My sincere condolences to the family of Gerry Tobin.
I would like to thank him for his contribution to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Showing posts with label Gerry Tobin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gerry Tobin. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Condolences Only
My sincere condolences to the family of Gerry Tobin.
I would like to thank him for his contribution to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Important to take a stand on resource development rules...
VOCM and Tely polls...
VOCM question today:
Do you think government should release all the information it has on the Hebron deal?
Just before noon today - 59% no - 36% yes - 4% not sure...
The Tely question August 24th:
Should details of the MOU signed between the province and industry partners to develop the Hebron-Ben Nevis oil field be released to the public?
Final Results - 74% yes - 19% no - 7% undecided.
There is decidedly more wiggle room in the VOCM question - "all the info government has" versus the "MOU" details for the Tely.
It depends of course on how many times the same individual votes - party stacking - etc. Maybe the government is doing one of its own. Can we see the results if that is the case? If not will the government commit to doing a scientific poll on the idea - with - of course - a simple question?
It is very important that we make clear as a people that we want to be involved in the process - as it will include more wind deals - mining deals - and the Lower Churchill deal. If we give Danny a carte blanche mandate to negotiate and sign off as he sees fit - we are deliberately being ignorant - and trusting that one man cannot make mistakes or that no man or woman would ever do anything wrong through error or other circumstances.
I listened to Liberal candidate Gerry Tobin - Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans - talk about the Hebron MOU last week - and he suggested that the MHA's of the Official Opposition be allowed to view it in camera. Okay then what?
That's as bad as government's current lack of openness and accountability. Let's say the Libs see it - in confidence - and find something - what do they do? Advise in secret? This is almost as arrogant as Danny. How about this? Release it for the people to see and judge accordingly. Then let all parties put forth their problems and kudos for the MOU and the policy choices - and if opposed put forth what they would do under the same circumstances.
VOCM question today:
Do you think government should release all the information it has on the Hebron deal?
Just before noon today - 59% no - 36% yes - 4% not sure...
The Tely question August 24th:
Should details of the MOU signed between the province and industry partners to develop the Hebron-Ben Nevis oil field be released to the public?
Final Results - 74% yes - 19% no - 7% undecided.
There is decidedly more wiggle room in the VOCM question - "all the info government has" versus the "MOU" details for the Tely.
It depends of course on how many times the same individual votes - party stacking - etc. Maybe the government is doing one of its own. Can we see the results if that is the case? If not will the government commit to doing a scientific poll on the idea - with - of course - a simple question?
It is very important that we make clear as a people that we want to be involved in the process - as it will include more wind deals - mining deals - and the Lower Churchill deal. If we give Danny a carte blanche mandate to negotiate and sign off as he sees fit - we are deliberately being ignorant - and trusting that one man cannot make mistakes or that no man or woman would ever do anything wrong through error or other circumstances.
I listened to Liberal candidate Gerry Tobin - Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans - talk about the Hebron MOU last week - and he suggested that the MHA's of the Official Opposition be allowed to view it in camera. Okay then what?
That's as bad as government's current lack of openness and accountability. Let's say the Libs see it - in confidence - and find something - what do they do? Advise in secret? This is almost as arrogant as Danny. How about this? Release it for the people to see and judge accordingly. Then let all parties put forth their problems and kudos for the MOU and the policy choices - and if opposed put forth what they would do under the same circumstances.
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