Month in Review – Newfoundland and Labrador

LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Laws

April 30 is the deadline for Newfoundland and Labrador farmers and producers affected by drought conditions in 2025 to apply for federal-provincial relief under two AgriRecovery relief programs: AgriStability, which covers large declines in farming income due to production loss, increased costs and market conditions; and

AgriInsurance, which production insurance against uncontrollable natural perils.

New Laws

Feb 10: Newfoundland and Labrador farmers and producers that lost money due to last year’s drought can now apply for federal-provincial relief under the AgriInvest program, which covers small income declines and investments to manage risk and improve market income. Deadline to apply: September 30, 2026.

Workplace Violence

Jan 27: Newfoundland and Labrador will not participate in the new federal firearms compensation program, which the provincial government says doesn’t “reflect the realities of the province or align with its public safety priorities.” Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories have also indicated they won’t participate in the program.

Action Point: Find out how to implement a legally sound and effective Workplace Violence Prevention Game Plan at your site.

Workers’ Compensation

Feb 28: The new WorkplaceNL Statements of Benefits (T5007) form for the 2025 tax year is now available. The agency will send T5007 forms directly to injured workers who are receiving wage-loss benefits. Anybody with a MyWorkplaceNL online account will receive their T5007 digitally via the online portal. 