Still 'to be determined' if final Churchill Falls deal is coming, says N.L. premier
Negotiators said progress is being made on a Churchill Falls energy deal as Newfoundland and Labrador also presses Ottawa on health funding.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham and Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette discussed Churchill Falls energy negotiations during the Council of the Federation meeting in Charlottetown, which concluded Thursday.
- While Fréchette expressed optimism about a deal in the coming weeks, Wakeham told reporters Friday that progress is being made but reaching a final agreement remains "to be determined."
- Wakeham clarified that the 1927 boundary dispute was not discussed, asserting, "Labrador is part of Newfoundland and Labrador always has been, always will be."
- Beyond energy, Wakeham utilized the gathering to address health care funding, claiming the province receives 18 per cent of federal transfers rather than the historical 35 per cent.
- To ensure the best deal for his province, Wakeham seeks increased capacity to transmit power from Labrador for export markets while maintaining a "conservative" approach to negotiations.
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The Prime Minister of Newfoundland and Labrador remains evasive about the ongoing energy negotiations with Quebec.
The Prime Minister of Newfoundland and Labrador remained evasive on Friday when he addressed journalists about the ongoing energy negotiations with Quebec.
Still ‘To Be Determined’ If Final Churchill Falls Deal Is Coming, Says NL Premier
Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier kept his cards close to his chest when speaking to reporters Friday about ongoing energy negotiations with Quebec. Tony Wakeham said negotiators are making progress but it’s still “to be determined” if they will reach final agreements. This despite Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette saying earlier this week she was confident a final deal would be struck in the coming weeks. The two leaders met during this week…
Whether a final energy deal with Quebec will be reached is yet to be determined, says N.L. premier
Fresh off a flight, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham says that he had “good discussions" around a potential energy deal on the Churchill River with Quebec at the summer meeting of premiers.
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