Bolt, Judy—Humber - Bay of Islands (District)

Joyce, E., 4726

Acknowledging constituency assistant—Wootton, Brenda—Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans (District)

Tibbs, C., 3240

Acknowledging contributions of RCMP officer Corporal Derm Roul—Burin

Pike, P., 1679

Acknowledging fishing tragedy near Fleur de Lys that resulted in the loss of three lives

Warr, B., 2518

Acknowledging good work at home and around the world—Pardy, Bill—Pasadena

Reid, S., 3027

Acknowledging grandmother—Andersen, Muriel "Big Gram"—Torngat Mountains (District)

Evans, L., 299

Acknowledging impact of work and volunteer work—Kelley, Daniel—Grand Falls-Windsor

Tibbs, C., 5832

Acknowledging long service at Mount Pearl Paint Shop and community work—Smith, Calvin—Mount Pearl

Stoyles, L., 1329–1330

Acknowledging longstanding physician and surgeon at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital—Verster, Dr. Ryno—Clarenville

Pardy, C., 3903

Acknowledging many contributions to community—O'Keefe, Tom—Placentia

Gambin-Walsh, S., 3594

Acknowledging Nympha Byrne's 21-day treatment program delivered at Labrador Correctional Centre

Evans, L., 3241

Acknowledging regional settlement co-ordinator for Association of New Canadians in Labrador West—Soper, Bill

Brown, J., 775

Acknowledging tireless work for Francophones in Newfoundland and Labrador—Cormier, Robert—Cape St. George

Wakeham, T., 30–31

Acknowledging trailblazing work in virtual care—Young, Dr. Todd—Springdale

Warr, B., 3097–3098

Adams, Ellen—Rigolet

Evans, L., 4929

Anstey, Jake—Paradise

Dinn, P., 5297

Anstey, Reg—Mount Pearl

Stoyles, L., 299–300

Aviation pioneer—White, Pat—Gander (District)

Haggie, J., 5361–5362

Barbour, Dr. Tom—Musgravetown

Pardy, C., 642

Bennett, Rod—honouring his contributions and wishing him support going forward

Tibbs, C., 7463

Brown, Jim—Musgravetown

Parrott, L., 5524–5525

Celebrating the life of theatre artist and community advocate—Boland, Rick—St. John's Centre (District)

Dinn, J., 3634–3635

Chipp, Darrell—Stephenville

Wakeham, T., 4927–4928

Cole, Bob

Loveless, E., 4263

Coleridge, Rosalind—Trinity

Pardy, C., 1956

Community icon and hockey player—Hollett, Hubie—Come By Chance

Tibbs, C., 3904

Cuff, Fred—celebrating the outstanding service contributions to the community—Elliston

Pardy, C., 7078

Dicker, Julius (Joe)—thanking him for his contribution to his people and wishing for a return to good health—Nain

Evans, L., 7417

Downey, Terry—Stephenville Crossing

Reid, S., 1329

Drover, Dennis—Labrador West (District)

Brown, J., 237

Dunne, Ed—Virginia Park

Davis, B., 4930

Faulkner, Alex—acknowledging life and career of NHL hockey player—Bishop's Falls

Forsey, P., 6978–6979

Fitzgerald, Dr. G. William—St. Anthony

Howell, K., 1729

Former Mayor and Councilor—Brenton, Henry—Norman's Cove-Long Cove

Dwyer, J., 3633

Former mayor—Kelly, George—Burlington

Warr, B., 180–181

Former Member of the House of Assembly and Minister—Hedderson, Tom

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 31–32

Furey, Eleanor—recognition for life-long commitment to the youth in our province—Harbour Main (District)

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 6839–6840

Furlong, Colin—Mount Pearl

Stoyles, L., 6677

Galway, Madonna—recognition of years of service, commitment and engagement to the community—Cape St. Francis (District)

Wall, J., 7026

Goodyear, Terry—Grand Falls

Tibbs, C., 1451

Goudie, Joe—celebrate extensive and ongoing dedication to the promotion of art and culture on the waters of Labrador

Trimper, P., 6907

Goudie, Pastor William Lorne—Seven months of service in the Ukraine

Tibbs, C., 890

Haggett, Chad—Grand Falls-Windsor

Tibbs, C., 2817

Hamlyn, Gord—Corner Brook

Joyce, E., 3991

Healey, Anthony—applauded for contribution to the community—Placentia - St. Mary's

Gambin-Walsh, S., 6908

Innu Elder—Nuke, David

Trimper, P., 4527

Jacque, Cecil—Postville

Evans, L., 4102–4103

Kavanagh, Bernard—Ferryland (District)

O'Driscoll, L., 3654

Kirby, Michael—congratulations on successfully climbing Mount Everest

Wall, J., 7610–7611

Legacy of international friendship and co-operation—Retired German Air Force Colonel Helmut Rohrig

Trimper, P., 3026

Mackey, Mike—acknowledging dedication to the fire service for the past 40 years—Grand Falls-Windsor

Tibbs, C., 7165

McDonald, Ruth—over 50 years as a volunteer and 32 as a constituency assistant—Mount Pearl North (District)

Stoyles, L., 6908–6909

Miller, Harold—celebrating courage and bravery in life-saving efforts—Burgoyne's Cove

Pardy, C., 7028

Mulroney, Prime Minister Brian

Wakeham, T., 3442–3443

Musician—McHugh, Dave—Corner Brook

Byrne, G., 5360–5361
Joyce, E., 5401–5402

Music teacher—O'Keefe, Susanne—Mount Pearl North (District)

Stoyles, L., 4985

Nash, Edward "Googie"—Branch

Gambin-Walsh, S., 1860

Newfoundland fisheries advocate—Etchegary, Gus

Pardy, C., 2226

Nochasak, Simeon Nicodemus—Torngat Mountains (District)

Evans, L., 1591–1592

Noel, Brad—Springdale

Warr, B., 29

Nunatsiavut government retiree—Andersen, Tony—Torngat Mountains (District)

Evans, L., 2818

Nurse practitioner—McIsaac, Beverley—Codroy Valley

Reid, S., 4283

Oliver, Sylvia—Mainland

Wakeham, T., 7562

Parsons, Kevin—Former Member of the House of Assembly

Dinn, J., 5089
Furey, A., 5088–5089
Wakeham, T., 5087–5088

Pendergast, Jim—Bell Island

Hutton, F., 7420

Porter, Chuck—recognition for promoting exploring our own natural backyard—Labrador West

