If we are that keen on globalization, international markets, and free trade - then we should be at least aware of the game - let alone be part of it.
These are the things that truly annoy me - as a taxpayer and citizen of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Labrador has uranium - the potential is truly world-class, Labrador has hydro - definately
world-class, Labrador has and does play an important role in National security, Labrador has world-class tradespeople, engineers, geologists etc.
The Department of Natural Resources has plenty of employees we pay to find, investigate, and promote the province's natural resources. We have a Department of Business to attract the world to Newfoundland and Labrador and further identify opportunities for local business to play a significant role - such as supply and services to the offshore. The Premier claims he is a multi-millionaire as a result of his exceptional business prowess - and jets around the world gathering business and government intelligence that couldbe used here.
Where are all these people we pay when the opportunity of a couple of generations comes along - clearly suitable for Labrador?
Behind the game! Until Dean MacDonald showed extremely poor judgement by taking a Board position with an energy (uranium) company, the activity in Labrador was not even getting a look-in with the local media.
Then we have Ed Martin, the CEO of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro - sitting with an expanded mandate and all the government support he needs to seek unique opportunities for our crown corporation - yet I have not heard a peep out of him.
Here is a portion of a story out of AXcess News today...
(EUNN) London - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Tuesday that it backed Russia's proposal to develop international uranium enrichment centers that would eliminate the problems faced with controling the source of atomic fuel and prevent nations from making weapons grade plutonium.
Complete Story Here
Please consider what Labrador has to offer - and understand when the IAEA has given its support to such a proposal - and considering the rebirth of the nuclear power interest worldwide - and the security issues associated with certain nations who want to enrich uranium (for energy needs) . Labrador is perfect!
Are we in on this discussion yet?
Danny likes to think big - play with the oil companies - fight with the feds on significant contracts - so now is his moment to take the lead - show us what he can do.
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