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NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 3/25 Proclamation bringing Act into Force (SNL2011 cC-37.00001) [In force February 3, 2025] under Correctional Services Act (O.C 2025-030) (Filed February 3, 2025) CHARLES THE THIRD, by the Grace of God, King of Canada and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth JOAN MARIE J. AYLWARD Lieutenant-Governor DENIS MAHONEY, K.C. Deputy Attorney General TO ALL TO WHOM these presents shall come or whom the same may in anywise concern: GREETING A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS in and by

section 52 of

An Act Respecting Correctional Services, Statutes of Newfoundland and Labrador 2011

Chapter C - 37.00001 (the "Correctional Services Act"), it is provided that the Act or a Part,

section or subsection, paragraph or subparagraph of the Act comes into force on a day or days to be proclaimed by the Lieutenant- Governor in Council; AND

WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the Correctional Services Act shall now come into force; 3 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Proclamation bringing Act into Force (SNL2011 cC-37.00001) 3/25 NOW KNOW YE, THAT WE, by and with the advice of Our Executive Council of Our Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, do by this our Proclamation declare and direct that the Correctional Services Act, Statutes of Newfoundland and Labrador 2011

Chapter C- 37.00001, shall come into force on February 3rd , 2025. OF ALL WHICH OUR LOVING SUBJECTS AND ALL OTHERS whom these Presents may concern are hereby required to take notice and to govern themselves accordingly. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF WE have caused these Our Letters to be made Patent and the Great Seal of Newfoundland and Labrador to be hereunto affixed. WITNESS: Our trusty and well -beloved the Honourable Joan Marie J. A ylward, Chancellor of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, Lieutenant-Governor in and for Our Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. AT OUR GOVERNMENT HOUSE, in Our City of St.

John’s, this 31st day of January in the year of Our Lord two thousand and twenty-five, in the third year of Our Reign. BY COMMAND, JUDITH HEARN Deputy Registrar General 4 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 4/25 Correctional Services Regulations under the Correctional Services Act (O.C. 2025 - 031) (Filed February 3, 2025) Under the authority of

section 48 of the Correctional Services Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council makes the following regulations. Dated at St. John’s, January 31, 2025. Krista Quinlan Clerk of the Executive Council REGULATIONS Analysis 1.

Short title 2.

Interpretation 3. Duties of superintendent 4. Duties of correctional officers 5. Times of admission 6. Proper documentation required for admittance 7. Refusal of admission due to medical needs 8. Transfer of inmates 9. Rights of inmates 10. Supervision of inmates 11. Work, training and programs 12. Health care 13. Identification of inmate 14. Privileged communication 15. Inmate communication 16. Video surveillance of inmates 17. Strip searches - general 5 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Correctional Services Regulations 4/25 18. Strip searches - certain circumstances 19. Illicit drug testing 20. Illicit drugs 21. Confined separately - non- disciplinary reasons 22. Confined separately - voluntarily 23. Rules governing conduct of inmates 24. Informal resolution 25. Referral to hearing adjudicator 26. Confined separately pending disciplinary hearing 27. Disciplinary hearing 28. Disciplinary measures 29. Appeal of decision of hearing adjudicator 30. Inmate grievance procedure 31. Earned remission 32. Discharge of inmates 33. Forfeiture of unclaimed property 34. Commencement 1. These r egulations may be cited as the Correctional S ervices Regulations. 2.

(1) In these regulations, (a) "Act" means the Correctional Services Act; (b) "confined separately" means a type of confinement where an inmate is highly restricted in movement and association with others for a period of time that is different from the standard general population housed in the correctional facility; (c) "living unit" means a grouping of cells in a defined area of a correctional facility; and (d) "privileged communication" means communicat ion referred to in subsection 14(1).

(2) For the purposes of the paragraph 2(

k) of the Act , communication by telephone is inmate communication. 3. In addition to the duties that may be assigned to a superintendent under

section 7 of the Act, a superintendent shall (

a) exercise general supervision and control over the correctional facility , inmates and staff members and, so far as practicable, ensure compliance by inmates and staff members with the rules set by the superintendent and with these regulations;

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b) inspect all areas of the correctional facility where inmates are accommodated or working, at least every 6 months; (

c) ensure that at all times firefighting equipment is adequate and in operational condition; (

d) ensure that female inmates are kept in the immediate care and charge of a female correctional officer; (

e) notify or cause to be notified , the next of kin of an inmate when the inmate dies or is seriously ill; and (

f) ensure that a health care professional is notified of a complaint or report that an inmate m ay be suffering from a mental or physical illness. 4. A correctional officer shall (

a) be courteous, obedient, loyal and efficient in the performance of the correctional officer's duties under the Act and these regulations and impartial when dealing with inmates; (

b) obey the lawful instructions of a super vising correctional officer; (

c) comply with the Act, these regulations and where a Code of Professional Conduct is established under

section 11 of the Act, the Code of Professional Conduct; (

d) notify a supervising correctional officer of an inmate’s breach of the rules set by the superintendent or these regulations and take all reasonable steps to prevent an inmate from escaping, rioting, destroying property or committing misconduct; (

e) escort and convey inmates to and from places of confinement, health care facilities or other places; (

f) notify the superintendent or other super vising correctional officer where an inmate appears to be in poor mental or physical health; Duties of correctional officers 7 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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g) perform the correctional officer's duties in an expeditious and conscientious manner; (

h) maintain the correctional officer's appearance and uniform in a satisfactory manner; and (

i) report to the superintendent any charges laid or convictions entered against the correctional officer under the Criminal Code or another federal or provincial statute , within 30 days of the charges being laid or the convictions being entered, with the exception of non -moving violations under the Highway Traffic Act. 5. The superintendent of a correctional facility may limit admission of persons as inmates to th e correctional facility to specified days and specified times. 6.

(1) The superintendent of a correctional facility shall not admit a person to the correctional facility as an inmate without proper wri tten authority and the superintendent shall ensure th at each document is examined before the person is admitted.

(2) For the purpose of subsection (1), "proper written authority" includes the following: (

a) a warrant of committal; (

b) an order for remand; (

c) an order of transfer; (

d) an order of parole supervision; or (

e) an immigration order.

(3) Documents required under subsection (1) shall be signed by the appropriate authority. (4) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who has just been detained and is being admitted to the correctional facility. Times of admission Proper documentation required for admittance 8 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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(5) Notwithstanding subsection (4), before a person referred to in subsection (4) is admitted to the correctional facility, the agency that detained the person shall provide the following information: (

a) the reason for the detention; and (

b) the name of the officer that detained the person. 7.

(1) The superintendent of a correctional facility shall not admit a person to th e correctional facility as an inmate where the person appears to the superintendent to be in need of immediate attention from a health care professional.

(2) A person who is refused admittance to the correctional facility under subsection (1) shall be transferred to a health care facility by the agency requesting that the person be detained. 8.

(1) The superintendent of a correctional facility may direct that inmates confined in one correctional facility be moved to another correctional facility , notwithstanding the terms of a disposition to the contrary.

(2) If a health care professional determines that an i nmate is not medically fit for transfer to another correctional facility, the inmate shall not be transferred. 9.

(1) The superintendent of a correctional facility shall ensure that an inmate is given (

a) regular meals based on Canada's Food Guide; (

b) at least 4 hours outside the inmate's cell every day, where possible; (

c) a daily exerc ise period of at least one hour , in the open air where weather, staffing levels, physical infrastructure of the correctional facility and security considerations allow; (

d) clothing; (

e) a mattress and bedding; Refusal of admission due to medical needs Transfer of inmates Rights of inmates 9 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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f) access to personal washing or shower facilities at least once per day; (

g) toiletries that are necessary for the inmate's health and cleanliness; (

h) access to health care , including a health assessment on admission to the correctional facility; (

i) access to meaningful contact; (

j) access to an inmate handbook which shall include information concerning the rules of the correctional facility; (

k) access to practice religion and culture in the correctional facility subject to limits as are reasonable and necessary for the protection of security and the safety of persons at the correctional facility; (

l) access to reading materials; (

m) access to personal visits; (

n) access to mail and a telephone; and (

o) postage for all privileged communication made by mail and for other communication made by mail , postage for the number of letters approved by the superintendent.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), an inmate shall not be granted rights referred to in that subsection where (

a) the superintendent believes on reasonable grounds that one or more of the rights referred to paragraph (1)(b), (c), (l), (m), (

n) or (

o) cannot reasonably be given to the inmate because it may endanger the inmate or another person; or (

b) the inmate is confined separately under

section 2 1, 22, 26 or paragraph 28(1)(

d) and the superintendent believes on reasonable grounds that one or more of the rights referred to in subsection (1) cannot reasonably be given to the inmate, having regard to the limitations of the area in which the 10 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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(3) Where the superintendent restricts an inm ate's rights under subsection (2), the superintendent shall notify the inmate of the reasons for the restriction as soon as reasonably possible. 10.

(1) The superintendent shall make every effort to accommodate reasonable requests by an inmate to be supervised by an authorized person of the inmate's preferred gender identity. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in a situation where there is imminent danger to human life or safety. 11.

(1) The superintendent shall endeavour to provide , for ea ch inmate who agrees to participate , useful work, training or programs to assist in the inmate's rehabilitation.

(2) Where possible, the work, training and programs referred to in subsection (1) shall (

a) reflect the needs and culture of Indigenous inmates; (

b) reflect the religious or spiritual beliefs of inmates; (

c) take into account the literacy or any disability of the inmates; and (

d) take into account the diversity and needs of inmates.

(3) Inmates who are confined separately shall be given access to all work , training and programs , either individually or as a group, adapted to the circumstances to the least restrictive extent reasonable and necessary for the security of the correctional facility and staff members. 12.

(1) A staff member who becomes aware of an injury to or illness of an inmate shall report the injury or illness to the superintendent.