Brown, J., 6839

Principal of Jens Haven Memorial School—Dicker, Julie—Nain

Evans, L., 2071–2072

Retired Chief Superintendent of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police—Powell, George—St. John's

Davis, B., 5745

Retirement of Dr. Harold Ross Penney—Placentia

Gambin-Walsh, S., 508

Retirement of teacher Edgar Power—Grand Falls-Windsor

Tibbs, C., 5401

Roberts, Joseph Patrick—Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans (District)

Tibbs, C., 5132

Saunders, Barry "Sock"—Bishop's Falls

Loveless, E., 2519

Saunders, Bill—World War II veteran—St. John's Centre (District)

Dinn, J., 575–576

Stamp, Joan—Pioneer resident of Labrador West

Brown, J., 1180–1181

Stone, Harry

Dinn, J., 5051

Thirty-nine years of service with Port Blandford-Winter Brook Development Association—Keats, Barbara—Bonavista (District)

Pardy, C., 3440

Thomas, Wayne—contributions to community and country—Grand Falls-Windsor

Tibbs, C., 6838–6839

Tragic boating accident—Trevor Childs and Nicholas Skinner

Joyce, E., 4526

Warr, Charles—Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Trimper, P., 1181

Weir, Harvey—Education pioneer, innovator and lifelong learner

Dinn, J., 5260–5261

Whelan, Hilda—Whitbourne

Gambin-Walsh, S., 2975

Wishart, Reverend Dr. Major Ian S.—recognition for his service and ministry

Parrott, L., 7564

Volunteers

444 Squadron—Rescue of injured person—Lake Melville (District)

Trimper, P., 5402–5403

Acknowledging 31 years of service with Torbay Volunteer Fire Department and volunteerism—Tilley, Joe—Torbay

Wall, J., 3850

Acknowledging 40 years of volunteer service in Random Island area—Cook, Jim

Parrott, L., 5833

Acknowledging brothers John and Wayne Rowsell—43 and 30 years of service—Leading Tickles

Forsey, P., 1089

Acknowledging celebrated volunteer—Kelley, Melvin—Port Rexton

Pardy, C., 4473

Acknowledging contributions of Mrs. Betty Saunders to BGC Norris Arm and New Horizons for Seniors Program—Norris Arm

Forsey, P., 1391–1392

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

Brown, J., 3097

Acknowledging fundraising efforts of young skater—Ryan, Sully—Topsail - Paradise (District)

Dinn, P., 3634

Acknowledging group of committed volunteers who formed Helping Hands in 2021—St. George's

Reid, S., 1548–1549

Acknowledging helpers to Santa and Mrs. Claus—O'Toole, Bill and Sharon—Bauline

Wall, J., 3653

Acknowledging humanitarian efforts in supporting youth and their mental health—Clench, Mark—Bonavista (District)

Pardy, C., 2816–2817

Acknowledging Jeff Blackwood's volunteer activities—Mount Pearl North (District)

Stoyles, L., 2281–2282

Acknowledging lifesaving efforts of Port Rexton Fire Department

Dwyer, J., 2333–2334

Acknowledging many years of varied service to residents of Torbay—Roche, Peggy

Wall, J., 4360

Acknowledging seventh year of Rolling Barrage coast-to-coast motorcycle ride across Canada—Combatting stigma against post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health concerns

Wall, J., 2817

Acknowledging various volunteers in District of Terra Nova

Parrott, L., 1679–1680

Acknowledging volunteerism of 87-year-old Wilmore Coole—Newman's Cove

Pardy, C., 1679

Acknowledging volunteers and organizations for their contributions to our communities

Dinn, P., 5833

Acknowledging work by Frequent Flyers to give back to Bay St. George Sick Children's Foundation

Wakeham, T., 1229–1230

Acknowledging years of volunteering and keeping history alive—Wells, Doug—Harbour Breton

Loveless, E., 3242

Caring Cards NL—Celebrating Kristy Peet and her team for supporting seniors in long-term care

Pardy, C., 2562

Celebrating remarkable volunteers in District of Harbour Main

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 3904–3905

Celebrating service to her community and her school—Miller, Nancy—Bonavista (District)

Pardy, C., 29

Collection of pull tabs from aluminum cans for donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities—Hynes, Tyler—Topsail - Paradise (District)

Dinn, P., 4103–4104

Community fundraiser to support young cancer patient Ryder Walters—Humber - Bay of Islands (District)

Joyce, E., 1090–1091

Drs. Genille and Justin French Kawaaga Health Care Centre and the It's Nice To Be Nice Foundation—Health care centre in Uganda

Joyce, E., 5684–5685

Exploits Search and Rescue—Thanking members for their work—Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans (District)

Tibbs, C., 459–460

First female fire chief in Holyrood—Kenny, Leslie—Harbour Main (District)

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 3506

Gander Bay Firemen's Ball—Recognition of

McKenna, J., 4684–4685

Ground Search and Rescue—Acknowledging national recognition of Stephanie Dawe—Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Trimper, P., 4239

Ground Search and Rescue—paying tribute to volunteer members of Hopedale, Nain, Natuashish, Postville, Makkovik and Rigolet GSAR

Evans, L., 7610

Kearley, Makenna—acknowledging generous volunteerism and leadership at such a young age—Grand Le Pierre

Dwyer, J., 7329

Little Bay Heritage Centre Quilters—Quilts of Valour Sew Day—Marystown

Dwyer, J., 5454

Longstanding volunteer—Byrne, Blanche—St. John's East - Quidi Vidi (District)

Abbott, J., 87–88

Memorial University Tickle Swim—Raising awareness of mental health and mental illness—Participation of daughters Amanda, Lauren, and Morgan Dinn—Topsail - Paradise (District)

Dinn, P., 298–299

O'Keefe, Anita—recognizing over 40 years of volunteer work preserving communities' heritage and culture—Great Barasway

Gambin-Walsh, S., 6677–6678

Revitalization of Cancer Care Garden of Hope—Keats, Rosie and Dave Kane—Stephenville Crossing

Wakeham, T., 2665

Ronald McDonald House fundraising—Acknowledging three groups for continued commitment to worthwhile cause—Humber - Bay of Islands (District)

Joyce, E., 2666

Santa to the Coast—Acknowledging Rotary Club's partnership with Air Borealis to deliver Santa Claus and elves to excited children

Trimper, P., 5743

Savings and fundraising for fire department—Walters, Jay—Boat Harbour

Dwyer, J., 727–728

Sheppard, Harvey—Grand Falls-Windsor

Tibbs, C., 6530–6531

Terry Fox Run—43rd time participating—Dyson, Richard—Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Trimper, P., 2712

