Gerry Byrne says for this province it could mean a $16.8 million cut in funding for labour market programming for groups of individuals who are struggling to become a part of society.
Immigration Minister and Corner Brook MHA Gerry Byrne is raising concerns about what he calls is a worrisome move by Ottawa. He says the feds have indicated that they will administer Workforce Development Funding across the country, not the provincial government. Byrne says they’re also cutting $625 million a year in funding. He says for this province it could mean a $16.8 million cut in funding for labour market programming for groups of individuals who are struggling to become a part of society. The current level of funding comes to an end in September.
Bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue find missing Corner Brook woman
Canadian Blood Services collecting stem cells at Grenfell Campus today and this evening
Premier Andrew Furey launches "Buy From Newfoundland and Labrador" campaign and logo
Corner Brook Mayor says changes are coming to the city's transit system this year
Police are looking for a stolen vehicle from Irishtown-Summerside