(2) Where a health care professional is providing health care to an inmate and the health care professional hol ds a professional opi nion that, due to the state of health of the inmate, the inmate is a risk to the inmate or another person, or is at risk from another person , the health Supervision of inmates Work, training and programs Health care 11 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Correctional Services Regulations 4/25 care profe ssional shall promptly report to the superintendent of that correctional facility the nature and degree of the risk and the action necessary or advisable to mitigate the risk. 13. On admission to a correctional facility, and at another time on the direction of a staff member, an inmate shall, (

a) submit to an identification process that may include a photograph, a digital or video image, or another form of identification approved by the chief superintendent; and (

b) provide information about the inmate including (

i) name, (ii) date and place of birth, (iii) height and weight, (iv) gender identity, (

v) ethnicity, (vi) Medical Care Plan number, (vii) Social Insurance Number, and (viii) distinguishing marks, including birthmarks, scars and tattoos. 14.

(1) Privileged c ommunication is communication between an inmate and one or more of the following: (

a) a member of Parliament, the Senate or House of Assembly; (

b) the Office of the Citizen's Representative; (

c) the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission; (

d) consular officials; (

e) the inmate's health care professionals; Identification of inmate Privileged communication 12 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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f) the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate; (

g) a member of the clergy; (

h) the inmate's lawyer; (

i) the Chairperson of the National Parole Board; (

j) the director; (

k) the chief superintendent; (

l) the chief adult probation officer; (

m) the superintendent; (

n) an adult probation officer; and (

o) where the inmate is detained or su bject to a warrant of arrest and detention under the Immigration Act (Canada), an immigration officer as defined in that Act or, where the inmate is detained or subject to a warrant for arrest and detention under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada), a person designated as an officer under that Act.

(2) Privileged communication shall not be restricted, intercepted, examined or monitored unless subsection 24(3) of the Act applies. 15.

(1) Inmate communication may be monitored by an authorized person where the monitoring is necessary to maintain or repair the recording system and the monitoring is performed only for the length of time and to the extent that is necessary to effect the mai ntenance or repair.

(2) An authorized person may at the beginning of an inmate communication or a privileged communication by tel ephone to a place outside of the correctional facility, play a recorded announcement that the telephone call comes from the correctional facility. Inmate communication 13 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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(3) Inmate communication by mail, other than privileged communication, may be intercepted and e xamined by an authorized person to determine whethe r the mail contains contraband but the mail shall not be read unless subsection 24(3) of the Act applies. 16.

(1) The viewing of v ideo surveillance of a n inmate shall respect the privacy and dignity of the inmate. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply where there is an imminent danger to human life or safety. 17.

(1) Where the circumstances allow, an authorized person shall, before conducting a strip search, (

a) inform the person being searched of the reasons for the strip search; and (

b) explain how a strip search is conducted.

(2) A strip search that is conducted by an authorized person shall be (

a) observed by one other authorized person; (

b) carried out in as private an area as the circumstances allow; and (

c) carried out as quickly as the circumstances allow. 18.

(1) An authorized person shall only conduct a strip search where the authorized person (

a) believes on reasonable grounds that the inmate may be i n possession of contraband; (

b) believes on reasonable grounds that a strip search is necessary in the circumstances; and (

c) obtains the authorization of the superintendent. (2) Paragraph (1)(

c) does not apply where the authorized person believes on reasonable grounds that the delay that would be necessary Video surveillance of inmates Strip searches - general Strip searches - certain circumstances 14 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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(3) The superintendent shall, before giving the authoriz ation referred to in paragraph (1 )(c), be satisfied that a strip search is necessary in the circumstances.

(4) An authorized person who conducts a strip search under this

section shall document, in the manner determined by the chief superintendent, that the strip search occurred.

(5) This

section does not apply to a strip search that is conducted (

a) at the time that an inmate is being admitted, transferred or returned to the correctional facility; or (

b) at the commencement of an i nmate being confined separately. 19.

(1) The following samples may be taken from an inmate and may be tested to determine whether an illicit drug is present: (

a) a urine sample; (

b) a blood sample; (

c) a breath sample; (

d) an oral fluid sample; and (

e) a transdermal sample.

(2) Before taking a sample referred to in subsection (1), the authorized person shall obtain the authorization of the s uperintendent unless the authorized pe rson believes on reasonable grounds that the delay in obtaining authorization would affect the accuracy of the test.

(3) The superintendent shall make every effort to accommodate reasonable requests by an inmate to have a urine sample taken in the presence of an authorized person of the inmate's preferred gender identity. Illicit drug testing 15 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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(4) An inmate shall provide the sample demanded under subsection (1) within 2 hours of the demand.

(5) A sample collected under subsection (1) shall be handled in a manner that ensures there is no tampering, substitution or loss before or during testing.

(6) Where the requirements prescribed in this

section have been met and the inmate (

a) tests positive for an illicit drug; or (

b) fails to comply with the demand under this

section an authorized person shall refer the matter to a hearing adjudicator for a disciplinary hearing under

section 20 of the Act. 20. The following substances are designated as an illicit drug in a correctional facility (

a) a medication that has not been prescribed to the inmate by a person authorized to prescribe the medication in the correctional facility; and (

b) tobacco and nicotine, unless authorized by the superintendent. 21.

(1) The superintendent , or a person designated by the superintendent, may order that an inmate be confined separately where the superintendent believes on reasonable grounds that the inmate (

a) is endangering themself or is likely to endanger themself; (

b) is endangering another person or is likely to endanger another person; (

c) is jeopardizing the management, operation or security of the correctional facility or is likely to jeopardize the management, operation or security of the correctional facility, (

d) is at risk of serious harm or is likely to be at risk of ser ious harm if not confined separately, Illicit drugs Confined separately - non-disciplinary reasons 16 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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e) has contraband hidden in or on the inmate's body; or (

f) should be confined separately for a medical reason.

(2) An inmate referred to in paragraph (1)(

a) or (

b) shall only be confined separately where the superintendent is satisfied that there is no reasonable alternative to the inmate being confined separately.

(3) The superintendent shall ensure that , within 24 hours of making an order that an inmate be c onfined separately, the in mate is provided with (

a) the reason, in writing, that the inmate was confined separately; and (

b) an o pportunity to provide reasons as to why the inmate should not be confined separately.

(4) Where an inmate is confined separately under subsection (1), the superintendent shall conduct a preliminary r eview of the inmate’s circumstances no later than 72 hours after the time that th e inmate was confined separately.

(5) Where, a fter com pleting the preliminary review, the superintendent believes that the inmate sh ould no longer be confined separately, the superintendent shall release the inmate from being confined separately.

(6) Where an inmate continues to be confined separately after the preliminary review, the superintendent shall review the inmate's circumstances at least once every 5 days to determine whether the inmate should continue to be confined separately. 22.

(1) Where the superintendent and the inmate agree that the inmate is at risk of serious harm or is likely to be at risk of serious harm when not confined separately, the superinte ndent and the inmate may agree that the inmate be confined separately.

(2) The superintendent shall confirm the agreement under subsection (1) to the inmate in writing.

(3) Where the superintendent and the inmate are in agreement under subsection (1), the inmate may be confined separately. Confined separately - voluntarily 17 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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(5) Notwithstanding subsection (4), an inmate who is confined separately in accordance with this

section may, at any time, make a written request to the superintendent requesting that the inmate be released from being confined separately. 23.

(1) An inmate shall not (

a) disobey a direction of a staff member; (

b) use disrespectful, indecent, abusive or threatening language toward (

i) a staff member, (ii) a visitor, (iii) another inmate, or (iv) another person; (

c) commit or threaten to commit an assault or another act of violence against (

i) a staff member, (ii) a visitor, (iii) another inmate, or (iv) another person; (

d) enter a cell or living unit that is not assigned to that inmate without the permission of a staff member; (

e) enter an area of a correctional facility where the i nmate is not authorized to be , without the permission of a staff member; (

f) damage or destroy property that is not the property of the inmate; Rules governing conduct of inmates 18 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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g) steal property or possess stolen property; (

h) behave in a disrespectful manner toward a person; (

i) engage in an indecent act; (

j) physically fight with another person; (

k) manufacture or possess an illicit drug , take an i llicit drug into the inmate's body, or sell or give an illicit drug to another inmate; (

l) fail to comply with a demand to submit to an illicit drug test; (

m) tattoo the inmate's body; (

n) pierce the inmate's body, unless the piercing was (

i) part of the inmate's religious beliefs, and (ii) approved by the superintendent; (

o) fail to keep the inmate's person, clothing, bedding or cell neat and clean; (

p) obstruct a staff member in the execution of the staff member's duties; (

q) provide a false or misleading statement to a staff member; (

r) offer, give or accept a bribe; (

s) feign an illness; (

t) gamble; (

u) give to or accept from another inmate , money or other property without the permission of a staff member; (

v) conceal the inmate's face; (

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x) attempt to obtain, or possess contraband; (

y) give or sell contraband to another inmate; (

z) create or participate in a disturbance; (aa) engage in an activity that jeopardizes or is likely to jeopardize (

i) the safety of a person, or (ii) the management, operation or security of the correctional facility; or (bb) breach a condition of a temporary absence.

(2) An inmate shall not breach the Act, these regulations or the rules of a correctional facility.

(3) An inmate shall not assist or attempt to assist another inmate to do anything referred to in subsection (1) or (2).

(4) An inmate who breaches this

section commits a disciplinary offence. 24.

(1) Where a correctional officer believes on reasonable grounds that an inmate has committed or is committing a disciplinary offence, a correctional officer shall take all reasonable steps to resolve the matter informally, where possible, using one or more of the following disciplinary measures: (

a) give the inmate a verbal warning or reprimand; (

b) impose a loss of one or more privileges for a maximum of 24 hours; (

c) confine the inmate to the inmate's living unit for a max imum of 24 hours; or (

d) confine the inmate to the inmate's cell for a maximum of 24 hours. Informal resolution 20 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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(2) A correctional officer who imposes one or more of the disciplinary measures referred to in subsection (1), shall file a written report with the correctional officer's supervisor which outlines the circumstances of the incident and the disciplinary measures imposed.

