Newfoundland and Labrador.

• Date: 22 June 2022
• Author: Jerrett, Mark
• Published date: 22 June 2022
• Author: Jerrett, Mark

The first session of the 50th General Assembly continued in the spring sitting of 2022, with the House resuming for three days on March 15, 2022, in accordance with the parliamentary calendar. During that time, the House debated and passed the Interim Supply Act, 2022. Following a two-week recess, the House resumed on April 4, and the provincial budget was delivered on April 7.

COVID-19 Considerations

On March 14, 2022, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador relaxed its public health restrictions, removing the Alert Level system entirely as well as masking and vaccination requirements.

As a result of these changes, masks are currently discretionary (but recommended) for Members in the Chamber. Consistent with the protocols in place in Confederation Building Complex at this time, masks are mandatory for employees in all areas of the parliamentary precinct, including the Chamber, and are mandatory for Members outside the Chamber at the direction of the Speaker.

The configuration of the Chamber remains the same as it was for the fall 2021 sitting, with...