US EditionQuebec energy deal is chief election issue for Newfoundland and Labrador premier
- Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are finalizing an energy partnership agreement and discussing mining opportunities.
- Under the new draft agreement, Hydro-Québec would pay $33.8 billion over 50 years for power from Churchill Falls.
- John Hogan emphasized that halting negotiations could jeopardize the partnership amid election season.
- Tony Wakeham has called for a pause on the negotiations for an independent review of the draft deal.
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Quebec energy deal is chief election issue for Newfoundland and Labrador premier
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Parties Weigh-in on Upper Churchill MOU Finalization Efforts Ahead of Pending Election Call
The premier believes the Churchill Falls MOU is one of the most important things to talk about in the upcoming election. While the writ has yet to be dropped, the election must happen on or before October 14th. Premier John Hogan’s comments came following a meeting yesterday with Quebec Premier Francois Legault and Hydro Quebec CEO Claudine Bouchard. Hogan took a dig at the Opposition PC’s calls to pause discussions to finalize the deal. He says…
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