(3) The supervisor shall , as soon as practically possible, review the disciplinary measures imposed under paragraph (1)(b), (

c) or (

d) and shall confirm, va ry or cancel the disciplinary measures imposed by the correctional officer.

(4) An inmate who is not satisfied with the result of an informal resolution may make a complaint to the superintendent who shall confirm, vary or cancel the disciplinary measures imposed.

(5) Where, in the opinion of the correctional officer or the correctional officer's supervisor, a disciplinary offen ce cannot be satisfactorily resolved by disciplinary measures set out in subsection (1), the correctional officer shall file a written r eport with the superintendent setting out (

a) the disciplinary offence that has been alleged to have been committed; and (

b) the circumstances surrounding the alleged disciplinary offence.

(6) Where the superintendent receives a report under subsection (5), the superintendent shall determine whether t he alleged conduct warrants a disciplinary hearing.

(7) Where the superintendent determines that the alleged conduct warrants a disciplinary hearing, the superintendent shall refer the matter to a hearing adjudicator in accordance with

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(8) Where the superintendent determines that the alleged conduct does not warrant a disciplinary hearing but warrants disciplinary measures, the superintendent may impose one or mo re of the following disciplinary measures: (

a) loss of one or more privileges for a maximum of 15 days; (

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c) a change of program or work activity; and (

d) a revocation of a temporary absence permit other than a temporary absence permit for medical reasons.

(9) The superintendent shall provide the inmate with written notice of the decision referred to in subsection (8), including reasons for the decision. 25.

(1) Where the superintendent determines under subsection 24(7) that a disciplinary hearing is warranted, the correctional officer may charge the inmate with breaching the rules of the correctional facility or these regulations.

(2) Where the conduct of an inmate resulting in the alleged breach involves a single action, simultaneous actions or a chain of uninterrupted actions, the conduct sh all not give rise to more than one charge unless the offences that are the subject of the charges are substantially different.

(3) The superintendent shall, as soon as pract icable after determining that a disciplinary hearing is warranted, give written notice to the inmate, setting out the following: (

a) the rule or regulation the inmate is alleged to have breached; (

b) the circumstances surrounding the alleged breach; (

c) the proposed date and time of the hearing; and (

d) where the superintendent ma kes an order under subsection 26(1), the reasons for the order.

(4) The charges referred to in subsection (1) shall be referred to a hearing adjudicator for consideration. 26.

(1) The superintendent may order that an inmate be confined separately pending the conclusion of a disciplinary hearing where the superintendent believes on reasonable grounds that Referral to hearing adjudicator Confined separately pending disciplinary hearing 22 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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a) the inmate is likely to endanger themself or another person when the inmate is not confined separately; (

b) the inmate is likely to jeopardize the management, operation or security of the correctional facility when housed in the cell in which the inmate is currently housed; or (

c) it is necessary to preserve evidence for the disciplinary hearing.

(2) Where the superintendent makes an order under paragraph (1)(a), the inmate shall, where p ossible, be confined separately in the inmate's cell.

(3) An order made under subsection (1) shall be reviewed by the chief superintendent within 24 hours of the order being made and at least every 48 hours thereafter until the inmate is no longer confined separately.

(4) Where, on a review under subsection ( 3), the chief superintendent determines that the circumstances referred to in subsection (1) no longer exist, the chief superintendent shall release the inmate from being confined separately.

(5) Notwithstanding subsection (4), the chief superintendent may, at any time, order the release of an inmate being confined separately where the chief superintendent is of the opinion that the circumstances referred to in subsection (1) no longer exist. 27.

(1) A disciplinary hearing shall be commenced as soon as practicable and no later tha n 96 hours from the tim e that charges were laid under

section 2 5, unless that time limit is extended by the hearing adjudicator.

(2) A disciplinary hearing shall not proceed without the presence of the inmate charged with the offence.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), a disciplinary hearing may be commenced without the presence of the inmate charged with the offence where (

a) the inmate refuses or chooses not to attend the hearing; Disciplinary hearing 23 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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b) in the opinion of the superintendent, the inmate's behaviour before the hearing is so disruptive that the inmate cannot be safely escorted to the hearing; or (

c) in the opinion of the hearing adjudicator, (

i) the presence of the inmate at the hearing would jeopardize the safety of a person at the hearing, or (ii) the inmate is causing serious disruption to the hearing.

(4) A disciplinary hearing shall be recorded.

(5) At the end of a disciplinary hearing or where the charges are dismissed under subsection 20(6) of the Act , the hearing adjudic ator shall, no later than 48 hours after the conclusion of the disciplinary hearing, provide a report to the superintendent that includes the following information: (

a) the name of the inmate charged; (

b) the rule, regulation, provision, act, action or behaviour in respect of which the charge was made; (

c) the date on which the incident occurred that led to the charge being made; (

d) the date of the hearing; (

e) the decision of the hearing adj udicator, including reasons ; and (

f) where there are disciplinary measures imposed on the inmate, the particulars of the disciplinary measures.

(6) A hearing under subsection (1 ) shall be held by means of video conference unless (

a) video conference facilities are not available; or (

b) the hearing adjudicator determines that an in -person hearing is required. 24 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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(1) Where in the opinion of a hearing adjudicator a charge against an inmate is substantiated, one or more of the foll owing disciplinary measures may be imposed on the inmate: (

a) a reprimand; (

b) loss of one or more privileges for a maximum of 30 days; (

c) a requirement to participate, with the consent of the inmate, in a spiritual or ceremonial process or receive e lder's teachings; (

d) confined separately for a maximum period of 10 days; (

e) confinement to the inmate's cell or living unit for a maximum period of 10 days; or (

f) forfeiture of earned remission for a maximum period of 30 days.

(2) In addition to the disciplinary measures referred to in subsection (1), a hearing adjudicator may, with the prior approval of the chief superintendent, require an inmate to participate in a program or activity that the hearing adjudicator considers appropriate.

(3) When imposing a disciplinary measure un der subsection (1) or (2) , a hea ring adjudicator may take into account the di sciplinary record of the inmate. 29.

(1) The chief superintendent shall forward a request for an appeal to an appeal adjudicator as soon as practicable and no later than 7 calendar days from the date the appeal is filed.

(2) An appeal adjudicator shall conduct the appeal and provide a report to the chief superintendent as soon as practicable and no later than 96 hours from the time the appeal adjudicator received the appeal, unless that time limit is extended by the appeal adjudicator.

(3) A report referred to in subsection (2) shall include the following information: (

a) the name of the inmate; Disciplinary measures Appeal of decision of hearing adjudicator 25 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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b) the date on which the disciplinary hearing being appealed from took place; and (

c) the decision of the appeal adjudicator, including reasons.

(3) The chief superintendent shall provide a copy of the report referred to in subsection (2) to following persons no later than 24 hours after receipt of the report: (

a) the superintendent of the correctional facility in which the inmate is incarcerated; (

b) the hearing adjudicator; and (

c) the inmate. 30.

(1) An inmate who has a complaint that is within the jurisdiction of the superintendent may, within 7 days of the occurrence of the matter that is the subject of the complaint, bring the complaint to a staff member and th e staff member shall , within 3 days of receipt of the complaint, attempt to resolve the matter informally.

(2) Where a complaint under subsection (1) cannot be resolved informally, the inmate may make a written complaint to an authorized person no later than 7 days after the inmate has been informed that the matter cannot be resolved informally.

(3) A complaint made to an authorized person under subsection (2) shall contain the following information: (

a) nature of the complaint; (

b) date the incident occurred; and (

c) the informal measures taken to attempt to resolve the matter.

(4) An authorized person who receives a complaint under subsection ( 2) shall review the complaint and provide a written response to the inmate with in 7 days of having receiv ed the complaint outlining the action taken with respect to the res olution or dismissal of the complaint. Inmate grievance procedure 26 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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(5) Where an inmate is not satisfied with the outcome of the review of the authorized person , the inmate may, within 7 days of having r eceived the authorized person's written response, appeal the matter to the superintendent.

(6) The superintendent , upon receipt of an appeal under subsection (5), shall (

a) investigate the matter; (

b) confirm, vary or cancel the decision of the authorized person; and (

c) provide a written response to the inmate within 10 days of having received the appeal.

(7) Notwithstanding subsections (1), (2), (4), ( 5) and ( 6), the chief superintendent may extend a time period referred to in those subsections where the chief superintendent determines it necessary. 31.

(1) An inmate who is sentenced to a total aggregate sentence of 3 days or more in a correctional facility and who follows the rules and regulations of the correctional facility is entitled to one day of earned remission credit for each full 2 days that are served.

(2) An inmate may have part or all of the inmate's earned remission forfeited in accordance with the disciplinary process.

(3) In compelling circumstance s affecting an inmate's health or rehabilitation and when it is in the public interest to do so, the chief superintendent may restore part or all of an inmate's lost remission. 32.

(1) When an inmate is discharged from a correctional facility, the superintendent (

a) shall (

i) arrange travel to enable the inmate to return to the place in the province where the inmate was convicted, (ii) where necessary, ensure that the inmate is provided with clothing suitable to the climatic conditions at the time of discharge, and Earned remission Discharge of inmates 27 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Correctional Services Regulations 4/25 (iii) provide the inmate with any medication prescribed for the inmate or a prescription for any medication required by the inmate; and (

b) may arrange travel to another place that the superintendent considers reasonable in the circumstances.

(2) Where an inmate consents, the superintendent shall notify relevant housing and other service providers that the inmate is being discharged and refer the inmate to the service providers. 33.

(1) Property abandoned by an inmate at a correctional facility on the inmate's release or transfer from the corre ctional facility and not claimed by the inmate within 30 days from the date of the release or transfer is forfeited to the Crown and may be d estroyed or otherwise disposed of at the discretion of the superintendent.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), where the superintendent is of the opinion that the property abandoned by an inmate is perishable or a risk to health or safety, the superintendent may, at any time, cause the property to be disposed of or destroyed. 34. These regulations come into force on the date the Act comes into force. © King's Printer Forfeiture of unclaimed property Commencement 28 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 5/25 Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development Notice, 2025 under the Executive Council Act (O.C.2021-212) (Filed February 3, 2025) Under the authority of

section 5 of the Executive Council Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council gives the following Notice. Dated at St. John’s, January 31, 2025. Krista Quinlan Clerk of the Executive Council NOTICE Analysis 1.

