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“Premier Tony Wakeham opened the legislature this week for a four-day debate about the framework agreement, which includes proposals for more than $50 billion worth of new energy infrastructure along the Churchill River.”

“There was turmoil in and outside the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature Monday as a four-day debate about a tentative deal to share Labrador energy with Hydro-Québec got underway.”

“JOHN’S - A four-day debate about a draft energy agreement with Quebec began with a member of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Progressive Conservative party crossing the floor.”

“The legislation lands not long after Carney hosted an international investment summit that sought billions of dollars for infrastructure across the country, including data centres, ports, airports and energy projects.”

“The precise details of that arrangement still need to be worked out, but Carney suggested it could touch on things like critical minerals, AI, defence, energy and finance.”

“What also irked the Péquistes was the fact that Carney and Fréchette were often seen together for major announcements in the days leading up to the campaign, whether it was for the Churchill Falls energy deal or Davie Shipyard’s icebreakers contract.”

“…perations in Halifax, which would be targeted by a poison gas attack to prevent the Royal Navy from using the port, as well as Niagara Falls (power plants), Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Winnipeg (minerals and rail), Vancouver, Victoria, and other…”

“But it was the same type of cocktail chatter and energy you may see in your own industry.”

“The equalization formula, which primarily benefits Quebec, is heavily skewed against Alberta.”

“She appeared alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney twice in as many weeks leading up to the campaign, first to announce the Churchill Falls energy deal and then on Tuesday for the unveilling of $11 billion in funding for six new icebreakers built in Quebec.”