Newfoundland and Labrador

Farmers impacted by drought can now apply for support through 2025 AgriStability Program (Fri, 23 Jan 2026)
To support the farming and agri-food industry in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and the Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, are announcing measures to assist farmers and producers affected by drought conditions in 2025.
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Federal and provincial investment flowing into the Avalon Peninsula for waterline  (Mon, 19 Jan 2026)
Waterlines in Upper Island Cove and Carbonear are being replaced after a combined investment of more than $1.7 million from the federal, provincial and municipal governments.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Carbonear (Fri, 16 Jan 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Paul Connors, Member of Parliament for Avalon; the Honourable Barry Petten, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; Riley Balsom, MHA for Carbonear – Trinity – Bay de Verde; His Worship Sam Slade, Mayor of Carbonear; and Her Worship Cindy Dobbin, Mayor of Upper Island Cove.
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Picture perfect: Federal funding boosts film industry success (Thu, 18 Dec 2025)
Atlantic Canadian film and television are reaching new heights, with PictureNL recently celebrating $1 billion in production activity. Building on this momentum, the Government of Canada is investing in projects that will help the industry explore opportunities to expand on the international stage.
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Canadian Coast Guard Issues Penalty for a Hazardous Vessel (Tue, 16 Dec 2025)
On October 9, 2025, the Canadian Coast Guard exercised its authority under the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act to issue an Administrative Monetary Penalty to the owner of a vessel located in Seal Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador. The owner of the vessel, Colette, a 32-foot power boat, failed to comply with a direction issued under the Act following the determination that the vessel poses a hazard to the marine environment and public safety.
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Canada supports the Nunatsiavut Government’s leadership in Inuit-led, community-based clean energy initiatives (Fri, 28 Nov 2025)
Remote, northern, and Arctic communities are on the front lines of climate change. For generations, Inuit have led the way in adapting to extreme weather and rapidly shifting conditions – bringing deep knowledge of the land and sea, and a tradition of innovation that strengthens communities across Nunatsiavut. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting that leadership with generational investments in clean, reliable energy that reflect local priorities.
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The Honourable Rebecca Alty announces federal investments to advance Inuit-led clean energy initiatives (Fri, 28 Nov 2025)
Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Johannes Lampe, President of the Nunatsiavut Government, will make an important announcement regarding federal investments to advance Inuit-led clean energy initiatives.
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Federal investment primes Western Newfoundland for year-round adventures (Thu, 27 Nov 2025)
Tourism is essential to economic growth in Atlantic Canada. It creates jobs, builds vibrant communities, and shares with the rest of the world what makes this region and its people so unique. After a strong summer for tourism, the Government of Canada is investing in projects on the west coast of Newfoundland that will sustain that momentum into the rest of the year – developing local tourism experiences that will attract more visitors, both domestic and international.
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Backgrounder: Federal investment primes Western Newfoundland for year-round adventures (Thu, 27 Nov 2025)
The Government of Canada is investing over $1.1 million in five tourism-related projects on the west coast of the island portion of Newfoundland and Labrador. Funding will be used to upgrade and complete trail systems and boost tourism by enhancing year-round visitor outdoor experiences.
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Government of Canada to announce support for tourism ecosystem in Western Newfoundland (Wed, 26 Nov 2025)
The Honourable Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, will be in Corner Brook to make an announcement regarding five tourism investments in the West Coast region. This announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
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