Yvonne Jones

April 17, 2024 42nd anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms From: The Office of Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador Labrador MP, Yvonne Jones, is delighted to, echo the sentiments expressed by the Prime…	April 16, 2024 Securing Canada’s AI Advantage April 16th, 2024 From: The Office of Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador Today, Labrador MP, Yvonne Jones, is delighted to reiterate April 7th's…	April 15, 2024 Our North, Strong and Free: A renewed Vision for Canada’s Defense April 15th, 2024 News Release From: The Office of Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador Today, Labrador MP, Yvonne Jones, expresses pride in…
February 26, 2024 Canada and Iron Ore Company of Canada invest in climate action projects for Decarbonization of Iron/Steelmaking Process by Reducing Fuel Consumption and Improving Fuel Efficiency From: Environment and Climate Change Canada News release February 26, 2024– Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador Canadians are calling for ambitious climate action that…	February 22, 2024 MP for Labrador celebrates community infrastructure investment with opening Little Tree Family Centre From: The Office of Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador News Release February 21, 2024 – Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador Infrastructure is…	December 15, 2023 Canada announces funding for two organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador supporting Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people From: Women and Gender Equality Canada News release December 15, 2023 – Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador — Women and Gender Equality Canada The National…
November 10, 2023 Remembrance Day 2023 A message from the Honourable Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs and to the Minister…	October 25, 2023 So. 31 - Louis Riel Day on the Hill 2023 Today in the House of Commons I made a statement to honour Louis Riel - watch the statement here. Mr. Speaker, It is a privilege…	October 19, 2023 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Today I delivered a statement in the House of Commons in regard to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Watch the statement here.
October 16, 2023 Tacora files for CCAA protection- MP Jones Optimistic the Company Can Come Out Stronger After Financial Restructuring Tacora files for CCAA protection- MP Jones Optimistic the Company Can Come Out Stronger After Financial Restructuring October 16, 2023 News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…	October 6, 2023 Government of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest in social enterprise to promote greening and diversity NEWS RELEASE Government of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest in social enterprise to promote greening and diversity Federal and provincial funding helps Broadening Horizons…	September 30, 2023 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023 A message from Yvonne Jones, member of Parliament for Labrador on the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: First and foremost, we must honor…
September 28, 2023 MP for Labrador Yvonne Jones So.31 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 28 2023 Watch: MP for Labrador Yvonne Jones So.31 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 28 2023 Mr. Speaker, September 30th is National Day…	August 15, 2023 Government of Canada invests an additional $10.3 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 1,000 Indigenous homes From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada News release Rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet August 15, 2023 – Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador…	July 19, 2023 Federal and Provincial Governments Officially Open New Affordable Homes in Happy Valley-Goose Bay July 11, 2023 The Honourable Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and…
July 19, 2023 GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES RAPID HOUSING INITIATIVE FUNDING FOR HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, NL, July 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity…	June 14, 2023 Member of Parliament for Labrador Presents Search and Rescue Petition News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Member of Parliament for Labrador Presents Search and Rescue Petition June 14, 2023 …	June 14, 2023 Government of Canada to help advance work on breast cancer screening News release Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care updating 2018 breast cancer screening guideline June 14, 2023 \| Ottawa, ON \| Health Canada Breast…
November 10, 2022 Message from Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador News Release For Immediate Release Message from Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador November 10, 2022 Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador Dear Constituents,…	June 28, 2022 Rediscover Main Streets initiative invests in Labrador West Community Gardens Inc. for a Market and to host a farmers’ market in Labrador West June 23, 2022 NEWS RELEASE Rediscover Main Streets initiative invests in Labrador West Community Gardens Inc. for a Market and to host a farmers’ market…	June 28, 2022 Investment in technology upgrades at Tacora Resources Inc. supports mining industry - Government of Canada investment supports clean, inclusive recovery and long-term economic growth June 22, 2022 NEWS RELEASE Investment in technology upgrades at Tacora Resources Inc. supports mining industry Government of Canada investment supports clean, inclusive recovery…
June 2, 2022 Federal and Provincial Social Housing Investments Continue for Labrador May 13, 2022 Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador — Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. On May 13th, the Governments…	June 2, 2022 Labrador will benefit from improved tourism offerings to help the tourism sector recover and attract visitors in the region The Government of Canada continues to support the tourism sector for a strong recovery and future growth. April 29, 2022 · Red Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Canada has much to offer the world as travel safely…	June 2, 2022 Government Accepts Agency's Recommendation on Bay du Nord Development Project, Subject to the Strongest Environmental GHG Condition Ever April 6, 2022 — Ottawa — Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Now more than ever, Canadians expect the Government of Canada to take action and promote innovative…
June 2, 2022 Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Announce Intent to Expand the Mandate of Offshore Energy Regime to Support the Transition to a Clean Economy and Create Sustainable Jobs April 5, 2022 St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador …	June 2, 2022 Provincial and Federal Governments Invest in Pre-Feasibility Study for an All-Season Road into Northern Labrador March 7, 2022 Transportation and Infrastructure Provincial and Federal Governments Invest in Pre-Feasibility Study for an All-Season Road into Northern Labrador On March 7th, the…	May 19, 2022 Statement from the Office of Yvonne Jones on the comments made on CBC Labrador by MHA Lela Evans regarding residential schools in Labrador News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, THURSDAY MAY 19, 2022 – Member of Parliament for Labrador, Yvonne Jones made the following statement. “I am very…