Short title 2.

Definitions 3. Departmental structure 4. Powers and duties of the minister 5. Administration of Acts 6. Repeal

Schedule A

Schedule B

Schedule C 1. This Notice may be cited as the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development Notice, 2025. 2. In this Notice

Short title

Definitions 29 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development Notice, 2025 5/25 (a) "department" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Department of Child ren, Seniors and Social Development; and (b) "minister" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development. 3.

(1) The department was restructured by Order in Cou ncil 2021- 212.

(2) The department is presided over by the minister.

(3) The department has 4 branches: (

a) Child and Youth Services; (

b) Corporate Services and Performance Improvement; (

c) Policy and Programs; and (

d) Prevention and Early Intervention. 4. The powers, duties and functions of the minister include the supervision, control and direction of all matters relating to (

a) the development of policies, programs and partnerships to improve services and the overall social development and well-being of the province; (

b) the safety and well -being of children and youth in need of protective intervention; (

c) the administration of foster care placements; (

d) services to child ren, youth and their families in need of protective intervention; (

e) adoption of children and post-adoption services; (

f) community corrections for youth; Departmental structure Powers and duties of the minister 30 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development Notice, 2025 5/25 (

g) promoting healthy aging across the lifespan, improving well - being of seniors and creating a more accessible and inclusive province for all ages; (

h) the development and promotion of policies and programs to enhance the accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities; (

i) preventing, reducing and alleviating poverty and fostering opportunities to share fully in our society and economy; (

j) protecting adults who experience abuse, neglect or self - neglect and who do not understand or appreciate the risks associated with abuse and neglect; and (

k) the administration of financial and other support to eligible low income individuals to assist in meeting basic needs, which are not, or in so far as they are not, the responsibility of a nother minister, agency, body, corporation, board, organization or person. 5.

(1) The minister has sole responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule A and of all orders and regulations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts.

(2) The minister and the minister of the department s indicated in Schedules B and C share responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule s B and C and of the orders and regulations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts.

(3) The minister has primary responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule B and secondary responsibility for the administration of the Act set out in

Schedule C. 6. The Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development Notice, Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 91/19, is repealed. Administration of Acts Repeal 31 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development Notice, 2025 5/25

Schedule A 1. Accessibility Act 2. Adult Protection Act, 2021 3. Children, Youth and Families Act 32 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development Notice, 2025 5/25

Schedule B 1. Adoption Act , 2013 (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 2. Income and Employment Support Act (with Immi gration, Population Growth and Skills) 33 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development Notice, 2025 5/25

Schedule C 1. Young Per sons Offences Act (with Justice and Public Safety) ©King's Printer 34 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 6/25 Department of Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador Notice under the Executive Council Act (O.C.2020-183) (Filed February 3, 2025) Under the authority of

section 5 of the Executive Council Act , the Lieutenant-Governor in Council gives the following Notice. Dated at St. John’s, January 31, 2025. Krista Quinlan Clerk of the Executive Council NOTICE Analysis 1.

Short title 2.

Definitions 3. Departmental structure 4. Powers and duties of the minister 5. Administration of Acts 6. Repeal

Schedule A

Schedule B

Schedule C 1. This Notice may be cited as the Department of Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador Notice. 2. In this Notice

Short title

Definitions 35 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador Notice 6/25 (a) "department" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Department of Digital Government and Se rvice Newfoundland and Labrador; and (b) "minister" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Minister of Digital Government and Service Newfoun dland and Labrador. 3.

(1) The department was created by Order in Council 2020-183.

(2) The department is presided over by the minister.

(3) The department has 2 branches, as follows: (

a) Digital Government and Services; and (

b) Regulatory Affairs. 4. The powers, functions and duties of the minister include the supervision, control and direction of all matters relating to (

a) vital statistics; (

b) motor vehicle and off-road ve hicle licen sing, driver licensing and highway safety; (

c) provincially regulated financial institutions, commercial registrations, consumer and commercial affairs of the province and the registry of lobbyists; (

d) the regulation of pensions; (

e) the regulation of occupational health and safety; (

f) public safety as related to boilers, pressure vessels, gas systems, elevating devices, amusement rides and electrical systems; (

g) buildings accessibility; (

h) the appointment of the King 's Printer, the public ation of the Gazette, and printing services generally; Departmental structure Powers and duties of the minister 36 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador Notice 6/25 (

i) leading the delivery of government services in French and coordinating government support of the development of the province’s Francophone community through a federal - provincial cooperation agreement; and (

j) debt collection services for government, which are not, or in so far as they are not, the responsibility of another minister, agency, body, corporation, board, organization or person. 5.

(1) The minister has sole responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule A and of all orders and regulations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts.

(2) The minister and the minister of the department s indicated in Schedules B and C share responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule s B and C and of the orders and regulations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts.

(3) The minister has primary responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule B and secondary responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule C. 6. The Department of Service Newfoundland and Labrador Notice, Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 101/19 is repealed. Administration of Acts Repeal 37 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador Notice 6/25

Schedule A 1. Accident and Sickness Insurance Act 2. Architects Act, 2008 3. Automobile Insurance Act 4. Buildings Accessibility Act 5. Business Electronic Filing Act 6. Change of Name Act, 2009 7. Chartered Professional Accountants and Public Accountants Act 8. Collections Act 9. Condominium Act, 2009 10. Consumer Protection and Business Practices Act 11. Conveyancing Act 12. Co-operatives Act 13. Corporations Act 14. Credit Union Act, 2009 15. Criminal Code: Lottery Licensing Regulations 16. Dangerous Goods Transportation Act 17. Electronic Commerce Act 18. Embalmers and Funeral Directors Act, 2008 19.

Engineers and Geoscientists Act, 2008 20. Fire Insurance Act 38 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador Notice 6/25 21. Income Tax Savings Plans Act 22. Insurance Adjusters, Agents and Brokers Act 23. Insurance Companies Act 24. Insurance Contracts Act 25. King's Printer Act 26. Life Insurance Act 27. Limited Partnership Act 28. Marriage Act 29. Mechanics’ Lien Act 30. Mortgage Brokerages and Brokers Act 31. Mortgage Brokers Act 32. Motor Carrier Act 33. Occupational Health and Safety Act 34. Pension Benefits Act, 1997 35. Pension Plans Designation of Beneficiaries Act 36. Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 37. Personal Property Security Act 38.

Petroleum Products Act 39. Prepaid Funeral Services Act 40. Private Investigation and Security Services Act 41. Public Safety Act 39 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador Notice 6/25 42. Radiation Health and Safety Act, 2021 43. Real Estate Trading Act, 2019 44. Registration of Deeds Act, 2009 45. Residential Tenancies Act, 2018 46. Sale of Goods Act 47. Securities Act 48. Securities Transfer Act 49. Trust and Loan Corporations Act 50. Trustee Act 51. Vital Statistics Act, 2009 52. Warehouse Receipts Act 53. Warehouser’s Lien Act 40 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador Notice 6/25

Schedule B 1. Highway Traffic Act (with Transport ation and Infrastructure) 2. Off-Road Vehicles Act (with Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture) 41 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador Notice 6/25

Schedule C 1. Adoption Act , 2013 (with Child ren, Seniors and Social Development) 2. Building Standards Act (with Municipal and Provincial Affairs) 3. Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Newfoundland and Labrador Act (with Industry, Energy and Technology) 4. Child Care Act (with Education) 5. Children’s Law Act (with Justice and Public Safety) 6. Environmental Protection Act (with Environment and Climate Change) 7. Food Premises Act (with Health and Community Services) 8. Fraudulent Conveyances Act (with Justice and Public Safety) 9.

Health and Community Services Act (with Health and Community Services) 10. Lobbyist Registration Act (with Justice and Public Safety) 11. Meat Inspection Act (with Fisheries , Forestry and Agriculture) 12. Partnership Act (with Justice and Public Safety) 13. Personal Services Act (with Health and Community Services) 14. Public Health Protection and Promotion Act (with Health and Community Services) 15. Smoke-Free Environment Act , 2005 (with Health and Community Services) 42 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador Notice 6/25 16. Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act (with Health and Community Services) 17. Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 (with Municipal and Provincial Affairs) 18. Water Resources Act (with Enviro nment and C limate Change) ©King's Printer 43 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 7/25 Department of Education Notice under the Executive Council Act (O.C. 2024-191) (Filed February 3, 2025) Under the authority of

section 5 of the Executive Council Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council gives the following Notice. Dated at St. John’s, January 31, 2025. Krista Quinlan Clerk of the Executive Council NOTICE Analysis 1.

Short title 2.

Definitions 3. Departmental structure 4. Powers and duties of the minister 5. Administration of Acts 6. Repeal

Schedule A

Schedule B

Schedule C 1. This Notice may be cited as the Department of Education Notice. 2. In this Notice

Short title

Definitions 45 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Education Notice 7/25 (a) "department" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Department of Education; and (b) "minister" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Minister of Education. 3.

(1) The department was restructured by Order in Coun cil 2024- 191.

(2) The department is presided over by the minister.

