The Provincial Government wishes to thank all residents who participated in the regional government engagement process. Public consultations were held across the province between August 22 and November 17, 2017.
Please read our What We Heard document. The document provides an update to residents on the input received throughout consultations. It also highlights recurring themes which emerged through the consultation process.
Additionally, a Regional Theme document has also been prepared to reflect what the Department heard at each of the 22 in-person engagement sessions. This document sets out regionally specific comments and themes.
All raw data from each of the in-person engagement sessions and online questionnaires is also available in Excel format below:
The Provincial Government has heard from residents who are concerned about the long-term sustainability of local governments and who have asked the Provincial Government to explore implementation of a regional government model for the province.
As part of The Way Forward: Realizing Our Potential, the Provincial Government announced its intention to implement regional governance and/ or sharing of services pilot(s) as appropriate, by 2019.
Changing the local governance structure in this province is a significant and challenging undertaking and any future decision-making could affect all areas of the province. As such, the Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment is seeking public input to help inform the development of a potential regional government model for Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment will be hosting 22 in-person public consultations across the province. If you would like to attend, please click on the registration link below next to the session in which you are interested. You can also register by calling (709) 729-5466 or emailing [email protected].
All sessions will take place between 7:00-9:30 PM.
Location
Date
Registration
St. John’s - Roncalli Elementary
September 6
Carbonear- Royal Canadian Legion
September 7
Placentia - Royal Canadian Legion
September 11
Ferryland - Regional Arts Centre
September 12
Clarenville - College of the North Atlantic
September 13
Bonavista - College of the North Atlantic
September 14
Twillingate - Crow Head Community Centre
September 18
Baie Verte - College of the North Atlantic
September 19
Grand Falls- Windsor - St. Joseph’s Hall
September 20
Harbour Breton - The Southern Port Hotel
September 21
Gander - Quality Hotel & Suites
October 2
Lewisporte - Woolfrey’s Pond Park Chalet
October 3
New Wes Valley - Salvation Army Hall
October 4
Marystown - Marystown Hotel
October 5
Port aux Basques - College of the North Atlantic
October 16
Stephenville - Days Inn
October 17
Corner Brook - College of the North Atlantic
October 18
Rocky Harbour - Fisherman’s Landing Inn
October 19
St. Anthony - Grenfell Interpretation Centre
October 23
L’Anse au Loup - L’Anse au Loup Town Hall
October 24
Happy Valley Goose Bay - Hotel North Two
October 25
Labrador City - College of the North Atlantic
October 26
Disability-related accommodations for in-person sessions are available upon request. Please contact the Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment by phone at 709-729-5466 or by email at [email protected].
Can't make it to a session? Here are some other ways to participate.
Complete the Regional Government Online Questionnaire below
Hold your own session using the Guide to Hosting Your Own Conversation. For more information about hosting your own session or for assistance, please contact the Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment by email or standard mail.
Engage in the conversation on Twitter by tweeting @MAE_GovNL using the hashtag #RegionalGovNL
Public Consultations on Regional Government
Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment
Attn: Local Governance and Planning Division
PO Box 8700
St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
If you have any questions about this consultation process, or would like to access any of the materials it in alternative formats, please call: 1-709-729-5466.