May 18, 2022 Statement from the Office of Yvonne Jones on the death of Jim Lyall, Nunatsiavut's first elected president May 13, 2022 Jim Lyall committed his life to advancing the people and independence of Nunatsivuit. From his time of working towards recognition of Inuit…	May 17, 2022 Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Invest in Recreation, Green, Rural and Public Transit Infrastructure St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, February 28, 2022—Public infrastructure helps communities stay strong and healthy. Investments in modern and efficient community infrastructure create jobs, grow…	February 22, 2022 Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to benefit from historic $136 million plan to connect all remaining rural households in the province to high-speed Internet Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to benefit from historic $136 million plan to connect all remaining rural households in the province to high-speed Internet Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador working together…
February 18, 2022 $2 MILLION FOR REPAIRS AND UPGRADES TO 18 NL HOUSING UNITS IN LABRADOR WEST Following yesterday's exciting announcement of $300,000 for affordable housing projects in Happy Valley Goose Bay, I joined provincial Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs, Lisa…	February 16, 2022 $300,000 for More Rental Housing in Newfoundland and Labrador Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, February 16, 2022 Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Today, the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and…	February 3, 2022 Government of Canada invests over $929,000 to bring high-speed Internet to more than 500 households in Newfoundland and Labrador News Release For Immediate Release Government of Canada invests over $929,000 to bring high-speed Internet to more than 500 households in Newfoundland and Labrador Residents…
January 19, 2022 Statement on the Death of Edward Roberts I am saddened to hear of the passing of Edward “Ed” Roberts. I acknowledge his outstanding contributions and celebrate his loyal and dedicated service to…	December 22, 2021 Holiday Message 2021 from MP Yvonne Jones [video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="http://yvonnejones.libparl.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2021/12/HolidayMessage_21-1-1-1.mp4"][/video]	December 4, 2021 FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENTS INVEST $250,000 TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY IATE RELEASE DEC. 4, 2021 FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENTS INVEST $250,000 TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY Every Canadian deserves a safe place…
December 3, 2021 MP YVONNE JONES HIGHLIGHTS CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT FOR SOUTH COAST COMMUNITIES IN MARY’S HARBOUR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 3, 2021 MP YVONNE JONES HIGHLIGHTS CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT FOR SOUTH COAST COMMUNITIES IN MARY’S HARBOUR To generate electricity, many…	September 30, 2021 Statement from the Office of Yvonne Jones on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation News Release For Immediate Release Statement from the Office of Yvonne Jones on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2021 …	August 13, 2021 Federal Government Invests in Labrador fisheries News Release For Immediate Release Federal Government Invests in Labrador fisheries August 13, 2021 The fishery sector is a significant economic driver creating…
August 13, 2021 Targeted infrastructure investments planned for Inuit Nunangat News release August, 13, 2021 — Iqaluit, Nunavut — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada The Government of Canada recognizes the need to address social…	August 13, 2021 Federal Government Invests close to $1 million to St. Lewis Multi-Purpose Centre Project News Release For Immediate Release Federal Government Invests $1 million to St. Lewis Multi-Purpose Centre Project August 13, 2021 For any community, having…	August 13, 2021 MP Jones Highlights Federal Support for Innu First Nation Projects News Release For Immediate Release MP Jones Highlights Federal Support for Innu First Nation Projects August 13, 2021 From economic sustainability to cultural…
August 13, 2021 The Government of Canada invests in the fishing harbour of Cartwright News Release For Immediate Release The Government of Canada invests in the fishing harbour of Cartwright August 13, 2021 …	August 13, 2021 The Government of Canada invests in the fishing harbours of L’Anse au Clair, Pinware and Charlottetown News Release For Immediate Release The Government of Canada invests in the fishing harbours of L’Anse au Clair, Pinware and Charlottetown August 13, 2021 …	August 13, 2021 MP Jones To Highlight Federal Funding for Labrador Straits News Release For Immediate Release MP Jones To Highlight Federal Funding for Labrador Straits August 13, 2021 Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for…
August 12, 2021 MP Jones to Highlight Federal Funding in Labrador West News Release For Immediate Release MP Jones to Highlight Federal Funding in Labrador West August 12, 2021 …	August 12, 2021 MP Jones Highlights Federal Funding for Northern Labrador Communities News Release For Immediate Release MP Jones Highlights Federal Funding for Northern Labrador Communities August 13, 2021 Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for…	August 12, 2021 Government of Canada investing in safety at Churchill Falls Airport News Release For Immediate Release Government of Canada investing in safety at Churchill Falls Airport August 12, 2021 Churchill Falls, NL Transport Canada From traveling…
August 10, 2021 Goose Bay Airport Corporation is receiving $1.7 million from the federal government to maintain regional connectivity and jobs Goose Bay Airport Corporation is receiving $1.7 million from the federal government to maintain regional connectivity and jobs Targeted ACOA support for Labrador’s air ecosystem…	August 10, 2021 MP Yvonne Jones to Highlight Federal Funding in Happy Valley Goose Bay Tuesday News Release For Immediate Release MP Yvonne Jones to Highlight Federal Funding in Happy Valley Goose Bay Tuesday August 10, 2021 Yvonne…	August 4, 2021 L’Anse au Loup residents to benefit from improved road infrastructure News release L’Anse au Loup, Newfoundland and Labrador, July 30, 2021—The health and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the governments of Canada,…
July 20, 2021 College of the North Atlantic introduces cutting-edge technology to mine new opportunities NEWS RELEASE College of the North Atlantic introduces cutting-edge technology to mine new opportunities New imaging technology supports mining industry research and growth July 20, 2021 · Labrador City, Newfoundland…	June 18, 2021 Government’s of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador investing over $50 million in support of 26 public infrastructure projects across the province St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Government’s of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador investing over $50 million in support of 26 public infrastructure projects across the province St. John’s, Newfoundland and…	June 3, 2021 MP Jones Speaks to Opposition Motion: Legacy of Residential Schools
June 3, 2021 MP Yvonne Jones Statement on Take Note Debate : Remains of Children found at a residential school	May 28, 2021 Liberal Government Launches Canada Greener Homes Grant News Release For Immediate Release Liberal Government Launches Canada Greener Homes Grant MAY 27, 2021 LABRADOR, NL Climate action starts at home. By helping…	May 26, 2021 Infrastructure Canada and Community Foundations of Canada unveils Canada Healthy Communities Initiative projects awarded first round of funding News release For immediate release Infrastructure Canada and Community Foundations of Canada unveils Canada Healthy Communities Initiative projects awarded first round of funding Ottawa, Ontario,…