(3) The department has 6 branches, as follows: (

a) Corporate Services; (

b) Early Learning, Inclusion and Child Development; (

c) Education Transformation; (

d) K-12 Education; (

e) Post-Secondary Education; and (

f) Education Operations. 4. The powers, functions and duties of the minister include the supervision, control and direction of all matters relating to (

a) child care services; (

b) early childhood learning; (

c) public libraries; (

d) primary, elementary and secondary education, including: (

i) schools, the conseil scolaire and educational agencies receiving financial aid directly or indirectly from the province, (ii) transportation of students to and from school, (iii) English school operations and corporate services, Departmental structure Powers and duties of the minister 46 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Education Notice 7/25 (iv) provincial curriculum and programs, including supports for students with exceptionalities, (

v) high school certification and provincial assessments, (vi) monitoring performance and ensuring progress of schools, (vii) regulation of private primary, elementary and secondary schools, (viii) home instruction, (ix) teacher certification, and (

x) international educational services; and (

e) post-secondary education, including (

i) monitoring and ensuring the progress of post -secondary education and training institutions, (ii) programs to support adult literacy, (iii) College of the North Atlantic, (iv) Memorial University of Newfoundland, (

v) private training institutions registered under the Private Training Institutions Act, and (vi) financial assistance for students attending post - secondary educational institutions, which are not, or in so far as they are not, the responsibility of another minister, agency, body, corporation, board, organization or person. 5.

(1) The minister has sole responsibility for the administr ation of the Acts set out in

Schedule A and of all orders and regul ations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, func tions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts. Administration of Acts 47 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Education Notice 7/25

(2) The minister and the minister of the department indicated in Schedules B and C share responsibility for the admini stration of the Acts set out in

Schedule s B and C and of the orders and regul ations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the pu rposes of those Acts.

(3) The minister has primary responsibility for the administration of the Act set out in

Schedule B and secondary responsibility for the administration of the Act set out in

Schedule C. 6. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Notice, Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 92/19, is repealed. Repeal 48 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Education Notice 7/25

Schedule A 1. College Act, 1996 2. Council on Higher Education Act 3. Degree Granting Act 4. Memorial University Act 5. Memorial University Pensions Act 6. Private Training Institutions Act 7. Public Libraries Act 8. Schools Act, 1997 9. Student Financial Assistance Act, 2019 10. Teacher Training Act 11. Teachers’ Association Act 49 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Education Notice 7/25

Schedule B 1. Child Care Act (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 50 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Education Notice 7/25

Schedule C 1. Access to Health and Educational Services Act (with Justice and Public Safety and Health and Community Services) ©King's Printer 51 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 8/25 Department of Environment and Climate Change Notice under the Executive Council Act (O.C.2022-133) (Filed February 3, 2025) Under the authority of

section 5 of the Executive Council Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council gives the following Notice. Dated at St. John’s, January 31, 2025. Krista Quinlan Clerk of the Executive Council NOTICE Analysis 1.

Short title 2.

Definitions 3. Departmental structure 4. Powers and duties of the minister 5. Administration of Acts

Schedule A

Schedule B

Schedule C 1. This Notice may be cited as the Department of Environment and Climate Change Notice. 2. In this Notice (a) "department" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Department of Environment and Climate Change; and

Short title

Definitions 53 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Environment and Climate Change Notice 8/25 (b) "minister" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change. 3.

(1) The department was restructured by Order in Council 2022- 133.

(2) The department is presided over by the minister.

(3) The department consists of 3 branches, as follows: (

a) Climate Change; (

b) Environment; and (

c) Labour. 4. The powers, functions and duties of the minister include the supervision, control and direction of all matters relating to (

a) the protection of the environment through programs and standards for waste management, pollution prevention, air emissions and impacted sites; (

b) protected areas; (

c) environmental assessment; (

d) the conservation, development, control, i mprovement and proper utilization of the water resources of the province; (

e) policy development, as well as coordination and monitor ing of implementation activities for climate change, adaptation and mitigation measures; (

f) the regulation, mitigation and control of measures re lated to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; and (

g) regulation of labour relations, terms and conditions of employment and labour standards , the conciliation and mediation of labour disputes and the encouragement of effective relations between employers and employees, Departmental structure Powers and duties of the minister 54 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Environment and Climate Change Notice 8/25 which are not, or in so far as they are not, the responsibi lity of another minister, agency, body, corporation, board, organization or person. 5.

(1) The minister has sole responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule A and of all orders and regulations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts.

(2) The minister and the minister of the department s indicated in Schedules B and C share responsibility for the admini stration of the Acts set out in

Schedule s B and C and of the orders and regul ations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the pu rposes of those Acts.

(3) The minister has primary responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule B and secondary responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule C. Administration of Acts 55 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Environment and Climate Change Notice 8/25

Schedule A 1. Employers' Liability Act 2. Essential Ambulance Services Act 3. Fishing Industry Collective Bargaining Act 4. Interns and Residents Collective Bargaining Act 5. Labour Relations Act 6. Labour Standards Act 7. Management of Greenhouse Gas Act 8. National Parks Lands Act 9. Public Service Collective Bargaining Act 10. Shops' Closing Act 11. Sustainable Development Act 12. Teachers' Collective Bargaining Act 13. Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Act 56 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Environment and Climate Change Notice 8/25

Schedule B 1. Environmental Protection Act (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 2. Water Resources Act (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 57 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Environment and Climate Change Notice 8/25

Schedule C 1. Muskrat Falls Project Land Use and Expropriation Act (with Industry, Energy and Technology, Fisheries , Forestry and Agriculture and Transportation and Infrastructure) 3. Pay Equity and Pay Transparency Act (with minister responsible for Women and Gender Equality) ©King's Printer 58 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 9/25 Department of Finance Notice, 2025 under the Executive Council Act (O.C. 2020-186) (Filed February 3, 2025) Under the authority of

section 5 of the Executive Council Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council gives the following Notice. Dated at St. John’s, January 31, 2025. Krista Quinlan Clerk of the Executive Council NOTICE Analysis 1.

Short title 2.

Definitions 3. Departmental structure 4. Powers and duties of the minister 5. Administration of Acts 6. Repeal

Schedule A

Schedule B

Schedule C 1. This Notice may be cited as the Department of Finance Notice, 2025. 2. In this Notice

Short title

Definitions 59 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Finance Notice, 2025 9/25 (a) "department" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Department of Finance; and (b) "minister" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Minister of Finance. 3.

(1) The department was restructured by Order in Coun cil 2020- 186.

(2) The department is presided over by the minister.

(3) The department has 3 branches, as follows: (

a) Economics and Statistics; (

b) Tax and Fiscal Policy; and (

c) Treasury Management and Budgeting. 4. The powers, functions and duties of the minister include the supervision, control and direction of all matters relating to (

a) fiscal forecasting, including annual budget preparation; (

b) tax policy and the administration of tax statutes; (

c) debt issuance and investment; (

d) treasury management and analysis; (

e) economic and demographic forecasting; and (

f) representing the province on statistical matters, which are not, or in so far as they are not, the responsibility of another minister, agency, body, corporation, board, organization or person. 5.

(1) The minister has sole responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule A and of all orders and regulations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts. Departmental structure Powers and duties of the minister Administration of Acts 60 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Finance Notice, 2025 9/25

(2) The minister and the minister of the department s indicated in Schedules B and C share responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule s B and C and of the orders and regulations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts.

(3) The minister has primary responsibility for the administration of the Ac t set out in

Schedule B and secondary responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule C. 6. The Department of Finance Notice, 2019, Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 94/19, is repealed. Repeal 61 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Finance Notice, 2025 9/25

Schedule A 1. Crown Guarantee and Loan Act 2. Crown Royalties Act 3. Future Fund Act 4. Government-Javelin Taxation Act 5. Income Tax Act, 2000 6. Industrial Development Corporation Act 7. Labour-Sponsored Venture Capital Tax Credit Act 8. Labrador Mining and Exploration Company Limited Act 9. Loan (Canada Pension Plan Investment Fund) Act, 1966 10. Loan Act 11. Loan and Guarantee Act, 1957 12. Local Authority Guarantee Act, 2005 13. Lotteries Act 14. Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Limited Act 15. Offshore Area Corporate Income Tax Act 16. Revenue Administration Act 17.

School Tax Authorities Winding Up Act 18. Services Charges Act 19. Statistics Agency Act 20. Stock Savings Tax Credit Act 62 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Finance Notice, 2025 9/25 21. Supply Act 22. Tax Agreement Act, 2010 23. Venture Capital Act 63 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Finance Notice, 2025 9/25

Schedule B 1. Financial Administration Act (with Executive Council) 64 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Finance Notice, 2025 9/25

Schedule C 1. Government-Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited Agreement Act (with Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture) 2. Government-Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited Agreement Act, 1994 (with Fisheries , Forestry and Agriculture) 3. Taxation of Utilities and Cable Television Companies Act (with Municipal and Provincial Affairs) 4. Transparency and Accountability Act (with Executive Council) ©King's Printer 65 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 10/25 Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Notice under the Executive Council Act (O.C.2023-170) (Filed February 3, 2025) Under the authority of

section 5 of the Executive Council Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council gives the following Notice. Dated at St. John’s, January 31, 2025. Krista Quinlan Clerk of the Executive Council NOTICE Analysis 1.

Short title 2.

Definitions 3. Departmental structure 4. Powers and duties of the minister 5. Administration of Acts 6. Repeal

Schedule A

Schedule B

Schedule C 1. This Notice may be cited as the Department of Fisheries , Forestry and Agriculture Notice. 2. In this Notice

Short title

Definitions 67 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Notice 10/25 (a) "department" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture; and (b) "minister" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture. 3.

(1) The department wa s restructured by Order in Cou ncil 2023- 170.

(2) The department is presided over by the minister.

