For months now people have asked questions about the Energy Plan - and possible markets for Lower Churchill Power. For his part - the Premier has not lived up to prior commitments on the release date of the energy plan - and frankly does not care to answer legitimate concerns of people on the significant power potential in Labrador.
Kathy Dunderdale does not respond at all - either by choosing to ignore - or told to keep quiet.
Heavy industry is wheeling and dealing globally to enter into power contracts that provide cost competitive - renewable - and reliable supply.
Alcoa has an interest in the Lower Churchill development - we need to know what that interest is.
The provincial registry of lobbyists contains the following:
Particulars: Lower Churchill Development
Registration Number: CL-204-168
Lobby Activity Date: 2007-01-15
Status: Approved
Effective Date: 2006-12-20
Amended Date: 2007-01-15
Approval Date: 2007-01-22
William Wells Consultant Alcoa Canada
Bill is a past CEO of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and arguably has much more experience negotiating on a potential Lower Churchill deal than Ed Martin. If he has been hired by Alcoa to lobby respecting the Lower Churchill development - what is Alcoa interested in?
An aluminum smelter in Labrador?
Let me remind the reader that Danny Williams - when leader of the Official Opposition - wanted all details of negotiations or potential deals on the table in the House of Assembly.
We are still waiting to find out why Conservative strategist and Harper supporter - Timothy Powers - has been hired by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro - how much has he been paid - and what exactly are his terms of lobby.
