The Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat coordinates intergovernmental activity and recommends strategic approaches to federal/provincial relations; participates in the negotiation of federal/provincial funding arrangements with relevant line departments; takes lead responsibility for the development of provincial policy in matters which do not fall under responsibility of other departments (including defense, regional development, and foreign affairs); prepares briefings for meetings of federal and provincial ministers, Annual Premiers’ Conferences, Conferences of Atlantic Premiers, New England Governors’ and Eastern Canadian Premiers’ Conferences and First Ministers’ Conferences. It also assesses, in collaboration with line departments, the implications of federal policies and initiatives for Newfoundland and Labrador;
Intergovernmental Affairs provides advice on a broad range of topics. To ensure that federal/provincial relations are effectively coordinated, Intergovernmental Affairs participates in the majority of federal/provincial discussions, and the negotiation of federal/provincial agreements.
The secretariat is the central provincial contact point with federal regional development agencies.
On defense matters, in consultation with other provincial departments and agencies, Intergovernmental Affairs coordinates discussion with military officials and local representatives related to planning issues and provincial interests. In recent years, defense activity has focused upon flight training by allied forces in Goose Bay.
International activities also fall within the responsibility of the secretariat. Intergovernmental Affairs is responsible for the coordination of all policies, programs and activities of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador in relation to other sovereign governments.
Activity
Plan of the Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat 2006-2008 (PDF)
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