(3) The department consists of 3 branches, as follows: (

a) Agriculture and Lands; (

b) Fisheries and Aquaculture; and (

c) Forestry and Wildlife. 4. The powers, functions and duties of the minister include the supervision, control and direction of all matters relating to (

a) the promotion, development, encouragement, conservation and regulation of fisheries and aquaculture to extract the optimum sustainable economic benefit from the fisheries and aquaculture industry (

b) the provision of long term strategic direction on the sustainable use of coastal and ocean areas in the province; (

c) the management, protection and utilization of the forest resources of the province including (

i) environmentally sustainable forest management planning, (ii) development and maintenance of forest resource inventory, (iii) forest renewal, (iv) licensing and permitting, Departmental structure Powers and duties of the minister 68 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Notice 10/25 (

v) protection from fire, insect and disease, and (vi) innovative development of a diversified forest i ndustry sector; (

d) enforcement responsibility in the area of fisheries, aquaculture, forestry, agrifoods, animal protection, wildlife, protected areas, Crown lands and off-road vehicle use; (

e) the promotion, business development, encouragement and regulation of a gricultural activities, including agrifoods, agronomy, horticulture, animal husbandry, aviculture, apiculture and the products of agriculture and agrifoods processing, i ncluding, without limitation of the word "products", animals, meats, fur, eggs, poultry, wool, dairy products, berries, grains, seeds, forage, fruit, fruit products, vegetables and vegetable pro ducts to achieve food security and sustainable economic benefit; (

f) animal health and protection; (

g) agricultural land and the sustainable utilization, protection, conservation, management, surveying, mapping and development of agricultural land; (

h) administration and management of Crown lands , with the exception of the administration of Crown land reserve d for wind energy projects; (

i) the management and control of measures for the prote ction, preservation and propagation of wildlife; and (

j) the management, protection and preservation of designated species, which are not, or in so far as they are not, the responsibility of another minister, agency, body, corporation, board, organization or person. 5.

(1) The minister has sole responsibility for the administr ation of the Acts set out in

Schedule A and of all orders and regulations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts. Administration of Acts 69 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Notice 10/25

(2) The minister and the minister of the depar tments indicated in Schedules B and C share responsibility for the administr ation of the Acts set out in

Schedule s B and C and of the orders and regul ations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the pu rposes of those Acts.

(3) The minister has primary responsibility for the administration of the Act s set out in

Schedule B and secondary responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule C. 6. The Department of Fisheries and Land Resources Notice, Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 95/19, is repealed. Repeal 70 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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Schedule A 1. Abitibi-Consolidated Rights and Assets Act 2. Agrologists Act 3. Animal Health and Protection Act 4. Aquaculture Act 5. Aquaculture Act, 2023 6. Crop Insurance Act 7. Crown Liability Act, 2007 8. Donation of Food Act 9. Endangered Species Act 10. Farm Practices Protection Act 11. Fish Inspection Act 12. Fish Processing Licensing Board Act 13. Fisheries Act 14. Fisheries Restructuring Act 15. Forest Protection Act 16. Foresters Act 17. Forestry Act 18. Geographical Names Board Act 19. Land Surveyors Act, 1991 20. Lands Act 71 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Notice 10/25 21. Livestock Insurance Act 22. Natural Products Marketing Act 23. Plant Protection Act 24. Poultry and Poultry Products Act 25. Professional Fish Harvesters Act 26. Renaming of Red Indian Lake 27. Vegetable Grading Act 28. Veterinary Medical Act, 2004 29. Wild Life Act 72 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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Schedule B 1. Government-Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited Agreement Act (with Finance) 2. Government-Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited Agreement Act, 1994 (with Finance) 3. Meat Inspection Act (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 73 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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Schedule C 1. Off-Road V ehicles Act (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 2. Muskrat Falls Project Land Use and Expropriation Act (with Industry, Energy and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure and Environment and Climate Change) ©King's Printer 74 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 11/25 Department of Health and Community Services Notice, 2025 under the Executive Council Act (O.C. 2025-022) (Filed February 3, 2025) Under the authority of

section 5 of the Executive Council Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council gives the following Notice. Dated at St. John’s, January 31, 2025. Krista Quinlan Clerk of the Executive Council NOTICE Analysis 1.

Short title 2.

Definitions 3. Departmental structure 4. Powers and duties of the minister 5. Administration of Acts 6. Repeal

Schedule A

Schedule B

Schedule C 1. This Notice may be cited as the Department of Health and Community Services Notice, 2025. 2. In this Notice

Short title

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Department of Health and Community Services Notice, 2025 11/25 (a) "department" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Department of Health and Community Services; and (b) "minister" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Minister of Health and Community Services. 3.

(1) The department was restructured by Order in Cou ncil 2025- 022.

(2) The department is presided over by the minister.

(3) The department has 6 branches, as follows: (

a) Corporate Services; (

b) Health Transformation; (

c) Population Health and Well-Being; (

d) Regional Services; (

e) Professional Services and Workforce Planning; and (

f) Office of Health Professional Recruitment and Retention. 4. The powers, duties and functions of the minister include the supervision, control and direction of all matters relating to (

a) improving population health through the prevention and control of infection and disease, the enforcement of public health standards and the preservation and promotion of health and wellness; (

b) the consideration of the health of the population in the development of laws, polic ies and measures among government departments, agencies, boards and commissions; (

c) quality improvement and patient safety; (

d) the electronic health record, eHealth initiatives and the protection of personal health information; Departmental structure Powers and duties of the minister 76 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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e) the provision of strategic direction to the Provincial Health Authority in the provision of health and community services, including the administration of acute care facilities, long term care facilities, community support services and primary health care; (

f) the provision of advice and direction in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of provincial policies and programs , including those related to m ental health and addictions; (

g) the administration of the provincial medical care insurance plan, the hospital insurance plan , the dental health plan and the prescription drug program; (

h) payment to agencies, boards and others for the provision of health and community services , including medical, dental, pharmaceutical, scientific and technical services; (

i) providing leadership and focus on progressive measures to help people in the province adopt healthier lifestyles; (

j) the administration of recruitment and retention initiatives to support the existing health care workforce and attract new health care workers to the province; (

k) providing leadership and direction to the Provincial Health Authority regarding recruitment and retention initiatives; and (

l) providing leadership and direction regarding health system transformation, which are not, or in so far as they are not, the responsibility of another minister, agency, body, corporation, board, organization or person. 5.

(1) The minister has sole responsibility for the administr ation of the Acts set out in

Schedule A and of all orders and regul ations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, fun ctions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts.

(2) The minister and the minister of the department indicated in Schedules B and C share responsibility for the admin istration of the Administration of Acts 77 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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Schedule s B and C and of the orders and regul ations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the pu rposes of those Acts.

(3) The minister has primary responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule B and secondary responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule C. 6. The Department of Health and Community Services Notice, 2019, Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 98/19, is repealed. Repeal 78 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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Schedule A 1. Chiropractors Act, 2009 2. Dental Act, 2008 3. Denturists Act, 2005 4. Dietitians Act 5. Dispensing Opticians Act, 2005 6. Emergency Health and Paramedicine Services Act 7. Emergency Medical Aid Act 8. Health Care Association Act 9. Health Professions Act 10. Health Research Ethics Act 11. Health Research Ethics Authority Act 12. Hearing Aid Practitioners Act 13. Human Tissue Act 14. Licensed Practical Nurses Act, 2005 15. Massage Therapy Act, 2005 16. Medical Act, 2011 17. Medical Care and Hospital Insurance Act 18. Mental Health Care and Treatment Act 19. Nurses Act 79 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Health and Community Services Notice, 2025 11/25 20. Occupational Therapists Act, 2005 21. Optometry Act, 2012 22. Patient Safety Act 23. Personal Health Information Act 24. Pharmaceutical Services Act 25. Pharmacy Act, 2024 26. Physiotherapy Act, 2006 27. Prescription Monitoring Act 28. Provincial Health Authority Act 29. Psychologists Act, 2005 30. Registered Nurses Act, 2008 31. Secure Withdrawal Management Act 32. Self-Managed Home Support Services Act 33. Social Workers Act 80 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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Schedule B 1. Food Premises Act (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 2. Health and Community Services Act (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 3. Personal Services Act (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 4. Public Health Protection and Promotion Act (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 5. Smoke-Free Environment Act, 2005 (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 6. Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 81 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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Schedule C 1. Access to Abortion Services Act (with Justice and Public Safety) 2. Access to Health and Educational Services Act (with Justice and Public Safety and Education) 3. Advance Health Care Directives Act (with Justice and Public Safety) ©King's Printer 82 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 12/25 Department of Industry, Energy and Technology Notice under the Executive Council Act (O.C. 2020-190) (Filed February 3, 2025) Under the authority of

section 5 of the Executive Council Act , the Lieutenant-Governor in Council gives the following Notice. Dated at St. John’s, January 31, 2025. Krista Quinlan Clerk of the Executive Council NOTICE Analysis 1.

Short title 2.

Definitions 3. Departmental structure 4. Powers and duties of the minister 5. Administration of Acts 6. Repeal

Schedule A

Schedule B 1. This Notice may be cited as the Department of Industry, E nergy and Technology Notice. 2. In this Notice

Short title

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Department of Industry, Energy and Technology Notice 12/25 (a) "department" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology; and (b) "minister" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology. 3.

(1) The department was created by Order in Council 2020-190.

(2) The department is presided over by the minister.

(3) The department consists of 5 branches, as follows: (

a) Business and Innovation; (

b) Corporate and Strategic Services; (

c) Energy Development; (

d) Industry and Economic Development; and (

e) Mining and Mineral Development. 4. The powers, functions and duties of the minister include the supervision, control and direction of all matters relating to (

a) the promotion and exploration of mineral and energy resources and related industry development activities; (

b) mines, minerals, quarries and quarry resources; (

c) onshore and offshore petroleum; (

d) renewable energy and production of energy products; (

e) electrical power; (

f) overall responsibility for provincial energy supply and demand; (

g) the d evelopment, monitoring, supervision, assistance or other government intervention, including regulations where applicable, for any of the industries described in para graphs (

b) to (f); Departmental structure Powers and duties of the minister 84 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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h) the administration of Crown Land reserve d for wind energy projects; (

i) royalties, energy economics and associated matters, within or outside the province; (

j) the identification, assessment, negotiation, compliance monitoring and promotion of industrial benefits from major resource development projects; (

k) the creation and maintenance of a competitive economic environment that encourages and supports private sector business growth and innovation, leading to long- term sustainable employment opportunities for the people of the province; (

l) the diversification of the economy on a provincial and regional basis, with particular attention to rural areas and sector diversification; (

m) the promotion and encouragement of increased trade by provincial industries and businesses in national and international markets and facilitation of investment activity in provincial industries and businesses; (

n) the creation of a climate conducive to innovation in business through the facilitation of research and development, collaborative initiatives with educational institutions, technology transfer and technology commercialization within provincial industries and individual business enterprises; (

o) the provision of business information, network development, counselling and financial support programs and services to small and medium sized enterprises, including private businesses, co -operatives, credit unions, social enterprises and community development corporations to stimulate sustainable economic and employment development within the province; (

p) the negotiation and administration of comprehensive federal and provincial economic development agreements and other forms of collaboration; 85 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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q) a strategic approach to collaborative sector growth strategies that support innovation, productivity and competitiveness, facilitate cross sector and supply chain development initiatives and advance telecommunications; and (

r) the provision of regional economic development supports , including strategic capacity building and investments in communities to enable economic development opportunities, which are not, or in so far as they are not, the responsibility of another minister, agency, body, corporation, board, organization or person. 5.