Thanking fire departments and community and regional spirit in Harbour Breton

Loveless, E., 1957

Thanking volunteers in our communities

Stoyles, L., 3992

Thomas, Gerald—Musgravetown

Pardy, C., 3098

Volunteer Fire Department

50th anniversary banquet for Harbour Main-Chapel's Cove-Lakeview

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 87

50th anniversary—King's Cove and Area

Pardy, C., 5983–5984

50 years of service—Byrne, Dave—Grand Falls-Windsor

Tibbs, C., 727

Acknowledging over collective 200 years of service and dedication to community—Gerard Penney and family

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 3242

Induction into World Firefighter Hall of Fame—Hickey, Jack—Cape St. Francis (District)

Wall, J., 3440–3441

Kelly, Chrystal—First female captain in 34 years of operation—Witless Bay

O'Driscoll, L., 3442

Recognizing those who have served in the past and today across province

O'Driscoll, L., 2563

Walk for Breakfast—Southwest Arm Academy—Acknowledging the time, money and volunteers

Parrott, L., 355

MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY. See Education
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY ACT (AMDT.) (BILL 39)

Notice of motion

Haggie, J., 1605

First reading, 1882
Second reading

Dinn, J., 1941–1945
Dwyer, J., 1947–1949
Evans, L., 1945–1947
Haggie, J., 1924–1925, 1949–1950
Lane, P., 1935–1939
Pardy, C., 1932–1935
Petten, B., 1925–1932
Wakeham, T., 1939–1941

Committee

Dinn, J., 1950
Amendment—Clause 1

Moved

Dinn, J., 1950–1951

Ruled not in order

Chair, 1951

Amendment—Clause 3(2)

Moved

Dinn, J., 1951–1952

Ruled in order

Chair, 1952

Debate

Dinn, J., 1952
Haggie, J., 1952

Defeated, 1952

Third reading, 2330
Royal Assent, 2500

MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY ACT (AMDT.) NO. 2 (BILL 69)

Notice of motion

Howell, K., 3455

First reading, 3526
Second reading

Dinn, P., 3679–3680
Howell, K., 3677–3679, 3682
Lane, P., 3680–3682

Committee

Dinn, J., 3686, 3687, 3688, 3689, 3690, 3693
Dinn, P., 3683, 3684–3685, 3686, 3692–3693
Howell, K., 3683–3684, 3685–3686, 3687–3688, 3689, 3690, 3691, 3692, 3693
Lane, P., 3690–3691, 3692

Third reading, 3869
Royal Assent, 5072–5073

MENTAL HEALTH. See Health care
MENTAL HEALTH CARE FACILITY. See Health care
MINERAL ACT (AMDT.) (BILL 59)

Notice of motion

Parsons, A., 2991

First reading, 3047
Second reading

Brown, J., 3122–3123
Lane, P., 3123–3124
Parrott, L., 3121–3122
Parsons, A., 3119–3121, 3125
Tibbs, C., 3124–3125

Committee

Brown, J., 3129, 3130–3131, 3132
Parrott, L., 3126, 3127, 3128, 3129, 3130
Parsons, A., 3126–3127, 3128–3129, 3130, 3131, 3132

Third reading, 3161
Royal Assent, 3420

MINERAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM. See Industry, Energy and Technology—Mining
MINIMUM WAGE

Comments on

Dinn, J., 20

Increases to

Lieutenant Governor, 2

MINING. See Industry, Energy and Technology
MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS

Buy from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada campaign

Coady, S., 6531
response

Brown, J., 6532
Paddock, L., 6531–6532

Charles III, King of Great Britain

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

Coady, S., 2072–2073
response

Brazil, D., 2073
Dinn, J., 2073

Children, Seniors and Social Development

Foster families

Recognizing October as National Foster Family Month

Abbott, J., 7422
Pike, P., 2934–2935
response

Brown, J., 2935, 7423
Pardy, C., 7422–7423
Petten, B., 2935

National Seniors' Month

Recognition of

Pike, P., 4773
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 4773
Dinn, J., 4773–4774

National Social Work Month

Acknowledgment of

Pike, P., 3597, 6598
response

Brown, J., 6599
Evans, L., 3598
Pardy, C., 3597, 6599

Confederation

75th anniversary of—Recognition of historic moment

Furey, A., 3850–3851
response

Dinn, J., 3851–3852
Wakeham, T., 3851

Crown Lands

Primary residence property title program a game changer for land ownership

Byrne, G., 5404–5405
response

Dinn, J., 5405
Forsey, P., 5405

Curling

Congratulating Team Gushue on winning the 2023 Brier

Dinn, P., 1067

Congratulating Team Gushue on winning the 2024 Brier

Furey, A., 3655
response

Dinn, J., 3656
Wakeham, T., 3655–3656

Digital Government and Service NL

Modernization

Minister highlights actions to improve delivery of government services

Stoodley, S., 7611–7612
response

Brown, J., 7612
O'Driscoll, L., 7612

Motorcycle Awareness Month

Recognition of

Stoodley, S., 2229
response

Brown, J., 2230
Tibbs, C., 2229–2230

MyGovNL

Online Motor Vehicle Registration renewals surpass one million

Stoodley, S., 4685–4686
response

Dinn, J., 4686–4687
O'Driscoll, L., 4686

Project Red Ribbon Campaign

Recognizing longstanding Mothers Against Drunk Driving public awareness campaign

Loveless, E., 5834–5835
response

Brown, J., 5835
O'Driscoll, L., 5835

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

Acknowlegement of

Stoodley, S., 3391–3392
response

Brown, J., 3392
Wall, J., 3392

Education

Budget 2025

Minister highlighting continued investment in K-12 system by government

Howell, K., 7167–7168
response

Dinn, J., 7168
Dinn, P., 7168

Child care

Minister highlights actions to increase access to affordable child care

Howell, K., 2977–2978, 6911
response

Brown, J., 2979
Dinn, J., 6912
Dinn, P., 6911–6912
Petten, B., 2978

Newfoundland and Labrador ranked among top provinces in early learning and child care efforts

Howell, K., 4476–4477
response

Dinn, J., 4477
Dinn, P., 4477

College of the North Atlantic (CNA)

