1979 – Establishment of the Provincial Perinatal Program (PPP) (now known as the Perinatal Program Newfoundland and Labrador (PPNL))
1991 – The Canadian Expert Working Group on Breastfeeding was established. This evolved into the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada.
1992 – Provincial Breastfeeding Coalition of NL established (now known as the Baby-Friendly Council of NL)