May 21, 2021 MP YVONNE JONES ANNOUCNES FUNDING FOR INDIGENOUS SPORT IN LABRADOR MP YVONNE JONES ANNOUCNES FUNDING FOR INDIGENOUS SPORT IN LABRADOR MAY 21, 2021 HOPEDALE, NUNATSIAVUT, NL On May 20, MP Yvonne Jones announced funding for…	May 21, 2021 CANADA SUPPORTS RAPID HOUSING PROJECTS IN HOPEDALE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 20, 2021 CANADA SUPPORTS RAPID HOUSING PROJECTS IN HOPEDALE Hopedale, Nunatsiavut, NL - Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place…	May 20, 2021 MP YVONNE JONES TO HIGHLIGHT FEDERAL FUNDING ON HOPEDALE VISIT MP YVONNE JONES TO HIGHLIGHT FEDERAL FUNDING ON HOPEDALE VISIT HOPEDALE, NUNATSIAVUT, NL – Member of Parliament for Labrador and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister…
May 19, 2021 Investing in Indigenous Clean Energy Projects in Newfoundland and Labrador News release May 19, 2021 Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador Natural Resources Canada Canada is investing in…	May 13, 2021 Canada Summer Jobs opportunities now available for young Canadians in Labrador Canada Summer Jobs opportunities now available for young Canadians in Labrador May, 13 2021 HAPPY VALLEY GOOSE BAY, NL I Employment and Social Development Canada…	April 30, 2021 Residents in three Labrador communities to benefit from green and recreation infrastructure investments News release For immediate release Residents in three Labrador communities to benefit from green and recreation infrastructure investments Cartwright, Newfoundland and Labrador, April 30, 2021—…
March 16, 2021 PHASE II FUNDING RELEASED TO WOMENS SHELTERS IN LABRADOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2021 COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted women and girls across Canada. As gender-based violence rates rise, now more than ever it…	March 16, 2021 EMERGENCY COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND INVESTS $260 000 TO LABRADOR COMMUNITY GROUPS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EMERGENCY COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND INVESTS $260 000 TO LABRADOR COMMUNITY GROUPS March 16, 2021 Throughout the pandemic, community organizations play a critical…	March 15, 2021 Government of Canada awards Wing support services and facilities maintenance contract for 5 Wing Goose Bay News Release Government of Canada awards Wing support services and facilities maintenance contract for 5 Wing Goose Bay March 15, 2021 – Happy…
February 8, 2021 Passing of Keith Thomas Rumbolt February 7, 2021. It is with deep sadness and heartache that we announce the accidental death of Keith Thomas Rumbolt of Lodge Bay NL. …	January 8, 2021 MP Jones Announces 2019 Labradorian of Distinction Medal Recipients FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2021 Honourable Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs is once…	December 17, 2020 Clean energy to strengthen the economy and communities in Newfoundland and Labrador Clean energy to strengthen the economy and communities in Newfoundland and Labrador December 17, 2020 Ottawa, Ontario Investing in infrastructure and…
December 16, 2020 Government of Canada and Province of Newfoundland and Labrador invests in technology to improve quality and productivity in the province’s fish and seafood sector News Release For Immediate Release Government of Canada and Province of Newfoundland and Labrador invests in technology to improve quality and productivity in the province’s…	November 25, 2020 Government of Canada Partnering with Indigenous Communities to Enhance Marine Safety on the Coast of Labrador Government of Canada Partnering with Indigenous Communities to Enhance Marine Safety on the Coast of Labrador News release November 24, 2020 Sheshatshiu and Natuashish, Newfoundland…	November 22, 2020 MP Jones Statement on the Passing of Seamus Bernard O'Regan It is with great sadness that I offer my deepest condolences and gratitude to Minister Seamus O’Regan, his mother Mrs. Janet O’Regan and their family,…
November 21, 2020 MP Jones Statement on the Passing of William Barbour Dear Family and Friends, I was sorry to hear of the passing of William Barbour this week. William lived a very full life that consisted…	November 12, 2020 The Government of Canada invests in Arctic sealift and re-supply operations and marks the fourth anniversary of the Oceans Protection Plan The Government of Canada invests in Arctic sealift and re-supply operations and marks the fourth anniversary of the Oceans Protection Plan November 12, 2020 …	November 9, 2020 Connecting all Canadians to high-speed Internet For immediate release Connecting all Canadians to high-speed Internet November 9, 2020 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister’s Office As we continue to deal…
November 9, 2020 Government of Canada joins Food Banks Canada in improving food security for rural and northern communities News release November 6, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Today the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food announced that…	November 5, 2020 Government of Canada Invests in Leading-Edge Technology to Improve On-Ice Transportation Safety and Data Collection of Sea Ice Conditions in Inuit Nunangat Government of Canada Invests in Leading-Edge Technology to Improve On-Ice Transportation Safety and Data Collection of Sea Ice Conditions in Inuit Nunangat News release November…	November 3, 2020 Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest in five road projects in Labrador Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest in five road projects in Labrador News release Newfoundland and Labrador, November 3, 2020—The safety and well-being of Canadians…
October 14, 2020 Yvonne Jones announces $50 million available to organizations providing gender-based violence supports and services Yvonne Jones announced $50 million available to organizations providing gender-based violence supports and services October 14, 2020 – Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador – Women…	October 13, 2020 Habitat Families Celebrate New Homes in Happy Valley-Goose Bay News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2020 Habitat Families Celebrate New Homes in Happy Valley-Goose Bay Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland & Labrador – Every…	October 5, 2020 Government of Canada expands Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to support more Atlantic Canadian businesses NEWS RELEASE Government of Canada expands Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to support more Atlantic Canadian businesses ACOA to deliver an additional $60 million…
September 30, 2020 Update on Enclosed Car Deck Ferries Transport Canada Update on Enclosed Car Deck Ferries Sept. 30, 2020 The safety of all passengers on public transportation is our highest priority. In March…	September 25, 2020 LNCC PLEASED WITH FEDERAL COMMITMENTS FOR BUSINESSES, INFRASTRUCTURE, CLEAN ENERGY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 LNCC PLEASED WITH FEDERAL COMMITMENTS FOR BUSINESSES, INFRASTRUCTURE, CLEAN ENERGY HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY – The Labrador…	September 24, 2020 SPEECH FROM THE THRONE TO OPEN THE SECOND SESSION OF THE FORTY-THIRD PARLIAMENT OF CANADA September 23, 2020 A STRONGER AND MORE RESILIENT CANADA HONOURABLE SENATORS, MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, Every day on our shared planet, millions face…
September 17, 2020 Prime Minister announces next steps for Safe Restart Agreement including $27.4 million for NL Release For immediate release Prime Minister announces next steps for Safe Restart Agreement September 16, 2020 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister’s Office As…	September 2, 2020 Congratulations to New Innu Grand Chief and Deputy Grand Chief News Release For Immediate Release September 2, 2020 Yvonne Jones, member of Parliament for Labrador, offers her sincerest congratulations to the new Grand Chief Etienne…	September 2, 2020 Government of Canada recognizes the National Historic Significance of the Residential School System and Former Residential Schools News Release For Immediate Release Government of Canada recognizes the National Historic Significance of the Residential School System and Former Residential Schools September 1, 2020…