Canada's Top 50 Research Colleges 2024—Top 10

Davis, B., 7565–7566
response

Dinn, J., 7566
Dinn, P., 7566

Minister congratulates college for receiving Silver Program Excellence Award for Early Childhood Education from Colleges and Institutes Canada

Howell, K., 4562–4563
response

Dinn, J., 4563
Dinn, P., 4563

Curriculum

Minister highlights curriculum resource additions to commemorate Confederation 75

Howell, K., 5219
response

Dinn, J., 5219–5220
Dinn, P., 5219

Early childhood education

Government advances work on early childhood education

Haggie, J., 462–463
response

Dinn, J., 463
Petten, B., 463

Early Childhood Educators Week

Recognition of

Davis, B., 7612–7613
response

Dinn, J., 7613
Dinn, P., 7613

Korean delegates

Minister welcomes Korean delegates to discuss education opportunities

Howell, K., 4930–4930
response

Dinn, J., 4930
Dinn, P., 4930

Learning Disabilities Association

Minister recognizes association's work on adult literacy

Howell, K., 4877–4878
response

Dinn, J., 4878
Dinn, P., 4878

Memorial University

Faculty of Medicine—2024 recipient of the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada Rural Medical Education Award

Osborne, T., 4529
response

Evans, L., 4530
Petten, B., 4529–4530

Nursing

Minister celebrates expansion of the Faculty of Nursing

Osborne, T., 3028
response

Evans, L., 3029
Petten, B., 3028–3029

Premier's Award for Teaching Innovation

Nominations open for

Haggie, J., 2283
response

Dinn, J., 2284
Petten, B., 2283–2284

Research Inspired Student Enrichment Awards (Rise Awards)

2024—Recognizing 20 of province's young leaders

Howell, K., 4199–4200
response

Brown, J., 4200–4201
Parrott, L., 4200

2025—Celebrating winners

Parsons, A., 7080
response

Dinn, J., 7081
Dinn, P., 7080–7081

Electric vehicle

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

Davis, B., 4045
response

Brown, J., 4046
Forsey, P., 4045–4046

Employment

Skills training

Supporting women in the workplace

Byrne, G., 356–357
response

Dinn, J., 357
Wall, J., 357

Environment and Climate Change

Climate change

Minister highlights advancements

Dempster, L., 5686
response

Brown, J., 5687
Evans, L., 5686–5687

Climate Change Action Plan

Minister announces new consultations

Davis, B., 3319–3320
response

Brown, J., 3321
Forsey, P., 3320

Earth Day

Recognition of

Davis, B., 1592, 4240
Dempster, L., 7166–7167
response

Brown, J., 7167
Dinn, J., 1593
Dwyer, J., 7167
Evans, L., 4241
Forsey, P., 1593, 4240–4241