(1) The minister has sole responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule A and of all orders and regulations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts.

(2) The minister and the minister of the departments indicated in

Schedule B share responsibility for the a dministration of the Acts set out in

Schedule B and of the orders and regulations passed or made under those Acts, including those pow ers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts. 6. The Department of Natural Resources Notice, 2019, Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 99/19 is repealed. Administration of Acts Repeal 86 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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Schedule A 1. The Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited (Lease) Act, 1961 2. Electrical Power Control Act, 1994 3. Energy Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador Water Rights Act 4. Hydro Corporation Act, 2024 5. Innovation and Business Investment Corporation Act 6. Lower Churchill Development Act 7. Mineral Act 8. Mineral Holdings Impost Act 9. Mining Act 10. Newfoundland and Labrador Power Commission (Water Power) Act 11. Oil and Gas Corporation Act 12. Petroleum and Natural Gas Act 13. Quarry Materials Act, 1998 14. Quarry Resources Act 15. Undeveloped Mineral Areas Act 87 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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Schedule B 1. Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Newfoundland and Labrador Act (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 2. Muskrat Falls Project Land Use and Expropriation Act (with Transportation and Infrastructure , Environment and Climate Change and Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture) ©King's Printer 88 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 13/25 Department of Justice and Public Safety Notice, 2025 under the Executive Council Act (O.C. 2023-056) (Filed February 3, 2025) Under the authority of

section 5 of the Executive Council Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council gives the following Notice. Dated at St. John’s, January 31, 2025. Krista Quinlan Clerk of the Executive Council NOTICE Analysis 1.

Short title 2.

Definitions 3. Departmental structure 4. Powers and duties of the minister 5. Administration of Acts 6. Repeal

Schedule A

Schedule B 1. This Notice may be cited as the Department of Justice and Public Safety Notice, 2025. 2. In this Notice (a) "department" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Department of Justice and Public Safety; and

Short title

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Department of Justice and Public Safety Notice, 2025 13/25 (b) "minister" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Minister of Justice and Public Safety. 3.

(1) The department was restructured by Order in Coun cil 2023- 056.

(2) The department is presided over by the mini ster and the Attorney General.

(3) The department consists of 5 branches as follows: (

a) Courts and Corporate Services; (

b) Emergency Services; (

c) Legal Services; (

d) Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions; and (

e) Public Safety and Correctional Services. 4. The powers, functions and duties of the minister include the supervision, control and direction of all matters relating to the administration of (

a) the justice system in the province; (

b) court services in the province; (

c) correctional and community service systems in the province; (

d) public safety and law enforcement in the province; (

e) emergency management services in the province; and (

f) fire protection services in the province, which are not, or in so far as they are not, the responsibility of another minister, agency, body, corporation, board, organization or person. Departmental structure Powers and duties of the minister 90 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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(1) The minister has sole responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule A and of all orders and regulations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts.

(2) The minister and the minister of the department s indicated in

Schedule B share responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule B and of the orders and regulations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts.

(3) The minister has primary responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule B. 6. The Department of Justice and Public Safety Notice , Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 96/19, is repealed. Administration of Acts Repeal 91 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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Schedule A 1. Age of Majority Act 2. Agreement for Policing the Province Act 3. American Bases Act, 1941 4. Apology Act 5. Apportionment Act 6. Arbitration Act 7. Bankers’ Books Act 8. Canada and the United Kingdom Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments Act 9. Chattels Real Act 10. Class Actions Act 11. Commissioners for Oaths Act 12. Contributory Negligence Act 13. Correctional Services Act 14. Court of Appeal Act 15. Court Security Act, 2010 16. COVID-19 Pandemic Response Act 17. Defamation Act 18. Detention of Intoxicated Persons Act 19. Electoral Boundaries Act 20. Emergency 911 Act, 2022 92 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Justice and Public Safety Notice, 2025 13/25 21. Emergency Services Act 22. Enduring Powers of Attorney Act 23. Enforcement of Canadian Judgments Act 24. Evidence Act 25. Exhumation Act 26. Family Law Act 27. Family Relief Act 28. Family Violence Protection Act 29. Fatal Accidents Act 30. Fatalities Investigations Act 31. Federal Courts Jurisdiction Act 32. Fire Protection Services Act 33. Firefighters' Protection Act 34. Flea Markets Regulation Act 35. Frustrated Contracts Act 36. Gunshot and Stab Wound Reporting Act 37. Human Rights Act, 2010 38. Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act 39.

International Commercial Arbitration Act 40. International Interests in Mobile Aircraft Equipment Act 41. International Sale of Goods Act 93 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Justice and Public Safety Notice, 2025 13/25 42. International Trusts Act 43. Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol Act 44.

Interpretation Act 45. Interprovincial Subpoena Act 46. Intestate Succession Act 47. Intimate Images Protection Act 48. Judgment Enforcement Act 49. Judgment Interest Act 50. Judicature Act 51. Jury Act, 1991 52. Justices Act 53. Justices and Public Authorities Protection Act 54. King's Counsel Act 55. Law Enforcement Identity Management Act 56. Law Society Act, 1999 57. Leaseholds in St. John’s Act 58. Legal Aid Act 59. Limitations Act 60. Mentally Disabled Persons’ Estates Act 61. Missing Persons Act 62. Notaries Public Act 94 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Justice and Public Safety Notice, 2025 13/25 63. Oaths Act 64. Oaths of Office Act 65. Obsolete Actions Extinguishment Act 66. Opioid Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act 67. Petty Trespass Act 68. Presumption of Death Act 69. Privacy Act 70. Proceedings Against the Crown Act 71. Proof of Death of Members of the Armed Forces Act 72. Provincial Court Act, 1991 73. Provincial Offences Act 74. Public Inquiries Act, 2006 75. Public Investigations Evidence Act 76. Public Trustee Act, 2009 77. Public Utilities Acquisition of Lands Act 78. Public Utilities Act 79. Quieting of Titles Act 80.

Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act 81. Recording of Evidence Act 82. Revised Statutes, 1990 Act 83. Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Act, 1992 95 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Justice and Public Safety Notice, 2025 13/25 84. Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act 85. Serious Incident Response Team Act 86. Service Animal Act 87. Settlement of International Investment Disputes Act 88. Sheriff’s Act, 1991 89. Small Claims Act 90. Statutes Amendment Act, 1991 91. Statutes Amendment Act, 1992 92. Statutes and Subordinate Legislation Act 93. Support Orders Enforcement Act, 2006 94. Survival of Actions Act 95. Survivorship Act 96. Temporary Alternate Witnessing of Documents Act 97. Temporary Variation of Statutory Deadlines Act 98. Tobacco Health Care Costs Recovery Act 99.

Victims of Crime Services Act 100. Wills Act 101. Winding Up of Judgment Recovery (NFLD) Ltd. Act 96 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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Schedule B 1. Access to Abortion Services Act (with Health and Community Services) 2. Access to Health and Educational Services Act (with Health and Community Services and Education) 3. Advance Health Care Directives Act (with Health and Community Services) 4. Children’s Law Act (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 5. Fraudulent Conveyance s Act (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 6. Lobbyist Registration Act (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 7. Partnership Act (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 8.

Statutes Act (with the House of Assembly Management Commission of the House of Assembly) 9. Young Persons Offences Act (with Child ren, Seniors and Social Development) ©King's Printer 97 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 14/25 Department of Labrador Affairs Notice under the Executive Council Act (O.C.2023-054) (Filed February 3, 2025) Under the authority of

section 5 of the Executive Council Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council gives the following Notice. Dated at St. John’s, January 31, 2025. Krista Quinlan Clerk of the Executive Council NOTICE Analysis 1.

Short title 2.

Definitions 3. Departmental structure 4. Powers and duties of the minister 5. Administration of Acts

Schedule 1. This Notice may be cited as the Department of Labrador Affairs Notice. 2. In this Notice (a) "department" means the Department of Labrador Affairs ; and

Short title

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Department of Labrador Affairs Notice 14/25 (b) "minister" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Minister of Labrador Affairs. 3.

(1) The department was created by Order in Council 2023-054.

(2) The department is presided over by the minister.

(3) The department has 2 branches, as follows: (

a) Labrador Affairs; and (

b) Medical Transportation Assistance Programs. 4. The powers, functions and duties of the minister include the supervision, control and direction of all matters relating to (

a) the advancement of the social and economic development of Labrador in the formation of government policy and in the delivery of provincial programs and services in Labrador; (

b) the administration of Labrador -specific programs and grants that include (

i) the Labrador Transportation Grooming Subsidy, (ii) the Labrador Aboriginal Nutritional and Artistic Assistance Program, (iii) the Labrador Sport Travel Subsidy Program and School Sport NL Labrador Travel Program, and (iv) the Labrador Winter Games; and (

c) the administration of the medical transportation assistance programs for all areas of the province, which are not, or in so far as they are not, the responsibility of another minister, agency, body, corporation, board, organization or person. 5. The minister has responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in the

Schedule and of all orders and regulations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts. Departmental structure Powers and duties of the minister Administration of Acts 100 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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Schedule 1. Labrador Act 2. Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act ©King's Printer 101 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 15/25 Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs Notice under the Executive Council Act (O.C. 2021-044) (Filed February 3, 2025) Under the authority of

section 5 of the Executive Council Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council gives the following Notice. Dated at St. John’s, January 31, 2025. Krista Quinlan Clerk of the Executive Council NOTICE Analysis 1.

