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In 1982, construction began on the West Block extension, a modern 7-storey structure, which is a six-storey building, with a gross floor area of 34,838 square metres (374,990 sq ft). The original building is now considered the East Block of the Confederation Building. A third building on
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The complex consists of two buildings that house most departments of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. It also contains the provincial legislature, and offices for elected members.
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Opened in 1985, this building is to the west of the East Block and contains most other provincial government departments, and various offices and agencies:
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Howley Building, Higgins Line - Department of Industry, Energy and Technology, Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Municipalities
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a two-storey building housing a day care centre and garage for some provincial government vehicles.
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Remaining departments of the provincial government are located in other offices in St. John's:
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Petten Building, Strawberry Marsh Road - Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
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It is home to these provincial government departments, agencies, and offices:
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About Newfoundland and Labrador – Seat of Government – Confederation Building
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A rear facing view of The Confederation Building, in St. John's Newfoundland.
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Building, 50 Elizabeth Avenue - Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
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Sir Brian Dunfield Building, 50 Mundy Pond Road - Public Service Commission
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81 Kenmount Road - Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
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Argyle Building, Portugal Cove Rd - Research and Development Corporation
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Government building in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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2 Canada Drive - Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
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donated by businessman Paul J. Hohnson in 2000 is surrounded by a
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Buildings and structures in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
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A number of statues and landmarks are located near the building:
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40 Higgins Line - Office of the Chief Information Officer
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Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
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Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Philip Drive
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's
Colonial Building
Office of the Premier
Executive Council of Newfoundland and Labrador
Department of Finance
Department of Justice and Public Safety
House of Assembly
Department of Immigration, Skills and Labour
Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
Industry, Energy and Technology

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