Environment week

Recognition of

Davis, B., 4987–4988
response

Evans, L., 4988–4989
Forsey, P., 4988

Finance

Diesel tax

Continuation of tax reduction on gasoline and diesel

Coady, S., 1033
response

Brazil, D., 1033–1034
Brown, J., 1034

Economic forecast

Minister highlights strength, growth and optimism in economic forecast

Coady, S., 4834–4835
response

Brown, J., 4835
Wakeham, T., 4835

Financial Literacy Month

Recognition of

Stoodley, S., 643–644
response

Evans, L., 644
Wakeham, T., 644

Strategic plan for province's finances

Coady, S., 1231–1232
response

Brazil, D., 1232
Brown, J., 1232

Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Agriculture

Minister highlights supports for agriculture

Loveless, E., 3196–3197
response

Brown, J., 3198
Forsey, P., 3197

Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month

Recognition of

Loveless, E., 3776
response

Dinn, J., 3776
Forsey, P., 3776

Forest Fires

Provincial government prepared for 2024 forest fire season

Loveless, E., 4360
response

Brown, J., 4360
Forsey, P., 4360

Hunting

2025-26 Hunting and Trapping Guide released

Byrne, G., 6780–6781
response

Brown, J., 6781
Forsey, P., 6781

Lobster

Government investment in lobster fishery

Dempster, L., 7331
response

Brown, J., 7332
Pardy, C., 7331–7332

Pine marten

Pine marten population showing signs of recovery

Loveless, E., 4835–4836
response

Dinn, J., 4836
Forsey, P., 4836

Health care

Cancer

Daffodil Month—Acknowledgement of

Osborne, T., 4046
response

Dinn, J., 4047
Petten, B., 4046–4047

Family Care Teams

Highlighting successes throughout Newfoundland and Labrador

Osborne, T., 2668
response

Dinn, P., 2669
Evans, L., 2669

Mental Health

Mental Health and Addictions Centre opened

Stoodley, S., 7029
response

Dinn, J., 7029–7030
Petten, B., 7029

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Service

Recognizing the amalgamation of the four former regional health authorities

Osborne, T., 1393
response

Dinn, P., 1393–1394
Evans, L., 1394

Nurse practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Week

Recognition of

Hogan, J., 5403–5404
response

Dinn, J., 5404
Petten, B., 5404

Nurses

National Nursing Week

Recognition of

Howell, K., 7421
response

Brown, J., 7421–7422
Petten, B., 7421

Nutrition Month

Recogntion of

Osborne, T., 3777
response

Evans, L., 3778
Petten, B., 3777–3778

Pharmacy Appreciation Month

Recogntion of

Haggie, J., 6680
Osborne, T., 3596
response

Dinn, J., 6681
Evans, L., 3596–3597
Petten, B., 3596, 6680–6681

Prescription Drug Program

Expanded access to anti-coagulants

Osborne, T., 1232–1233
response

Brown, J., 1233
Dinn, P., 1233

Stuttering

Newfoundland and Labrador Stuttering Association bursaries now available

Hogan, J., 5297–5298
response

Dinn, J., 5298
Petten, B., 5298

Urgent Care Centres

Minister recognizes health transformation through urgent care centres

Osborne, T., 4241–4242
response

Evans, L., 4242
Petten, B., 4242

Well-Being Province

Province declared Canada's first Well-Being Province

Hogan, J., 5986
response

Dinn, J., 5987
Petten, B., 5986–5987

World Family Doctor Day

Recognition of

Osborne, T., 2334–2335, 4728
response

Dinn, P., 2335
Evans, L., 2335, 4729
Petten, B., 4728–4729

Housing

Minister highlights affordable housing initiatives

Abbott, J., 1729–1730
response

Dinn, J., 1730–1731
Tibbs, C., 1730

Hurricane Fiona

Government support for communities impacted by

Furey, A., 32–33
response

Dinn, J., 34
Petten, B., 33–34

Immigration, Population Growth and Skills

Immigration

2024 was record-breaking year for immigration

Stoodley, S., 6909–6910
response

Dinn, J., 6910–6911
Parrott, L., 6910

Doubling immigration spaces to welcome more newcomers throughout province

Byrne, G., 1681–1682
response

Dinn, J., 1683
Wall, J., 1682–1683

Labour Market Transfer Agreements

Minister calls on federal government to reverse employment funding cuts

Byrne, G., 5055–5056
response

Dinn, J., 5056–5057
Pardy, C., 5056

Population Growth

Minister highlights population growth and diversity

Byrne, G., 2933
response

Brown, J., 2934
Wall, J., 2934

Supporting inclusive employment opportunities

Stoodley, S., 5526
response

Dinn, J., 5527
Parrott, L., 5527

Ukraine

Newfoundland and Labrador continues to support Ukraine

Furey, A., 1091
response

Brazil, D., 1091–1092
Dinn, J., 1092

Third airlift brings 177 Ukrainians to Province

Byrne, G., 184
response

Dinn, J., 185
Wall, J., 184–185

Working Opportunities Program

Minister highlights inaugural class of Working Opportunities Program

Stoodley, S., 5133
response

Brown, J., 5134
Parrott, L., 5133

Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation

Importance placed on promoting and respecting Indigenous cultures

Reid, S., 6840
response

Brown, J., 6841
Evans, L., 6840–6841

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

Reid, S., 5627
response

Brown, J., 5628
Evans, L., 5627–5628

Industry, Energy and Technology

Come By Chance Refinery

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

Parsons, A., 4285–4286
response

Brown, J., 4286
Parrott, L., 4286

Mel Woodward Cup 2023

Minister congratulates Notch Embedded on award

Parsons, A., 1551
response

Brown, J., 1551–1552
Petten, B., 1551

Mining

Minister highlights impact of industry and future opportunities

Parsons, A., 1331–1332
response

Brown, J., 1332
Petten, B., 1332

Small Business Week and Co-op Week

Recognition of

Parsons, A., 2519–2520
response

Brown, J., 2520
Parrott, L., 2520

Justice and Public Safety

Emergency Preparedness Week

Acknowlegement of

Hogan, J., 2141–2142
response

Evans, L., 2142
Tibbs, C., 2142

Fire Prevention Week

Recognition of

Hogan, J., 182–183
response

Evans, L., 183
Tibbs, C., 183

Human Rights Commission

Acknowledging 50th anniversary of the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission

Hogan, J., 5054
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 5055
Evans, L., 5055

National Police Week

Recognition of

Haggie, J., 7330
response

Brown, J., 7330–7331
Conway Ottenheimer, H., 7330

Policing

Minister recognizes award-winning police officers

Davis, B., 5747
response

Brown, J., 5748
Conway Ottenheimer, H., 5747–5748

Public safety radio

Minister provides update on public safety radio in province

Hogan, J., 4361–4362
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 4362
Evans, L., 4362

Scrub Squad

Minister acknowledges work of grafitti removal company

Hogan, J., 2714
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 2714–2715
Evans, L., 2715

Victims and Survivors of Crime Week

Victim Services providing valuable supports to victims of crime

Hogan, J., 4631
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 4631
Evans, L., 4631–4632

Volunteer fire departments

Minister acknowledges their contributions to province

Hogan, J., 2818–2819
response

Brown, J., 2819
Conway Ottenheimer, H., 2819

Youth Secure Custody Facilities

Minister offers apology to Youth Secure Custody Class Action members

Hogan, J., 778
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 778–779
Evans, L. ., 779

Labrador Affairs

Arctic Inspiration Prize

Congratulating individuals from Northern Labrador who have received special recognition

Dempster, L., 4632
response

Evans, L., 4633
Parrott, L., 4632–4633

Labrador flag

50th anniversary of

Dempster, L., 3995–3996
response

Brown, J., 3996
Parrott, L., 3996

Labrador Winter Games

Congratulating athletes, board of directors, organizing committees and volunteers

Dempster, L., 1330–1331
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 1331
Evans, L., 1331

Minister congratulates students participating in International Robotics Competition

Dempster, L., 2432
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 2432–2433
Evans, L., 2432–2433

Minister highlights investments in Labrador

Dempster, L., 1957
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 1958
Evans, L., 1958

Sports travel

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

Dempster, L., 2976–2977, 6679
response

Brown, J., 6680
Conway Ottenheimer, H., 2977
Evans, L., 2977, 6679–6680

Municipal and Provincial Affairs

Code of Conduct

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

Howell, K., 300–301
response

Brown, J., 301
Wall, J., 301

Municipal Awareness Week

Proclamation of

Howell, K., 2074
response

Brown, J., 2074–2075
Pardy, C., 2074

Municipal Awareness Week (2024)

Proclamation of

Haggie, J., 4475
response

Brown, J., 4476
Tibbs, C., 4476

Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador and Professional Municipal Administrators conferences

2022

Thanking municipal administrators for their contribution to communities

Howell, K., 238–239
response

Brown, J., 239
Wall, J., 239

2023

Acknowledging success of annual convention and trade show

Haggie, J., 3099, 3992–3994
response

Brown, J., 3100, 3995
Tibbs, C., 3099–3100, 3994–3995

2024

Minister highlights discussions at recent municipal sessions

Haggie, J., 5365
response

Brown, J., 5366
Tibbs, C., 5365–5366

Recognizing outstanding contributions to province—Rowe, Penelope

Abbott, J., 1549–1550
response

Dinn, J., 1550–1551
Pardy, C., 1550

World Town Planning Day

Recognition of

Howell, K., 891
response

Brown, J., 891–892
Wall, J., 891

Newfoundland Dog and Labrador Retriever

Recognized for their cultural significance to the province

Coady, S., 2477–2478
response

Brazil, D., 2478
Dinn, J., 2478

Order of Newfoundland and Labrador

Recognizing eight outstanding and inspiring individuals

Furey, A., 5092–5093
response

Dinn, J., 5093
Wakeham, T., 5093

Persons with disabilities

Minister highlights new Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit

Korab, J., 7516
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 7516–7517
Dinn, J., 7517

