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Provincial election? Bring it on, say Newfoundland critics of Quebec energy deal
The agreement seeks to replace a 1969 contract, aiming to increase provincial revenue amid concerns over undervalued resources and calls for an independent review, say critics.
- Harris said he hopes the public will demand more public discussion about the energy agreement with Quebec and vote according to where they stand on the issue.
- The tentative agreement aims to end 16 years early a contract signed in 1969 that allows Hydro-Québec to buy most of the energy from the Churchill Falls plant in Labrador for low prices.
- Progressive Conservative Leader Tony Wakeham has vowed to have an independent third-party review the draft deal if his party wins the election.
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Provincial election? Bring it on, say Newfoundland critics of Quebec energy deal
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·Winnipeg, Canada
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ST. JOHN的S — The imminence of the provincial elections in Newfoundland and Labrador is a privileged opportunity for the public to demand transparency regarding the new energy agreement with Hydro-Québec, or even to interrupt it, according to its critics. Jack Harris, former NDP MP, is one of the many former politicians, officials and leaders of the province's energy sector to publicly oppose the agreement in principle, claiming that he replicate…
·Richelieu, Canada
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