Five deputy ministers eliminated as Newfoundland government reorganizes itself

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The Newfoundland and Labrador government has reorganized itself in a major shakeup of government departments.

Premier Dwight Ball announced four new departments, made up of parts of now-eliminated departments, with five deputy ministers let go.

The Department of Seniors, Wellness, and Social Development is combined with Child, Youth, and Family Services to become the Department of Children, Seniors, and Social Development.

Forestry and Agrifoods has been absorbed by Fisheries to become the Department of Fisheries, Forestry, and Agrifoods. The Labour Relations Agency becomes part of the new Department of Advanced Education, Skills, and Labour.

The Department of Environment and Climate Change combines the Office of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency with the former Department of Environment and Conservation.

The Office of Public Engagement is now part of the Communications of Cabinet while the Access to Information Office is with the Department of Justice, and Municipal Affairs will look after Fire and Emergency Services.

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(VOCM)