September 2, 2020 Government of Canada launches Call for Applications to help protect at-risk communities Government of Canada launches Call for Applications to help protect at-risk communities News Release For Immediate Release September 1, 2020 Canadians have…	August 25, 2020 Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program Now Open for Applications The Government of Canada Announces the Fish Harvester Benefit and Grant Program now open for applications …	July 30, 2020 New building for the Aboriginal Family Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay will benefit Indigenous communities of Labrador and local residents News release For immediate release New building for the Aboriginal Family Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay will benefit Indigenous communities of Labrador and local residents…
July 28, 2020 Minister Garneau launches a new call for proposals for abandoned boats projects through Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan News Release For Immediate Release Minister Garneau launches a new call for proposals for abandoned boats projects through Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan July 28, 2020…	July 8, 2020 HISTORIC COVID-19 PLAN PROVIDES CANADIANS WITH THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO GET THROUGH THE ECONOMIC CRISIS July 8, 2020 HISTORIC COVID-19 PLAN PROVIDES CANADIANS WITH THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO GET THROUGH THE ECONOMIC CRISIS July 8, 2020 Ottawa, Ontario Department…	July 8, 2020 SENIORS IN LABRADOR WILL BENEFIT FROM GOVERNMENT OF CANADA SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS July 8, 2020 News Release For Immediate Release Seniors in Labrador will benefit from Government of Canada support for community projects July 8, 2020 Employment…
June 24, 2020 ATLANTIC CANADA OPPORTUNITIES AGENCY SUPPORTS TOURISM INDUSTRY IN LABRADOR TO HELP MAINTAIN LOCAL JOBS NEWS RELEASE • JUNE 24, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency supports tourism industry in Labrador to help maintain local jobs Government of…	May 20, 2020 GOVERNMENT OF CANADA SUPPORTS WOMEN’S SHELTERS AND SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTRES IN LABRADOR DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC May 20, 2020 – Labrador, NL – Women and Gender Equality Canada During this critical time, the Government of Canada recognizes the immediate need to…	May 13, 2020 MP YVONNE JONES MESSAGE TO CLASS OF 2020 MAY 13, 2020 Dear Graduates, Isn’t success beautiful? All of your hard work, time, effort and determination has paid off¬ — you’ve made it to…
April 27, 2020 STATEMENT ON BLOOM LAKE OPERATIONS MR. LAJEUNESSE April 27, 2020 Dear Mr Lajeunesse, I am extremely concerned with the ramp up of additional workers at Bloom Lake because it generates…	April 20, 2020 CONDOLENCES ON PASSING OF JIM LEARNING April 20, 2020 Good morning Roberta, I am deeply saddened to learn of Jim’s death he will he missed by many people across Labrador. Knowing…	April 16, 2020 OFFICIAL LETTER TO PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD Mrs. Blunden and Members of the Public Utilities Board April 16, 2020 Dear Mrs. Blunden and members of the Public Utilities Board: I have been…
September 5, 2019 STATEMENT BY MP JONES ON INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN NAIN September 5, 2019 Strategic investments in public infrastructure, including funding for upgrades to road systems play a key role in ensuring Canadians and their families…	September 5, 2019 STATEMENT BY MP JONES REGARDING INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING FOR RIGOLET September 5, 2019 Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Hon. Lisa…	August 26, 2019 STATEMENT BY MP JONES ON ANNOUNCEMENTS IN NAIN AND HOPEDALE August 26, 2019 On Saturday, August 24 and 25 2019, Member of Parliament for Labrador, Yvonne Jones, made a series of announcements in Nain and Hopedale Labrador. She was…
August 13, 2019 STATEMENT BY MP JONES REGARDING THE FEDERAL GAS TAX FUND TRANSFER August 13, 2019 Yesterday, the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Hon. Francois-Philippe Champagne was in Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador to announce that the first…	July 15, 2019 NEWS RELEASE BY MP JONES REGARDING RUNWAY REPAIRS TO 5 WING GOOSE BAY July 15, 2019 Today in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Hon. Harjit S.…	June 24, 2019 NEWS RELEASE BY MP YVONNE JONES REGARDING THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA’S INVESTMENT IN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES’ CLEAN ENERGY CAPACITY IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR June 24, 2019 The best ideas for clean energy in remote Indigenous communities come from the people who live there. Canada is proud to help bring these…
June 24, 2019 NEWS RELEASE BY MP JONES REGARDING THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA’S NURTURING CROSS-CULTURAL AWARENESS IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR THROUGH CANADA SERVICE CORPS PROJECT June 24, 2019 Canada’s future prosperity depends on young Canadians getting the experience and skills they need to start their careers and succeed. That is…	June 21, 2019 STATEMENT BY MP JONES REGARDING THE INVESTITURE OF SARAH LEO AS THE HONORARY COLONEL IN THE 444 COMBAT SUPPORT SQUADRON AT 5-WING GOOSE BAY June 21, 2019 Today, Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, is pleased to join Lt. Col. Stéphane Racle to recognize Sarah Leo’s investiture as…	June 20, 2019 STATEMENT BY MP JONES REGARDING THE FEDERAL GAS TAX REBATE June 20, 2019 Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, is pleased to announce $1,230,000 in infrastructure funding for Labrador through changes made to the…
April 17, 2019 STATEMENT BY MP JONES REGARDING THE LABRADORIANS OF DISTINCTION 2018 AWARD CEREMONIES April 17, 2019 The Honorable Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs & Internal…	April 12, 2019 MP YVONNE JONES HOSTING TWO INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR STAKEHOLDERS REGARDING NEW HOUSING PROGRAMS ANNOUNCED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA April 12, 2019 Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, will be holding two information sessions for stakeholders to bring awareness to new housing programs…	March 19, 2019 STATEMENT BY MP YVONNE JONES REGARDING BUDGET 2019: INVESTING IN THE MIDDLE CLASS March 19, 2019 In Budget 2019: Investing in the Middle Class, the Government of Canada reaffirms our plan for real change through supporting the growth and…
December 31, 2018 STATEMENT ON JOINT INVESTMENT TO THE LABRADOR SOUTH FIBRE BUILD January 3, 2018 Today, Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development,…	December 31, 2018 STATEMENT BY MP YVONNE JONES ON CHANGES TO FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING TO SMALL COMMUNITIES February 23, 2018 As your Member of Parliament, my priority is to represent your interests and advocate on your behalf. In recent months I have…	December 31, 2018 STATEMENT ON NEW FEDERAL FUNDING TO STRENGTHEN NUNATSIAVUT’S CAPACITY TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS February 23, 2018 On February 19th, 2018, Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador and parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern…