Minister highlights supports for persons with disabilities

Abbott, J., 2228
response

Dinn, J., 2229
Dwyer, J., 2228

Public Service

Government highlights support for women in public service

Coady, S., 461–462
response

Brown, J., 462
Conway Ottenheimer, H., 462

Graduate Recruitment Program

Welcoming new recruits

Coady, S., 576, 3719
response

Brown, J., 577
Dinn, J., 3720
Pardy, C., 576–577
Wakeham, T., 3720

Public Service Commission

Recognizing 50th anniversary of

Coady, S., 5220
response

Brown, J., 5221
Paddock, L., 5220–5221

Remembrance Day

Premier reflects on Remembrance Day and Newfoundland and Labrador's contributions in World War I

Furey, A., 5262
response

Dinn, J., 5263
Wakeham, T., 5262–5263

Royal Newfoundland Regiment

Government recognizes the completion of the Trail of the Caribou

Furey, A., 835–836
response

Dinn, J., 836
Petten, B., 836

Minister salutes Labradorians who served with the regiment

Dempster, L., 729
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 729–730
Evans, L., 730

Search and Rescue

Celebrating the crew of the Elite Navigator

Furey, A., 5362
response

Dinn, J., 5363
McKenna, J., 5362–5363

Seniors

Seniors of Distinction Awards

Minister congratulates the 2024 Seniors of Distinction

Pike, P., 5984–5985
response

Dinn, J., 5985
Pardy, C., 5985

Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

Canada Summer Games

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

Crocker, S., 728
response

Brown, J., 729
Dwyer, J., 728–729

Canada Winter Games

Congratulating competitors and looking forward to 2025

Crocker, S., 1183
response

Brown, J., 1184
Dwyer, J., 1183–1184

East Coast Music Awards (ECMA)

Celebrating award winners and Newfoundland and Labrador's cultural sector

Crocker, S., 2140
response

Brown, J., 2141
Petten, B., 2140–2141

National Tourism Week

Acknowledgment of

Crocker, S., 1680–1681, 6980
response

Brown, J., 1681, 6981
Dwyer, J., 1681, 6980

Newfoundland and Labrador High School Short Film Festival

Congratulating young filmmakers who recently competed

Crocker, S., 1796–1797
response

Brown, J., 1797
Dwyer, J., 1797

Rooms, The

Minister congratulates The Rooms on record-breaking year

Crocker, S., 2746
response

Brown, J., 2747
Dwyer, J., 2747

St. John's International Women's Film Festival

Recognizing pillar in the Newfoundland and Labrador film and television industry

Crocker, S., 2564
response

Dwyer, J., 2564
Evans, L., 2565

Tourism

Minister provides update on tourism season

Crocker, S., 5626
response

Brown, J., 5627
Dwyer, J., 5626–5627

Transportation and Infrastructure

Highways/roads

Completion of Team Gushue Highway will improve safety and access

Hutton, F., 5263
response

Brown, J., 5264
McKenna, J., 5264

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

Abbott, J., 4104–4105
response

Brown, J., 4105
O'Driscoll, L., 4105

Minister highlights employees who attended accident scene

Loveless, E., 2431
response

Brown, J., 2431–2432
Wakeham, T., 2431

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

Loveless, E., 1862
response

Brown, J., 1863
O'Driscoll, L., 1863

Infrastructure

Minister highlights investments in Labrador infrastructure

Loveless, E., 1453–1454
response

Brown, J., 1454
O'Driscoll, L., 1454

Western Memorial Regional Hospital—Minister announces completion of

Abbott, J., 3321
response

Brown, J., 3322
Petten, B., 3322

Procurement strategies

New strategies helping support provincial suppliers and assure sustainability

Abbott, J., 3656–3657
response

Dinn, J., 3657
Petten, B., 3657

Tributes

Bragg, Derrick

Furey, A., 3438–3439
response

Dinn, J., 3439–3440
Wakeham, T., 3439

Cole, Bob

Furey, A., 4284
response

Dinn, J., 3443–3444
Wakeham, T., 4284–4285

Hiscock, Mark

Hutton, F., 7210
response

Brown, J., 7211
Dwyer, J., 7211

Perlin, John Crosbie

Furey, A., 181–182
response

Dinn, J., 182
Petten, B., 182

Pinsent, Gordon

Furey, A., 1032
response

Brazil, D., 1032–1033
Dinn, J., 1033

Williams, Albert

Furey, A., 5746
response

Brown, J., 5746–5747
Wakeham, T., 5746

Unknown soldier

Premier acknowledges repatriation of unknown First World War soldier

Furey, A., 4921–4923
response

Dinn, J., 4925–4927
Parrott, L., 4923–4925

Volunteers

National Volunteer Week

Recogntion of

Hutton, F., 3905
response

Dinn, J., 3906
Wall, J., 3906

Women and Gender Equality

Employment

Government highlights support for women in public service

Coady, S., 461–462
response

Brown, J., 462
Conway Ottenheimer, H., 462

Skills training—Supporting women in the workplace

Byrne, G., 356–357
response

Dinn, J., 357
Wall, J., 357

Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+)

Supporting equitable government policy

Parsons, P., 509–510
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 510
Evans, L., 510

International Day of the Girl Child

Recognition of

Parsons, P., 88
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 88
Evans, L., 88–89

International Women's Day

Recognition of

Parsons, P., 1184, 3635–3636, 6727–6728
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 1184–1185, 3636, 6728
Dinn, J., 1185, 3636, 6728

National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ (2023)

Recognition of

Parsons, P., 1998–1999
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 1999
Evans, L., 1999

National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ (2024)

Recognition of

Parsons, P., 4530–4531
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 4531
Evans, L., 4531

Provincial Indigenous Women's Reconciliation Council

Recognizing the establishment of a collaborative, ongoing working relationship between Indigenous women and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Parsons, P., 3195–3196
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 3196
Evans, L., 3196

Purple Ribbon Campaign

Launch of campaign and 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence

Parsons, P., 5455
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 5456
Dinn, J., 5456

Women police officers

Minister recognizes 50th anniversary of women becoming regular members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Parsons, P., 4876
response

