Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, N.L.) announced a contribution of close to $74,000 from the government to support tourism growth on the Bonavista Peninsula. The investment will enable the English Harbour Arts Association to undertake the necessary planning to expand its high end experiential tourism offerings, which include courses in stone wall building and … Read more
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, N.L.) expressed the government’s support for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians in the face of tropical storm Leslie, which made landfall at approximately 8:30am local time, Sept. 11. Penashue said a Canadian Armed Forces Immediate Response Unit has been prepositioned, and officials have reviewed National Emergency Stockpile supplies to ensure the … Read more
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, NL) announced the appointment of Captain John Clarkson to the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board. Penashue said that Clarkson's extensive background in the field of marine safety will be a valuable asset to the Transportation Safety Board. Captain Clarkson has had extensive experience in the area of … Read more
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, NL) met with Quebec's Minister responsible for Canadian Intergovernmental Affairs Yvon Vallieres in Ottawa on December 12, 2011. This first meeting since the appointment of Minister Vallieres to the intergovernmental file builds on the continued commitment to open dialogue between the federal government and the government of Quebec on the important issues facing … Read more
Intergovernmental Affairs announced that Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, NL) met with Alberta Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations Iris Evans to discuss issues of importance to the city of Calgary and the Province of Alberta. Call 613-943-1838.
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, NL) said he met with Quebec's Minister Responsible for Canadian Intergovernmental Affairs and the Canadian Francophonie Pierre Moreau to discuss ways of managing files of common interest. Penashue said that it was a constructive meeting, which will help both parties to collaborate effectively in managing files of common interest. … Read more
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Josee Verner (Louis-Saint-Laurent, QC) visited L'Acieene Lorette, QC to tour the construction site and celebrate the significant progress made on the Centre multi-generationnel project. Call 418-648-2430.
