If this was the score of a hockey game - many Newfoundlanders and Labradorians would be disappointed. Unfortunately this is not a game or a short-term result - this is Nova Scotia politicians and corporate leaders giving us a severe trouncing on public policy and long-term vision.
Tourism
Well Marine Atlantic has crucified us again by increasing the cost for our Trans Canada Highway across the gulf - effective in February.
Over 2 million visitors in Nova Scotia in 2010.
1/2 million visitors to Newfoundland and Labrador 2010.
Ship Building
Nova Scotia 25 billion dollars Federal Contract 12,000 jobs - for over 25 years
Newfoundland and Labrador (Marystown) 0 dollars Federal Contract 0 jobs
Energy
Muskrat Falls
Nova Scotia gets all the cheap power long-term industrial and energy jobs
Newfoundland and Labrador pays for it and also sees its rates go up as much as 100% short-term construction jobs
Fishery: on the way to the Maritimes - watch
We have no reason to feel cheated right?
I would like to ask Premier Dunderdale - when is it appropriate for us to ask questions or criticize?
once the ink is dry sue.
ReplyDeleteTo WM Murphy - the only thing I need from you is your address for registered mail. If anybody knows who this person is please let me know.
ReplyDeleteMy take on the Ferry Service to the island part of this province su is: There should be only one ferry service to the island from mainland Canada and that should be from Labrador. That is the shortest & less costly route.
ReplyDeleteSave our money & build a tunnel. Use a toll-fee through that tunnel to help recover cost.
In fact a Tunnel from Labrador to Newfoundland would much more cost effective then $4 to $6 biilion for Muskrat Falls, don't u think so?