• New Child Care Advisory Panel to Help Make Improvements to Child Care Services

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-10-19 13:00:57.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Education, Social Services, Indigenous]

  The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, led by Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Paul Dinn, has established a 12-member Child Care Advisory Panel composed of child care operators to provide insights and recommendations on expanding child care services. Budget 2026 allocates nearly $33 million to support child care spaces, encompassing approximately 1,200 spaces in progress and the creation of an additional 400 new spaces, building on more than 470 spaces opened since October 2025. Additionally, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development will issue a focused expression of interest to secure Indigenous representation on the panel. The panel operates alongside an early childhood educator steering committee tasked with guiding the introduction of pensions and benefits for early childhood educators in the province.

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• Community Infrastructure Strengthened Through Investment in Wastewater Infrastructure in Nain

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-10-01 15:00:37.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Municipal, Infrastructure, Housing, Environment, Indigenous]

  The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador, alongside the Inuit Community Government of Nain, have announced a combined investment of approximately $3.9 million to upgrade the sanitary sewer system in Nain. Funded through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund—which allocates $123.1 million to Newfoundland and Labrador—the project involves replacing damaged sewer mains and manholes, installing inflow protectors, and completing surface grading. These upgrades are designed to reduce sewer backup risks, protect local marine ecosystems, improve climate resilience, and support future population growth and housing development in the community.

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• Statement from the Premier on the Passage of the Churchill Falls Resolution

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-17 23:00:27.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Energy, Resources, Infrastructure, Indigenous, Governance]

  The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly passed a resolution approving the Definitive Cooperation and Implementation Agreement for Churchill Falls and Gull Island, following a four-day debate and review by the Independent Churchill River Review Committee. The agreement replaces the 1969 Churchill Falls Agreement, delivers $49 billion in present-day value ($273 billion in nominal cash flows) over its lifespan, and provides increased transmission access and power control. Premier Tony Wakeham announced that the province will advance the project in partnership with the Innu Nation to drive economic growth and job creation.

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• Ottawa ends NunatuKavut bid for Indigenous rights recognition, NCC says

  Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
  Date: 2026-09-09 12:58:41.0
  Tags: [National, Newfoundland and Labrador, Indigenous, Governance, Justice]

  Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty announced that the federal government is terminating the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding and the Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination process with the NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC). The federal Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) stated that evidence and documentation submitted by NCC to support claims under Section 35 of the Constitution Act did not satisfy court-established legal tests for Indigenous rights and title. The termination of the MOU takes effect on October 4, though CIRNAC noted the decision does not preclude NCC from applying for federal programs that do not require Section 35 recognition. The decision was welcomed by the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government, while NCC criticized the move and stated it will pursue all avenues, including potential legal action.

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• Provincial Government Announces Appointments to Memorial University Board of Regents

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-08 17:00:56.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Education, Governance, Indigenous]

  The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and Advanced Education and Skills Paul Dinn, announced the appointment of six members to the Memorial University Board of Regents for three-year terms following a merit-based selection process administered by the Independent Appointments Commission under the Independent Appointments Commission Act. The newly appointed general member representatives are Dean Ingram, Alex Gibson, Peter Carver, Leslie Rowsell, and Travis Martin. Additionally, Nina Darleen Rumbolt-Pye was appointed as a joint representative to serve concurrently on Memorial University’s Board of Regents and the College of the North Atlantic’s Board of Governors to enhance institutional collaboration.

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• Premier Commits to Independent Comprehensive Audit of Innu Records held by Provincial Archaeology Office

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-04 18:30:24.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Indigenous, Governance]

  Premier Tony Wakeham and Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Lela Evans met with Innu Nation Grand Chief Jodie Ashini and Deputy Grand Chief John Nui to address concerns regarding the interpretation of Innu archaeological records. In response, Premier Wakeham committed to an independent, comprehensive audit of all Provincial Archaeology Office holdings to assess research on the Innu presence in Labrador. Additionally, the Grand Chief will be granted complete access to all materials held by the Provincial Archaeology Office.

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• Provincial Government Issues Expression of Interest for Buchans Generating Facility

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-02 14:30:53.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Energy, Infrastructure, Economy, Indigenous]

  The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Department of Energy and Mines led by Minister Lloyd Parrott, has issued a public expression of interest for the potential divestment and future development of the publicly owned Buchans Generating Facility. The initiative invites interested parties to submit proposals via the MERX tendering platform detailing prospective uses, economic benefits, long-term operational plans, and opportunities for regional development and Indigenous participation. Submissions for the facility close on October 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., allowing the provincial government to assess market interest and determine a competitive divestment approach.

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