6 months ago
CFIB asking for stronger regulatory accountability and tax relief ahead of opening of the House of Assembly
With the House of Assembly scheduled to open on March 2, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the province to make the spring sitting a turning point for small business competitiveness and economic growth. “This spring sitting is an opportunity for government to show that it is serious about creating a […]
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6 months ago
St. John’s International Airport receives prestigious award for second consecutive year
St. John’s International Airport has earned the 2025 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Customer Experience Award for Best Airports at Departures: Under 2 Million Passengers in North America. Administered by Airports Council International (ACI) World, the ASQ program is the only global benchmarking program that measures passenger satisfaction from travelers while they are at the airport, […]
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6 months ago
Applications open for Job Creation Partnerships Program
The province is now accepting applications for this year’s Job Creation Partnerships program. The program supports community-based, not-for-profit projects that provide Employment Insurance (EI) eligible individuals with opportunities to gain work experience and improve their employment prospects. Eligible organizations can apply online. Applicants are encouraged to review the program guidelines before applying. The application deadline is […]
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6 months ago
Province announces increase to minimum wage effective April 1
The province has announced a $0.35 increase to the minimum wage, in accordance with Newfoundland and Labrador’s Labour Standards Regulations. Effective April 1, minimum wage will increase to $16.35 an hour, with the minimum overtime wage rate rising to $24.53 an hour. The adjustment is based on changes to the national Consumer Price Index and […]
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