December 31, 2018 STATEMENT BY MP YVONNE JONES ON BUDGET 2018 March 6, 2018 Yesterday, March 6th, 2018, Parliamentary Secretary to Crown-Indigenous Relations & Northern Affairs and Member of Parliament for Labrador, Yvonne Jones, and Joël…	December 31, 2018 GOVERNMENT OF CANADA FUNDING LABOUR FORCE TRANSITION INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT INDIGENOUS WOMEN IN LABRADOR March 15, 2018 On March 12th, 2018 in Labrador West, MP Yvonne Jones on behalf of the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, congratulated…	December 31, 2017 PERSONS CASE AWARDS 2017 – CELEBRATING PROGRESS TOWARD GENDER EQUALITY May 3, 2017 CANADIANS HAVE UNTIL JULY 3 TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS FOR THE GOVERNOR GENERAL’S AWARDS IN COMMEMORATION OF THE PERSONS CASE MAY 3RD 2017 On…
December 31, 2017 MP JONES SPEAKS TO ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ON RESERVE May 9, 2017 Madam Speaker, I am pleased to rise to speak to the important question that has been raised by the member for Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo.…	December 31, 2017 PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY JONES ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT DRINKING WATER ON RESERVE May 9, 2017 Madam Speaker, this government is probably one of the first governments to have a plan to end all long-term drinking water advisories…	December 31, 2017 YVONNE JONES SPEAKS TO BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION BILL C-44 May 10, 2017 Madame Speaker, I am very happy to represent my riding and have a voice for the people of Labrador in the House…
December 31, 2017 YVONNE JONES CELEBRATES NATIONAL SEAL DAY May 16, 2017 MAY 16th, 2017 National Seal Products Day, Bill S-208, received Royal Assent today – marking an annual celebration on May 20th. “Inuit…	December 31, 2017 YVONNE JONES STATEMENT ON BEATRICE HUNTER June 2, 2017 In the last few days, like many in Labrador, I have been concerned for Beatrice Hunter’s welfare. She is a mother and…	December 31, 2017 INVESTMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN LABRADOR WEST June 10, 2017 INVESTMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN LABRADOR WEST FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROVIDES MORE THAN $395,000 IN FUNDING FOR TWO PROJECTS JUNE 10, 2017…
December 31, 2017 INVESTMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR L’ASSOCIATION FRANCOPHONE DU LABRADOR June 10, 2017 INVESTMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR L’ASSOCIATION FRANCOPHONE DU LABRADOR JUNE 10, 2017 – WABUSH, NL The Labrador Francophone Association is a non-profit organization whose…	December 31, 2017 WABUSH AIRPORT TO GET A BOOST WITH NEW WATER RESERVOIR AND BOOSTER STATION June 10, 2017 WABUSH AIRPORT TO GET A BOOST WITH NEW WATER RESERVOIR AND BOOSTER STATION JUNE 10, 2017 WABUSH, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR …	December 31, 2017 CENTRAL LABRADOR BUSINESS AND TOURISM PROJECTS RECEIVE SUPPORT June 14, 2017 Federal and provincial government contribute more than $770,000 towards Happy Valley-Goose Bay initiatives June 13, 2017 – Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL –…
December 31, 2017 STATEMENT BY MP JONES ON THE LABRADOR ABORIGINAL TRAINING PARTNERSHIP June 26, 2018 On June 26th, 2018 Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment Workforce…	December 31, 2017 STATEMENT BY MP JONES ON GREAT NORTH DATA June 26, 2018 Yesterday, MP Yvonne Jones visited the Great North Data (GND) Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, one of two data centres the company…	December 31, 2017 STATEMENT BY MP JONES ON IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CANADA CHILD BENEFIT July 4, 2018 Helping hard-working families provide the best start in life for their children is a top priority for the Government of Canada. That’s…
December 31, 2017 STATEMENT BY MP JONES ON ROUTE 510 ACCIDENT August 7, 2018 Labrador is a land in great mourning following an accident that has taken the lives of four residents traveling on the Trans…	December 31, 2017 STATEMENT BY MP YVONNE JONES ON HER NEW ROLE AS PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE MINISTER OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS AND INTERNAL TRADE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31st, 2018 MP Yvonne Jones Looking forward to her new appointment as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern…	December 31, 2017 PRESS RELEASE REGARDING MP JONES’ ANNOUNCEMENT ON NOVEMBER 14TH, 2018 IN HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY November, 14th, 2018 Today, Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade, and Member of Parliament for Labrador,…
December 31, 2017 CANADA AND NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR PARTNER TO IMPROVE TRANS LABRADOR HIGHWAY June 14, 2017 June 14, 2017, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament…	December 31, 2017 CURRENT PUBLIC CONSULTATION: TAX PLANNING USING PRIVATE CORPORATIONS August 25, 2017 As committed in Budget 2017, this paper provides details about tax planning strategies involving the use of private corporations and sets out…	December 31, 2017 GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA/ NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR INVESTING IN LABRADOR COMMUNITIES September 1, 2017 News Release Mary’s Harbour- August 31st 2017 Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, is pleased to announce federal Small Communities Fund money…
December 31, 2017 TRANS LABRADOR HIGHWAY – A DREAM COME TRUE October 2, 2017 It was a Cold February day in 1996 when I set out on that first Campaign in Southern Labrador looking to be…	December 31, 2017 GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA/ NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR INVESTING IN HAPPY VALLEY GOOSE BAY WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS October 6, 2017 Happy Valley – Goose Bay October 6th 2017 Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, is pleased to announce federal Small Communities Fund…	December 31, 2017 INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY ON THE TRANS-LABRADOR HIGHWAY October 10, 2017 NEWS RELEASE Forteau, Newfoundland and Labrador, October, 10, 2017—Modern and efficient roadways are crucial to encouraging and supporting economic activity, facilitating trade,…
December 31, 2017 PRESS RELEASE ON THE PASSING OF MAYOR JOHN HICKEY December 16, 2017 Labrador is a land in mourning. We have lost a great leader, friend, and advocate. I am deeply saddened by Mayor John…	December 31, 2017 GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES SUPPORT TO HELP REDUCE HIV IN LABRADOR March 15, 2018 HIV/AIDS remains a persistent health issue in Canada and around the world. In Canada, an estimated 65,000 people are living with HIV…	December 31, 2017 STATEMENT BY MP YVONNE JONES ON THE LOW CARBON ECONOMY CHALLENGE March 19, 2018 On March 14th, 2018, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, launched the over-$500-million Low Carbon Economy Challenge in Vancouver,…
December 31, 2017 GATEWAY LABRADOR: AT THE HEART OF CELEBRATIONS FOR THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF CONFEDERATION IN 2017 November 19, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday November 19th, 2016 Labrador Communities: At the Heart of Celebrations for the 150th Anniversary of Confederation in 2017 Saturday…	December 31, 2017 YVONNE JONES SPEAKS ABOUT WABUSH UNFUNDED PENSION LIABILITY November 23, 2016 Member of Parliament for Labrador Yvonne Jones speaks in a private member statement on the impact of Cliffs Natural Resources closing of…	December 31, 2017 FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL INVESTMENTS SUPPORT COASTAL LABRADOR COMMUNITIES January 18, 2017 FUNDING TO SUPPORT UPGRADES TO TOURISM PLAN AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES JANUARY 16, 2017 – RED BAY (NL) – ATLANTIC CANADA OPPORTUNITIES AGENCY…
