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Newfoundland and Labrador Opposition calls to halt vote on Quebec energy deal

  • The Newfoundland and Labrador government voted to proceed with a draft energy deal with Quebec, which is seen as a game-changer for the province.
  • The opposition Progressive Conservatives protested by walking out of the legislature without voting, demanding a review of the agreement.
  • The deal is expected to generate about $227 billion in revenue for Newfoundland and Labrador over the next decades, significantly increasing Hydro-Quebec's payment rates.
  • The provincial NDP and two independents supported the deal, allowing negotiations for final agreements with Hydro-Quebec to continue.
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The opposition remains dubious and calls for an independent review of the agreement before voting.

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The Progressive Conservative leader wants the MOU to be reviewed by independent experts.

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Newfoundland and Labrador Opposition calls to halt vote on Quebec energy deal

Newfoundland and Labrador's Opposition Progressive Conservatives asked the premier today to suspend a vote on a draft energy deal with Quebec's hydro utility until it is reviewed by independent experts.

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A vote in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly on Thursday evening concluded with the decision to go ahead with a draft energy agreement with Quebec, presented as a turning point...

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VOCM broke the news in on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
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