Short title 2.

Definitions 3. Departmental structure 4. Registrar General 5. Powers and duties of the minister 6. Administration of Acts 7. Repeal

Schedule A

Schedule B

Schedule C 1. This Notice may be cited as the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs Notice. 2. In this Notice

Short title

Definitions 103 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs Notice 15/25 (a) "department" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs; and (b) "minister" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs. 3.

(1) The department was created by Order in Council 2021-044.

(2) The department is presided over by the minister.

(3) The department consists of one branch, as follows: (

a) Municipal Affairs. 4.

(1) The minister is appointed the Registrar General under subsection 4(2) of the Executive Council Act.

(2) The minister has the powers, duties and functions of the Registrar General under subsection 4(3) of the Executive Council Act. 5. The powers, functions and duties of the minister include the supervision, control and direction of all matters relating to (

a) municipal affairs , with the exception of municipal infrastructure; and (

b) provincial affairs, which are not, or in so far as they are not, the responsibi lity of another minister, agency, body, corporation, board, organization or person. 6.

(1) The minister has sole responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule A and of all orders and regulations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts.

(2) The minister and the minister of the department s indicated in Schedules B and C share responsibility for the admini stration of the Acts set out in

Schedule s B and C and of the orders and regul ations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the pu rposes of those Acts. Departmental structure Registrar General Powers and duties of the minister Administration of Acts 104 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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(3) The minister has primary responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule B and secondary responsibility for the administration of the Act set out in

Schedule C. 7. The Department of Municipal A ffairs and Environment Notice, Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 97/19, is repealed. Repeal 105 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs Notice 15/25

Schedule A 1. Assessment Act, 2006 2. Avian Emblem Act 3. City of Corner Brook Act 4. City of Mount Pearl Act 5. City of St. John’s Act 6. City of St. John's Municipal Taxation Act 7. Coat of Arms Act 8. Commemoration Day Act 9. Crown Corporations Local Taxation Act 10. Evacuated Communities Act, 2016 11. Floral Emblem Act 12. Mineral Emblem Act 13. Municipal Affairs Act 14. Municipal Authorities Amendment Act, 1991 15. Municipal Conduct Act 16. Municipal Elections Act 17. Provincial Anthem Act 18. Provincial Flag Act 106 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs Notice 15/25 19. Regional Service Boards Act, 2012 20. Remembrance Day Act 21. St. John’s Centennial Foundation Act 22. St. John’s Municipal Council Parks Act 23. Standard Time Act 24. Towns and Local Service Districts Act 107 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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Schedule B 1. Building Standards Act (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 2. Taxation of Utilities and Cable Television Companies Act (with Finance) 3. Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 108 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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Schedule C 1. Family Homes Expropriation Act (with Transportation and Infrastructure) 2. Housing Act (with Minister of Housing) 3. Housing Association Loans Act (with Minister of Housing) ©King's Printer 109 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 16/25 Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Notice under the Executive Council Act (O.C.2022-009) (Filed February 3, 2025) Under the authority of

section 5 of the Executive Council Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council gives the following Notice. Dated at St. John’s, January 31, 2025. Krista Quinlan Clerk of the Executive Council NOTICE Analysis 1.

Short title 2.

Definitions 3. Departmental structure 4. Powers and duties of the minister 5. Administration of Acts 6. Repeal

Schedule 1. This Notice may be cited as the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Notice. 2. In this Notice (a) "department" means the Department of Tourism, Culture , Arts and Recreation; and

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Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Notice 16/25 (b) "minister" means the Minister of Tourism, Culture , Arts and Recreation. 3.

(1) The department was created by Order in Cou ncil 2020-193 and restructured by Order in Council 2022-009.

(2) The department is presided over by the minister.

(3) The department has 3 branches, as follows: (

a) Tourism; (

b) Arts and Culture; and (

c) Film, Television and Recreation. 4. The powers, functions and duties of the minister include the supervision, control and direction of all matters relating to (

a) marketing the province as a tourism destination and providing tourism visitor services and information through the o peration of visitor information centres, a responsive internet presence and the delivery of contact centre services; (

b) supporting tourism market research and product development and competitiveness; (

c) supporting arts and culture in the province, including Arts and Culture Centres, The Rooms Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council and the Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation; (

d) protecting and preserving the archaeological and paleontological resources, built and intangible heritage, and other historic resources of the province, including provincial historic sites, provincial regional museums and the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador; (

e) partnering with communities, organizations and other governments to commemorate important wartime milestones and honour sacrifices of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians; Departmental structure Powers and duties of the minister 112 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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f) the management, preservation, control, protection and development of provincial parks, as defined in the Provincial Parks Act; (

g) supporting sport, recreation and physical activity delivery systems to promote active living for individuals and communities across the province; and (

h) developing and promoting the province's fil m and television industry and promoting the province as a destination for film and television production, which are not, or in so far as they are not, the responsibility of another minister, agency, body, corporation, board, organization or person. 5. The minister has responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in the

Schedule and of all orders and regulations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts. 6. The Department of Tourism, Culture , Industry and Innovation Notice, Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 100/19, is repealed. Administration of Acts Repeal 113 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

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Schedule 1. Arts Council Act 2. Books Preservation of Copies Act 3. Boxing Authority Act 4. Cruiseship Authority Act 5. Grand Concourse Authority Act 6. Historic Resources Act 7. Innkeepers Act 8. Pedestrian Trails Liability Protection Act 9. Pippy Park Commission Act 10. Provincial Parks Act 11. Rooms Act, 2016 12. Status of the Artist Act 13. Tourist Accommodations Act ©King's Printer 114 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 17/25 Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Notice under the Executive Council Act (O.C.2022-188) (Filed February 3, 2025) Under the authority of

section 5 of the Executive Council Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council gives the following Notice. Dated at St. John’s, January 31, 2025. Krista Quinlan Clerk of the Executive Council NOTICE Analysis 1.

Short title 2.

Definitions 3. Departmental structure 4. Powers and duties of the minister 5. Administration of Acts 6. Repeal

Schedule A

Schedule B

Schedule C 1. This Notice may be cited as the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Notice. 2. In this Notice

Short title

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Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Notice 17/25 (a) "department" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure; and (b) "minister" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. 3.

(1) The department was restructured by Order in Council 2022 - 188.

(2) The department is presided over by the minister.

(3) The department has 5 branches, as follows: (

a) Air and Marine Services; (

b) Infrastructure; (

c) Building Operations; (

d) Roads; and (

e) Strategic and Corporate Services. 4. The powers, functions and duties of the minister include the supervision, control and direction of all matters relating to (

a) design, construction, improvement, repair and maintenance of highways, local roads, airstrips, ferry landings , railways and related facili ties and the acquisition of property related to highways, local roads, airstrips, ferries and related facilities; (

b) the acquisition, use, maintenance and operation of ferries under ownership, charter or administration; (

c) the acquisition, use, maintenance and operation of provincial air ambulance, waterbomber and other aircraft and services under ownership, charter or administration; (

d) property that belongs to or is held or occupied by the Crown, and the works and properties acquired, constructed, extended, enlarged, repaired or improved at the expense of the province, or for the acquisition, construction, extension, Departmental structure Powers and duties of the minister 116 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Notice 17/25 enlargement, repair or improvement of which public funds are voted and appropriated by the Legislature, other than property and works assigned under another Act to another minister or department of the government of the province; (

e) property management generally , including the design, construction, repair, maintenance, heating, lighting, cleaning and security of buildings , including school facilities, that belong to or are held or occ upied by the Crown and grounds that belong to those buildings; (

f) the management of government investments in municipal infrastructure; (

g) the leasing of real property by the Crown and related activities; (

h) the disposition of surplus provincial assets and real property; (

i) highway signage; and (

j) transportation of students to and from school, which are not, or in so far as they are not, the responsibility of another minister, agency, body, corporation, board, organization or person. 5.

(1) The minister has sole responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule A and of all orders and regulations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, functions or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts.

(2) The minister and the minister of the department s indicated in Schedules B and C share responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule s B and C and of the orders and regulations passed or made under those Acts, including those powers, function s or duties necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of those Acts.

(3) The minister has primary responsibility for the administration of the Act set out in

Schedule B and secondary responsibility for the administration of the Acts set out in

Schedule C. Administration of Acts 117 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Notice 17/25 6. The Department of Transportation and Works Notice , Newfoundland and Labrador Regulation 102/19, is repealed. Repeal 118 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Notice 17/25

Schedule A 1. Expropriation Act 2. Local Road Boards Act 3. Rail Service Act, 2009 4. Works, Services and Transportation Act 119 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Notice 17/25

Schedule B 1. Family Homes Expropriation Act (with Municipal and Provincial Affairs) 120 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Notice 17/25

Schedule C 1. Highway Traffic Act (with Digital Government and Service Newfoundland and Labrador) 2. Muskrat Falls Project Land Use and Expropriation Act (with Industry, Energy and Technology, Fisheries , Forestry and Agriculture and Environment and Climate Change) ©King's Printer 121 Extraordinary Gazette February 3, 2025

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR REGULATION 18/25 Executive Council Notice, 2025 under the Executive Council Act (O.C. 2023-136) (Filed February 3, 2025) Under the authority of

section 5 of the Executive Council Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council gives the following Notice. Dated at St. John’s, January 31, 2025. Krista Quinlan Clerk of the Executive Council NOTICE Analysis 1.

Short title 2. Administration of Acts 3. Repeal

Schedule A

Schedule B

Schedule C

Schedule D

Schedule E

Schedule F

Schedule G

Schedule H

Schedule I

Schedule J

Schedule K 1. This Notice may be cited as the Executive Council Notice, 2025. 2.

(1) The Acts of the province which fall under the administr ation of the Executive Council are described in