Budget Speech
Budget 1999-2000: Investing in Priorities
Budget Highlights 1999
Financing More Accessible to Inshore Fish Harvesters
New Resources, Strategic Investments Strengthen Regional Economic Development Agenda
Minister Announces Teacher Allocations for 1999/2000 school year
$500,000 Announced for Literacy Strategy
Budget Highlights 1999/2000 Department of Education Post-Secondary System
Funding for Renovations and Upgrades at College of the North Atlantic
Budget Highlights 1999/2000 Department of Education K-12 System
Funding Approved for Environmental Remediation Work
Government Increases Minimum Wage
Strategic Social Plan
New Low Income Seniors’ Benefits Introduced
Government Further Eases Tax Burden for Businesses
Additional Revenues
Aggressive Efforts to Diversify and Revitalize the Fishery
Province Extends Safety Nets Program
Province Participates in Agriculture Income Disaster Assistance Program
Forestry Support Expands in Labrador
Silviculture Programs Help Sustain Forest Resources
Forest Resource Roads Construction Benefits Industry and Public
Newfoundland and Labrador Legacy Nature Trust
Service and Protection for the Province’s Consumers
$40 million deficit for regional health boards eliminated
$15 million investment in health and community services system
$6 million for Meditech System
Bursaries for MUN medical graduates
Personal Care Allowance for Seniors in Long-Term Care
$10 Million for Equipment
$5 Million for Year 2000
Minister Announces Income Support and Employment Initiatives
New Industrial Benefits Strategy to be Developed
Provision of Four New RCMP Units for Coastal Labrador
$1.8 Million for New Youth Remand Centre
New Mineral Exploration Program Increases Exploration and Opportunities for Development in Province
Additional Resources for Energy Branch
Debt Relief Program to Continue for Municipalities
$100 Million Capital Works Program Announced
Funding Continued for Regular Municipal Capital Works Program
Enactment of New Municipalities Act
Minister Says Budget Sets Stage for Continued Growth
Capital Program to Refurbish Major Tourist Attractions
Eco-Tourism Potential in Province Being Built Through Trails
Improved Accountability Framework for Boards and Agencies
Capital Roads Program Largest Since Confederation