Conway Ottenheimer, H., 4876–4877
Evans, L., 4877

Women's suffrage

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

Gambin-Walsh, S., 7464–7465
response

Brown, J., 7465
Conway Ottenheimer, H., 7465

WorkplaceNL

Minister recognizes recipients of the 2024 Safety Leadership Awards

Dempster, L., 5363–5364
response

Brown, J., 5364–5365
Evans, L., 5364

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

Parsons, P., 7564–7565
response

Brown, J., 7565
Forsey, P., 7565

World War I

Deputy Premier honours lives lost in Gallipoli during First World War

Coady, S., 3243–3244
response

Brown, J., 3244
Parrott, L., 3244

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

Furey, A., 5052–5053
response

Brown, J., 5054
Wakeham, T., 5053–5054

MOBILE

Business/entrepreneurship

Fork Restaurant—Gold medal winner of Canada's Great Kitchen Party

Petten, B., 2931

MOBILE X-RAY. See Health care
MOOSE HIDE CAMPAIGN

Comments on

Speaker, 1546–1547, 7416

Event to take place in Speaker's boardroom

Speaker, 1514

MOOSE LICENCE. See Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
MOOSE SIGNAGE. See Transportation and Infrastructure
MORTGAGE BROKERAGES AND BROKERS ACT (BILL 30)

Notice of motion

Stoodley, S., 1047

First reading, 1113
Second reading

Brown, J., 2187
Stoodley, S., 2183–2185, 2187
Tibbs, C., 2185–2186

Committee

Brown, J., 2193
Stoodley, S., 2188, 2189–2190, 2191, 2192, 2193
Tibbs, C., 2188, 2189, 2190–2191, 2192, 2193

Third reading, 2329
Royal Assent, 2500

MOTIONS

House of Assembly

Adjournment

See also House of Assembly—Extended sittings

House to resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole

Moved, 3752
Defeated, 3752

Suspension of Routine Proceedings for the day, and that Notices of Motion be deemed to have been given on bill entitled An Act Respecting the Provision of Essential Ambulance Services, Bill 24; that the said bill shall also be deemed to have been read for a first time and that the bill now stand ready for second reading; and that the House not adjourn at 5:30 p.m. today, January 23, 2023

Notice of motion

Hogan, J., 939, 940

Moved, 939, 940
Leave not granted

Dinn, J., 939, 940
Speaker, 939

Leave granted

Speaker, 940

Carried, 953

Private Member's Resolution

Withdrawal of, with leave—Leave granted

Speaker, 2890

Withdrawal of resolution, with leave—Moved

Joyce, E., 2890

Standing Committees

Public Accounts Committee

Composition of

Notice of motion

Hogan, J., 2831–2832, 3040

Moved

Hogan, J., 2891

Carried, 2891

Standing Orders Committee

House to concur in the second report of the Standing Orders Committee of the 50th General Assembly tabled October 24, 2023

Notice of motion

Hogan, J., 2831

Moved

Hogan, J., 2972

Carried

Speaker, 2973

MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH. See Digital Government and Service NL
MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION. See Digital Government and Service NL
MOUNT PEARL

Arts

Congratulating Jenny Mallard on achievements in music and wishing her a successful career

Stoyles, L., 2475

Release of solo album Heart to Heart—Brophy, Korona

Stoyles, L., 508

Awards, miscellaneous

Focus on Youth Awards—congratulations to all the award recipients

Stoyles, L., 7515

King Charles III Coronation Medal—Coombs, Gerald

Lane, P., 7514–7515

Mount Pearl 2024 Youth of the Year Award—Courtney Abbott and Eamon Fogwill

Stoyles, L., 7419–7420

Business/entrepreneurship

JAC—Multi-award winning digital marketing agency—Congratulating John Atkins

Stoyles, L., 2139

Clubs/organizations

Girl Guides—65 years of guiding—Mount Pearl Marconi District Girl Guides

Stoyles, L., 4770

Kinette Club—Recognizing accomplishments of five members of Kinette Club

Lane, P., 2975–2976

Lions Club—Acknowledging their many contributions

Stoyles, L., 2976

Mount Pearl-Paradise Chamber of Commerce—Congratulating the winners of the Best in Business Awards

Lane, P., 3992

Mount Pearl Seniors Independence Group—25th anniversary

Stoyles, L., 1453

Municipalities

Acknowledging A Haunting on Whiteley and Chantelle and Dave Keen's community spirit with Halloween decor

Lane, P., 5743–5744

Frosty Festival, 42nd annual

Lane, P., 3507–3508

Frosty Festival, 43rd annual

Lane, P., 6598

Mount Pearl Focus on Youth Awards—Congratulating youth on their accomplishments

Lane, P., 3317

Mount Pearl Sports Hall of Fame and Athletic Awards induction ceremony—Congratulating this year's winners

Lane, P., 776

Warming centre—Our Lady Queen of Families Parish partnering with City of Mount Pearl

Stoyles, L., 2713

Sports/recreation

Deaf Pan American Games

Recognizing Falon McLoughlan's selection to join Team Canada at the games

Stoyles, L., 4528

Hockey

2024 Atlantic Junior B hockey championships/Don Johnson Memorial Cup—Hosted by Mark's Mount Pearl Blades

Lane, P., 4527–4528

Induction into Mount Pearl Hockey Hall of Fame—Recognizing accomplishments of eight individuals

Lane, P., 4239–4240

Mount Pearl Minor Hockey Hall of Fame—Congratulating recent inductees

Lane, P., 1795

Royal Newfoundland Regiment Memorial High School Hockey Tournament—Congratulating players and coaching staff of O'Donel High Patriots on their third consecutive Beaumont-Hamel Cup

Lane, P., 2138–2139

Tributes

Anstey, Reg

Stoyles, L., 299–300

Furlong, Colin

Stoyles, L., 6677

Smith, Calvin—Acknowledging long service at Mount Pearl Paint Shop and community work

Stoyles, L., 1329–1330

MOUNT PEARL NORTH (DISTRICT)

Awards, miscellaneous

Miss Canada Earth pageant—Second runner up—Jones, Allison

Stoyles, L., 5455

Presentation 75th Anniversary of Confederation Medals to 17 residents

Stoyles, L., 5218

Birthdays/anniversaries

105th—Freake, Garland

Stoyles, L., 4240

Business/entrepreneurship

Canadian Daikin Dealer of the Year—Hot Frost

Stoyles, L., 3317–3318

Clubs/organizations

Echelon Wellness Centre—Opening of centre offering health care services to military veterans and members of the RCMP

Stoyles, L., 5744

Mount Pearl-Paradise Chamber of Commerce—Celebrating their work since 1985

Stoyles, L., 3593–3594

Members

Member for Mount Pearl North recognized for receiving Outstanding President's Award for commitment and leadership to Mount Pearl Kinette Club

Lane, P., 2975–2976

Sports/recreation

Canada Games 2025—Congratulating naming to coaching staff for Team NL's indoor volleyball—Dawe, Sarah

Stoyles, L., 3718–3719

Tributes

Martin, Gary—Acknowledging almost 40 years of coaching, officiating and volunteering