December 31, 2017 LABRADORIANS OF DISTINCTION LAUNCHED FOR CANADA 150 February 3, 2017 In celebration of Canada’s 150th Birthday we will be celebrating 150 Labradorians of Distinction past and present, recognizing their contribution to the cultural,…	December 31, 2017 YVONNE JONES ON NUNANGAT DECLARATION TO CREATE THE INUIT-CROWN PARTNERSHIP February 16, 2017 I was proud to be in Iqaluit yesterday with the Prime Minister, Ministers of our government and Inuit leaders as we signed…	December 31, 2017 YVONNE JONES MAKES STATEMENT HONOURING CORPORAL CURTIS BARRETT IN HOUSE OF COMMONS February 24, 2017 It is an honour to acknowledge Corporal Curtis Barrett, who is joining us in the gallery on Parliament Hill today. In October…
December 31, 2017 YVONNE JONES, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR LABRADOR, CALLS ON CONSERVATIVE SENATOR LYNN BEYAK TO RESIGN March 10, 2017 YVONNE JONES, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR LABRADOR, CALLS ON CONSERVATIVE SENATOR LYNN BEYAK TO RESIGN HER SEAT ON THE SENATE’S ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS…	December 31, 2017 LABRADOR MP YVONNE JONES HONOURS PASSING OF BILL ROMPKEY March 23, 2017 Mr. Speaker, it is with deep sadness that I rise in the House today to honour a dear friend, a former member…	December 31, 2017 MP YVONNE JONES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONOURABLE WILLIAM “BILL” ROMPKEY March 23, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2017 A Statement by MP Yvonne Jones on the Passing of the Honourable William “Bill” Rompkey Yvonne…
December 31, 2017 YVONNE JONES SPEAKS TO NATIONAL SEAL PRODUCTS DAY BILL S-208 May 10, 2017 ‘ Madam Speaker, I am happy to rise today and support a bill that has been put forward in the House of…	December 31, 2017 STATEMENT ON WORLD TB DAY AND COMMITMENT TO ADDRESS INCIDENCE OF TB ACROSS INUIT NUNANGAT March 28, 2018 Last Friday, March 23rd, 2018, to mark World TB Day, the Minister of Indigenous Services, Jane Philpott, and the President of Inuit…	December 31, 2017 PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT RELEASES UPDATED PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDY ON FIXED LINK April 16, 2018 On April 11th, 2018, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador released the updated pre-feasibility study for a fixed link between Labrador and…
December 31, 2017 STATEMENT ON CANADA SUMMER JOBS 2018 BY MP YVONNE JONES June 11, 2018 The Government of Canada understands that the future of our economy depends on the success of our younger generations. This is why…	December 31, 2017 STATEMENT BY MP JONES ON THE VOISEY’S BAY UNDERGROUND MINE June 12, 2018 History was made in Labrador once again on June 11th as Vale announced they would move forward with the construction of the Voisey’s…	December 31, 2017 STATEMENT BY MP YVONNE JONES ON THE USA IMMIGRATION POLICY REGARDING THE DETENTION AND SEPARATION OF CHILDREN June 20, 2018 I, as I believe most Canadians, am deeply troubled by the images that we’ve seen coming out of the USA. The images…
December 31, 2017 STATEMENT BY MP YVONNE JONES REGARDING JOINT FEDERAL & PROVINCIAL FUNDING TO WIDEN AND PAVE THE TRANS LABRADOR HIGHWAY June 26, 2018 On June 25th 2018, Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities,…	December 31, 2016 PRESS RELEASE – 2016 CANADA SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM DELIVERING RECORD NUMBER OF POSITIONS June 13, 2016 For Immediate Release 2016 Canada Summer Jobs program delivering record number of positions June 13th, 2016 On the job work experience is…	December 31, 2016 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL GRADUATES FROM LABRADOR! June 13, 2016 For Immediate Release Congratulations to all graduates from Labrador June 13th, 2016 Over the past several weeks, nearly 60 students from Labrador attended…
December 31, 2016 YVONNE SPEAKS TO THE FEDERAL BUDGET 2016 June 13, 2016 00:00 10:06 June 8th 2016 – Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous and Northern…	December 31, 2016 YVONNE JONES ON SUPREME COURT DECISION ON METIS AND NON-STATUS INDIANS June 17, 2016 00:00 04:14 YVONNE JONES, PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE MINISTER OF INDIGENOUS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS CANADA RESPONDS TO…	December 31, 2016 PRESS RELEASE – BROAD SUPPORT FOR BROADBAND IN NORTHERN LABRADOR June 17, 2016 SIX ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES TO SEE ENHANCEMENTS TO EXISTING INTERNET SERVICES JUNE 17, 2016 – HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, NL – ATLANTIC CANADA OPPORTUNITIES…
December 31, 2016 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY MESSAGE June 21, 2016 00:00 01:25 YVONNE JONES MESSAGE FOR NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY AND THE INDIGENOUS BOOK CLUB PICK!	December 31, 2016 GOVERNMENT FUNDING PAVES THE WAY FOR BETTER MOBILITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN LABRADOR June 27, 2016 MARY’S HARBOUR, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR,– JUNE 27, 2016 The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announced more than $63 million in joint funding to pave another 160 kilometres of the Trans-Labrador Highway’s…	December 31, 2016 GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT IN DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE AT 5 WING GOOSE BAY June 28, 2016 JUNE 28, 2016 – GOOSE BAY, N.L. – NATIONAL DEFENCE / CANADIAN ARMED FORCES As part of the Government’s commitment to ensure…
December 31, 2016 THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTING IN LABRADOR WATER AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT July 7, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTING IN LABRADOR WATER AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT JULY 7TH, 2016 Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament…	December 31, 2016 YVONNE JONES ON SHRIMP LIFO JULY 7TH 2016 July 8, 2016 00:00 00:48 Member of Parliament for Labrador, Yvonne Jones, comments on the pending decisions and Ministerial…	December 31, 2016 YVONNE JONES SPEAKS TO DEFENCE, INFRASTRUCTURE, INVESTMENTS IN LABRADOR July 8, 2016 00:00 07:32 Member of Parliament for Labrador discusses Memorial day – Canada day and the Minister…
December 31, 2016 GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA/ NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR INVESTING IN MARY’S HARBOUR AND LODGE BAY WATER SYSTEMS July 13, 2016 News Release Governments of Canada/ Newfoundland and Labrador investing in Mary’s Harbour and Lodge Bay Mary’s Harbour – July 13th, 2016 Yvonne…	December 31, 2016 GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA/ NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR INVESTING IN ST. LEWIS, PORT HOPE SIMPSON, AND CHARLOTTETOWN WATER SYSTEMS July 14, 2016 News Release Governments of Canada/ Newfoundland and Labrador investing in St. Lewis, Port Hope Simpson, and Charlottetown Port Hope Simpson- July 14th,…	December 31, 2016 GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR INVESTING IN RED BAY ROADS August 16, 2016 News Release For immediate release Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador investing in municipal road work Tuesday, August 16th 2016 – Corner…
December 31, 2016 GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS IN INFRASTRUCTURE AT WABUSH AIRPORT August 18, 2016 NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Government of Canada invests in Infrastructure at Wabush Airport, Newfoundland and Labrador August 18, 2016 Labrador…	December 31, 2016 FUNDING ANNOUNCED FOR EIGHT COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS INITIATIVES IN WABUSH AND LABRADOR CITY August 18, 2016 NEWS RELEASE SUPPORT ANNOUNCED FOR PROJECTS IN LABRADOR WEST FUNDING ANNOUNCED FOR EIGHT COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS INITIATIVES IN WABUSH AND LABRADOR CITY…	December 31, 2016 MUSKRAT FALLS AGREEMENT REACHED BETWEEN INDIGENOUS LEADERS AND PROVINCE October 27, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 26, 2016 Since the Nunatsiavut Government’s commissioned research was released last spring, Labradorians have been deeply concerned…
