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6 days ago

With Ottawa’s backing, Premier Wakeham says time for Churchill Falls deal is now

It’s Day 2 of the special debate in the House of Assembly today, with lead negotiators backing the deal they helped deliver. But nearly half way through the debate, members of the Opposition parties say they still don’t know if they will vote in favour of the new deal. NTV’s legislative reporter Ben Cleary has […]

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Federal decision has ‘angered our people; but it has also steeled our resolve,’ says NunatuKavut

The President of the Nunatukavut Community Council is speaking out tonight, after Ottawa ended talks about indigenous rights and recognition with groups last week. NTV’s Beth Penney has more in this report.

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Inside Story: Consulting firm faces questions on re-opener clauses, waiting until 2041 in Churchill Falls debate

Consulting firm Power Advisory testified Tuesday in the Churchill Falls debate. The company faced questions on the 50-year term of the proposed deal, and whether it would be advisable to let the contract run out in 2041.

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NunatuKavut Community Council ‘seriously concerned’ with present approach to Churchill Falls MOU debate

NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) President Todd Russell today issued the following statement as the Provincial government begins its special session to debate the latest Churchill River Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): “NCC is warning the provincial government not to go down the path of proceeding with Churchill River developments without the engagement and consent of NCC […]

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