Stoyles, L., 1182

McDonald, Ruth—over 50 years as a volunteer and 32 as a constituency assistant

Stoyles, L., 6908–6909

Music teacher—O'Keefe, Susanne

Stoyles, L., 4985

MOUNT PEARL - SOUTHLANDS (DISTRICT)

Awards, miscellaneous

Presentation of 75th Anniversary of Confederation Medal to 17 residents

Lane, P., 6907

Education

Recognition of multiple achievements—Fahey, Alex

Lane, P., 2712–2713

MTAP (MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM). See Health care—Medical Transportation Assistance Program
MUNICIPAL AND PROVINCIAL AFFAIRS

Abandoned buildings

Urging government to bring forward legislation that acts on the removal of collapsed or dilapidated structures

Pardy, C., 2015–2016

Budget

Comments in Budget Speech 2024

Coady, S., 3835–3836

Comments in Budget Speech 2025

Coady, S., 6965–6966

Citizens' Representative Act

Urging government to amend the Citizens' Representative Act to include all municipalities in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in the current schedule

Dinn, J., 4375

Code of Conduct

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

Brown, J., 301
Howell, K., 300–301
Wall, J., 301

Emergency response

What exactly is your department doing to help emergency responders when postal codes are provided for location

Haggie, J., 7571
Parrott, L., 7571

When is it going to be fixed

Haggie, J., 7572
Parrott, L., 7572

Will the Minister direct emergency dispatch to stop asking for postal codes and instead use landmarks and specific directions to ensure a timely response

Haggie, J., 7571
Parrott, L., 7571

Housing

How are smaller municipalities supposed to address the housing crisis in their own communities

Haggie, J., 2529
Wall, J., 2529

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

Abbott, J., 3454–3455
Brown, J., 3454

Why is the Minister ignoring the needs of municipalities

Haggie, J., 2529
Wall, J., 2528–2529

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program

Why is Minister ignoring municipalities in the province when it comes to funding from this program

Loveless, E., 1340
Wall, J., 1340

Local Service District (LSD)

Can Minister update municipalities in District of Bonavista on the implementation time frame and any communications to municipalities on this matter

Haggie, J., 4939
Pardy, C., 4939

How many of the Local Service Districts are actively pursuing incorporating into municipalities to become towns, and is the pathway to becoming incorporated smooth and attainable

Haggie, J., 4939
Pardy, C., 4939

Urging government to allow Local Service Districts to maintain their utility tax, their 2.5 per cent of their annual utility usage that is currently received by government to be returned to the Local Service District for operational funding

Pardy, C., 3456–3457

Urging government to create an improved and more acceptable path for viable communities and LSDs who wish to become incorporated as municipalities

Haggie, J., 2732, 4948
Pardy, C., 2997, 4947–4948

Municipal Awareness Week

Proclamation of

Brown, J., 2074–2075, 4476
Haggie, J., 4475
Howell, K., 2074
Pardy, C., 2074
Tibbs, C., 4476

Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador and Professional Municipal Administrators conferences

2022

Thanking municipal administrators for their contribution to communities

Brown, J., 239
Howell, K., 238–239
Wall, J., 239

2023

Acknowledging success of annual convention and trade show

Brown, J., 3100, 3995
Haggie, J., 3099, 3992–3994
Tibbs, C., 3099–3100, 3994–3995

2024

Minister highlights discussions at recent municipal sessions

Brown, J., 5366
Haggie, J., 5365
Tibbs, C., 5365–5366

Municipal officials

Need for respect for

Dwyer, J., 1673

Municipal Operating Grants

Increase in Budget 2023

Coady, S., 1378

When is government going to come to the table to help struggling municipalities in our province

Howell, K., 1339–1340
Wall, J., 1339

Poll tax

Urge government to allow municipalities permission to continue with the utilization of poll tax to meet their communities needs

Pardy, C., 6796

Regionalization plan

Is there a cost analysis completed for the Premier's regionalization plan

Howell, K., 738–739
Parrott, L., 738

When can municipalities, unincorporated areas, Local Service Districts and others expect further consultation by department on regionalization

Howell, K., 1403–1404
Wall, J., 1403

Will tomorrow's budget include action on regionalization report

Howell, K., 1340
Wall, J., 1340

Relocation

Does Minister feel that people's concerns about the process are acceptable

Howell, K., 1403
Wall, J., 1403

When can couple expect the Minister to do the right thing

Howell, K., 473
Wall, J., 473

When will current Minister do the right thing and correct the mistake denying financial assistance for community relocation for Mr. and Mrs. Hull

Howell, K., 473
Wall, J., 473

Why is Minister allowing people who have already moved on from Gaultois the ability to take part in a resettlement vote

Howell, K., 1402–1403
Wall, J., 1402

Shared services

Which programs will be funded under the shared-services approach, and how do smaller communities with limited services qualify for that

Howell, K., 1404
Wall, J., 1404

Town planning

Answer to Oral Questions on number of land use planning applications in the department

Haggie, J., 6854

How many town plans or amendments are sitting in the department waiting for a signature

Haggie, J., 6791
Wall, J., 6791

Will Minister reimburse towns that have paid certified planners to complete work that should have been done provincially

Haggie, J., 6791
Wall, J., 6791

Waste management

Are online landfills part of government's tourism strategy

Bragg, D., 2341
Davis, B., 2341
Pardy, C., 2340–2341

MUNICIPAL AWARENESS WEEK. See Municipal and Provincial Affairs
MUNICIPAL FINANCING CORPORATION REPEAL ACT (BILL 88)

Notice of motion

Coady, S., 5106

First reading, 5155
Second reading

Brown, J., 5292
Coady, S., 5290–5291, 5293
Tibbs, C., 5291–5292

Committee

Coady, S., 5318
Tibbs, C., 5317, 5318

Third reading, 5349
Royal Assent, 6042

MUSGRAVE HARBOUR

Awards, miscellaneous

Junior Miss Newfoundland and Labrador, 2024—Butler, Lily—Musgrave Harbour

McKenna, J., 5131–5132

MUSGRAVETOWN

Miscellaneous

Life-saving actions of 18-year-old Bella Short

Pardy, C., 5296–5297

Tributes

Barbour, Dr. Tom

Pardy, C., 642

Brown, Jim

Parrott, L., 5524–5525

Volunteers

Thomas, Gerald

Pardy, C., 3098

MYGOVNL. See Digital Government and Service NL
MYHEALTHNL. See Health care

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