December 31, 2016 YVONNE JONES PLEASED TO SUPPORT NATIONAL SEAL DAY October 28, 2016 00:00 10:10 Thursday October 27th, Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs…	December 31, 2016 YVONNE JONES SPEAKS TO FIRST NATION CHILD CARE DEBATE OCTOBER 27TH, 2016 November 2, 2016 On October 27th, I was pleased to represent the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs and the government of Canada and participate…	December 31, 2016 YVONNE JONES OFFERS CONGRATULATIONS TO INCOMING MUSHUAU INNU BAND COUNCIL AND CHIEF November 24, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 21ST 2016 Member of Parliament for Labrador, Yvonne Jones offers congratulations to incoming Mushuau Innu Band Council and Chief…
December 31, 2016 ADDRESSING URGENT HOUSING NEEDS IN NORTHERN AND INUIT COMMUNITIES November 25, 2016 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Addressing Urgent Housing Needs in Northern and Inuit Communities November 25, 2016 Housing is a fundamental need and…	December 31, 2016 CANADA SUMMER JOBS 2017 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYERS December 8, 2016 INVESTING IN YOUNG CANADIANS CANADA SUMMER JOBS 2017 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYERS December 8th, 2016 – Ottawa – To get a greater…	December 12, 2016 THE GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR INVESTING IN LABRADOR CITY WATER AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT July 12, 2016 News Release – THE GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR INVESTING IN LABRADOR CITY WATER AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT Labrador City…
December 31, 2015 LETTER ON THE MUNICIPAL LOCKOUT IN HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY February 7, 2015 February 5th, 2015 Dear Mayor Snook, Councillors, CUPE President Glenn Pittman, and locked-out workers in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, The lockout of Municipal…	December 31, 2015 STATEMENT OF THE DEATH OF BENJAMIN POWELL February 7, 2015 February 7th, 2015 Benjamin Powell, known to all far and wide as Uncle Ben, has passed on; we acknowledge his contributions and…	December 31, 2015 RE: THE STRAIT OF BELLE ISLE CROSSING February 18, 2015 Hello Everyone, First, let me say I am sorry people were left stranded for so long on the Strait of Belle Isle…
December 31, 2015 MP YVONNE JONES MEETS IN ST. JOHN’S WITH PROVINCIAL CABINET MINSTERS, NALCOR OFFICIALS AND MUSKRAT FALLS UNIONS April 14, 2015 Member of Parliament for Labrador Yvonne Jones will be in St John’s today and tomorrow meeting with provincial cabinet Ministers, Nalcor officials,…	December 31, 2015 LABRADOR MP CALLS FOR ACTION BY THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT TOWARDS ILLEGAL CARIBOU HUNTING April 21, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21st, 2015 Labrador MP Calls For Action By The Provincial Government Towards Illegal Caribou Hunting Yvonne Jones, Member…	December 31, 2015 MP YVONNE JONES LAUNCHES LABRADORIANS OF DISTINCTION AWARD May 1, 2015 Today I was pleased to launch an exciting program of recognition called the Labradorians of Distinction. This program will honour the men…
December 31, 2015 MP JONES TABLES MOTION ON FIXED LINK FEASIBILITY STUDY June 18, 2015 For Immediate Release June 18th, 2015 MP Jones Tables Motion Calling for Fixed Link Study Yvonne Jones, MP for Labrador For decades…	December 31, 2015 STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF RUTH FLOWERS November 18, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18th, 2015 Statement on the Passing of Ruth Flowers Please accept my deepest sympathy as Nunatsiavut says goodbye…	December 31, 2015 YVONNE JONES – ANSWERS QUESTIONS ON THE IMPACT OF SUPREME COURT DANIELS CASE June 3, 2016 Yvonne Jones- Parliamentary Secretary to Indigenous and Northern Affairs answers questions on the impact of the Daniels Case and the path forward…
December 31, 2015 YVONNE JONES – FEDERAL BUDGET AND BENEFITS TO LABRADOR, NORTHERN AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES June 3, 2016 March 14th, 2016 – Parliamentary Secretary for Indigenous and Northern Affairs rises to speak on the federal budget and the measures the…	December 31, 2015 YVONNE JONES – CAINS QUEST AND LABRADOR WINTER GAMES June 3, 2016 Yvonne stands to recognize volunteer week and the Labrador Winter Games and Cains Quest	December 31, 2015 YVONNE JONES – SPEAKS ON EMERGENCY DEBATE ON SITUATION IN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES June 3, 2016 March 12th, 2016 – Parliamentary Secretary to Indigenous and Northern Affairs rises to speak in the emergency debate on suicide in indigenous,…
December 31, 2015 YVONNE JONES – UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE June 3, 2016 Yvonne Jones – Parliamentary Secretary to Indigenous and Northern Affairs – answers question in Question period on Tuesday May 10th on…	December 31, 2015 YVONNE SPEAKS TO GOVERNMENT POSITION ON RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR June 3, 2016 Yvonne Jones – Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Northern Affairs Canada answers a question on the federal governments position…	December 31, 2015 YVONNE MEMBER STATEMENT ON WABUSH CCAA June 3, 2016 Yvonne Jones rises to address the economic situation, pension fund, and the impact the CCAA has had on Wabush
December 31, 2015 YVONNE JONES – SEAL DAY STATEMENT June 3, 2016 00:00 01:09 Member of Parliament for Labrador Yvonne Jones makes a members statement in support of Seal day, and…	December 31, 2015 SMALL COMMUNITIES FUND SUPPORT ANNOUNCED FOR L’ANSE AU LOUP June 3, 2016 For Immediate Release Small Communities Fund Support Announced for L’Anse au Loup Friday, May 20, 2016 – Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament…	December 31, 2015 SUICIDE RATES IN LABRADOR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES June 3, 2016 For Immediate Release Suicide Rates in Labrador Indigenous communities Indigenous communities in Labrador for many years have been battling against the tide…
December 31, 2015 NORTHERN LABRADOR BENEFITS FROM THE FEDERAL BUDGET June 3, 2016	December 31, 2015 NORTHERN SHRIMP HOUSEHOLDER June 3, 2016	December 31, 2015 YVONNE CALLS VOCM ON SUICIDE REPORT AND WABUSH MINES June 3, 2016 00:00 06:39 Member of Parliament for Labrador call in show discussion on Friday May 20th, 2016 regarding the recent…
December 31, 2015 YVONNE JONES – VOCM CALL ON WABUSH SITUATION AND LABRADOR INFRASTRUCTURE June 3, 2016 00:00 17:18 Member of Parliament for Labrador calls Paddy Daly in February 2016 on Wabush mines, Labrador…	December 31, 2015 YVONNE JONES SPEAKS TO MINISTERIAL ADVISORY PANEL ON NORTHERN SHRIMP June 3, 2016 Good morning, Mr. Chair, panelists and interested stakeholders. Thank you for the opportunity to present to you today. I was hoping to…	December 31, 2015 YVONNE’S PRESENTATION ON NORTHERN SHRIMP ALLOCATIONS June 3, 2016 00:00 15:01 Yvonne Jones’ presentation to the Ministerial Advisory Panel on Northern Shrimp – Yvonne presented in…
December 31, 2015 PRESS RELEASE – 2016 CANADA SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM DELIVERING RECORD NUMBER OF POSITIONS June 13, 2016 For Immediate Release 2016 Canada Summer Jobs program delivering record number of positions June 13th, 2016 On the job work experience…	December 31, 2015 TWO LABRADORIANS GIVEN DECORATIONS FOR BRAVERY October 31, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 31ST, 2016 I am very proud of two Labradorians that were honoured on October 28th for their selfless acts…	December 31, 2015 YVONNE JONES, MP FOR LABRADOR PRESENTS PETITION ON CCAA AND PENSIONS November 1, 2016 I was more than happy to present a petition initiated by Rita Pynn from Wabush, that I sponsored to the House of Commons…
