Budget related news releases
March 20
Minister announces changes to Department of Industry, Trade and Technology
Rural Newfoundland and Labrador to Benefit from Enhanced Economic Development Services
Government reaches understanding with the RCMP
New Department Established
Monies allocated for Child Care Initiative
New initiatives to ensure funding for eligible income support clients
Funding for Student Employment Programs
Monies approved for Municipal Capital Works
Independent Agency Established to Administer Assessments
Debt Relief For Financially Troubled Municipalities
Strengthening Local Government - Budget Initiatives
Government Services and Lands Budget measures
Funding maintained for Health Programs and Services
Budget reflects commitment to develop natural resources
Funding for computers for schools
Government pays off debt of former school boards
Funding increased for Literacy intiatives
Funding for Provincial Information and Library Resources Board
Peer tutoring program introduced
Funding for school construction increased
March 21
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation - Budget results in changes at Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation - Agreement being finalized that would see transfer of responsibility for federal social housing to province
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation - Province to continue cost-sharing of housing repair programs with federal government