Copyright & Privacy Statement: Publications and Proceedings of the House of Assembly Newfoundland and Labrador

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Copyright

Publications, web content and audio/visual proceedings (webcasts) of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, its committees and Management Commission, regardless of format, are protected by copyright.

As representative of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Speaker of the House of Assembly grants permission to excerpt and cite the publications or web content or to rebroadcast the audio/visual proceedings of the Assembly for use in educational institutions and for other purposes, such as private study, academic papers, research, criticism, review or journalistic fair comment. Copies, reproductions or rebroadcast of publications, web content and audio/visual proceedings should acknowledge the source.

Use of publications, web content, or portions thereof, for commercial purpose or financial gain requires the express written approval of the Speaker of the House of Assembly.

With respect to audio/video records, broadcasters, including webcasters, may make use of recorded excerpts of the proceedings in news or public affairs programs or websites or otherwise electronically post excerpts for the purposes of fair and accurate reports of proceedings. The following restrictions apply:

1. Audio/visual program material may not be used in advertising for political parties during election or by-election campaigns, effective from the issuance of the election writ;
2. Audio/visual program material may not be altered or modified, except for length, or used in any form of undignified association. Modifications for length must not change the intent, context, meaning, etc. of the original full-length portion.
3. Use or broadcast of audio/video proceedings for commercial purpose or financial gain requires the express written approval of the Speaker of the House of Assembly.

Breach of these restrictions may be considered contempt of the House of Assembly.

Webcasts are provided for informational purposes only. The printed version of Hansard remains the official record of the proceedings.

No permission to reproduce, adapt or distribute this copyright material, other than that which is expressly stated above, is to be implied by the availability of the material or images on this site. By using, citing, viewing, installing, rebroadcasting or otherwise electronically posting publications, web content or audio/visual proceedings, the user agrees to the foregoing terms and conditions. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms, you do not have the authority to use publications, web content or audio/visual materials for rebroadcast or to otherwise electronically post these items.

External links are provided for the convenience of users. The House of Assembly does not accept any responsibility for content, accuracy, reliability or currency of information on external sites.

All questions concerning these terms, and permissions sought, should be directed to the Clerk of the House of Assembly, P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6. ClerkHOA@gov.nl.ca

Privacy Statement

The House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador maintains this website to assist the public, government and non-government organizations in obtaining information about the House of Assembly.

The House of Assembly is committed to protecting the personal privacy of individuals and organizations who visit this website.

Information which you may supply, including your e-mail address, is considered by the House of Assembly to be confidential and is protected under the provisions of the provincial Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015.

All questions should be directed to the Clerk of the House of Assembly, P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, A1B 4J6. ClerkHOA@gov.nl.ca