December 31, 2015 YVONNE JONES – PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO INAC ANSWERS QUESTION ON INDIGENOUS STUDENT SUPPORT November 2, 2016 I was happy to answer questions regarding the government of Canada’s support for Indigenous students and the value of learning success to…	July 8, 2015 YVONNE JONES, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR LABRADOR OFFERS CONDOLENCES TO THE WOODWARD FAMILY March 16, 2015 A large player in Labrador’s success has passed away. Melvin Woodward was a household name in Labrador; a legend to many people.…	December 31, 2014 SERIOUS CONCERNS SURROUNDING STRAIT OF BELLE ISLE FERRY SERVICE January 7, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7th, 2014 MP for Labrador Yvonne Jones Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, is very troubled…
December 31, 2014 NOTE ON THE PASSING OF MR. BLAIR GILLIS January 8, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8th, 2014 MP for Labrador Yvonne Jones Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador offered these words…	December 31, 2014 STATEMENT ON KAMI IRON ORE PROJECT January 10, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10th, 2014 MP for Labrador Yvonne Jones Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador was pleased to see…	December 31, 2014 SERCO LAYOFFS AND CONTRACT EXTENSION January 15, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15th, 2014 MP for Labrador Yvonne Jones Reports of layoffs today by Department of National Defence contractor Serco…
December 31, 2014 RISING COST OF FOOD IN THE NORTH A BIG PROBLEM – OP-ED January 27, 2014 Rising cost of food in the North a big problem By LIBERAL MP YVONNE JONES \| Published: Monday, 01/27/2014 12:00 am EST…	December 31, 2014 NEW DEVELOPMENTS WITH WABUSH MINES February 11, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11th, 2014 MP for Labrador Yvonne Jones There have been major developments with regards to the status of…	December 31, 2014 THIRD TRANSMISSION LINE February 13, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13th, 2014 MP for Labrador Yvonne Jones The initiative by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to construct…
December 31, 2014 LABRADOR WEST MEETINGS THIS WEEK February 18, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17th, 2014 MP for Labrador Yvonne Jones Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador will be in Labrador…	December 31, 2014 SHRIMP QUOTAS – AREA 5 AND 6 April 4, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25th, 2014 MP for Labrador Yvonne Jones Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, is speaking out regarding…	December 31, 2014 LABRADOR FLAG CELEBRATION April 4, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31th, 2014 MP for Labrador Yvonne Jones Today, March 31st, 2014 marks the 40th anniversary of the Labrador…
December 31, 2014 HUMBER VALLEY PAVING CONTRACT May 6, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1st, 2014 MP for Labrador Yvonne Jones Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, is not pleased that…	December 31, 2014 RAYTHEON NORTH WARNING SYSTEM CONTRACT June 17, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17th, 2014 MP for Labrador Yvonne Jones Yvonne Jones, Liberal critic for Northern Development, and Member of Parliament…	December 31, 2014 NUTRITION NORTH OP-ED JUNE 2014 October 3, 2014 It was heartening to watch and listen to the protestors in Iqaluit this week, fighting to send the government a message about…
December 31, 2014 308 CONVERSATIONS PRESS RELEASE October 3, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22nd, 2014 MP for Labrador Yvonne Jones Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, is hosting community meetings…	December 31, 2014 OFFSHORE TAX EVASION OP-ED SEPTEMBER 2014 October 3, 2014 It has been disconcerting to hear news of the Harper government’s changes to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Particularly troubling is the…	December 31, 2014 HUMBER VALLEY PAVING AUDIT PRESS RELEASE October 3, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29th, 2014 New Developments of Humber Valley Paving Contract and Auditor General Review Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament…
December 31, 2014 MP JONES CALLS ON FEDERAL MINISTER FOR FISHERIES AND OCEANS TO CEASE SEINE FISHING OFF THE COAST OF LABRADOR July 10, 2015 For Immediate Release July 10th, 2015 MP for Labrador Yvonne Jones Yesterday I called on the federal Minister for Fisheries and Oceans…	December 31, 2014 STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF MR. EDWARD HEARN July 27, 2015 On behalf of the people of Labrador, it is with sadness I mark the passing of Mr. Edward Hearn. Mr. Hearn was…	December 31, 2014 STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF DEE WELLS November 17, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17th, 2015 Statement on the Passing of Dee Wells It is with great sadness that I offer my…
December 31, 2013 THE VOICES OF LABRADORIANS HEARD LOUD AND CLEAR BY SERCO AND DND August 23, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2013 MP for Labrador Yvonne Jones The Voices of Labradorians Heard Loud and Clear by Serco and…	December 31, 2013 MP FOR LABRADOR BECOMES LIBERAL NL CAUCUS CHAIR August 28, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2013 MP for Labrador Yvonne Jones Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador has been elected Chair…	December 31, 2013 MP HOLDS FORUMS TO LISTEN TO THE NEEDS OF LABRADORIANS September 11, 2013 MP for Labrador, Yvonne Jones, announced today a series of forums, to hear first-hand the many issues that are affecting Labradorians. Ms.…
December 31, 2013 FEDERAL MINISTER OF TRANSPORT FAILS TO DELIVER IN LABRADOR WEST September 12, 2013 The federal Minister for Transport, Ms. Lisa Raitt, was in Wabush this past week touring the airport infrastructure. In a news release,…	December 31, 2013 FORUM HIGHLIGHTS SERIOUS AFFORDABLE AND AVAILABLE HOUSING GAPS IN HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY September 13, 2013 A homelessness and housing forum hosted by MP Yvonne Jones in conjunction with the Homeless Housing Coalition, was held in Happy Valley-Goose…	December 31, 2013 MP WELCOMES INUIT TAPIRIIT KANATAMI AND INUIT CIRCUMPOLAR COUNCIL – CANADA TO LABRADOR September 16, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2013 MP Yvonne Jones today welcomed Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) board of directors and Inuit Circumpolar Council…
December 31, 2013 MP GRANTED INTERVENOR STATUS FOR UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED HYDRO RATE INCREASES IN LABRADOR September 17, 2013 Yvonne Jones, MP for Labrador officially announced today that she has obtained intervenor status for the upcoming Newfoundland and Labrador Board of…	December 31, 2013 PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OFF THE RAILS IN LABRADOR October 15, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2013 MP Yvonne Jones believes the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is letting opportunities slip through its…	December 31, 2013 CELEBRATING CO-OP WEEK, A VITAL CONTRIBUTION TO LABRADOR’S ECONOMY October 17, 2013 Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, is reminding everyone that October 13-19 has been designated Co-op week in Canada. Co-ops play…
December 31, 2013 MP LAUNCHES LABRADOR-WIDE PETITION ON PROPOSED HYDRO ELECTRICITY RATES November 8, 2013 MP Yvonne Jones announced today a Labrador-wide petition, calling on the PUB disallow Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro) to raise electricity rates…	December 8, 2013 PREMIER DUNDERDALE OUT OF TOUCH WITH THE PEOPLE OF LABRADOR July 24, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2013 MP for Labrador Yvonne Jones Premier Dunderdale Out of Touch with the People of Labrador The…	December 8, 2013 OPEN LETTER TO PREMIER DUNDERDALE ON ROAD CONDITIONS IN LABRADOR August 16, 2013 TO: Premier Dunderdale CC: Minister Davis CC: Minister McGrath CC: Towns and Communities of Labrador Dear Premier, I am writing with regard…