Municipal leaders want in on Muskrat meeting
Labrador mayors say Muskrat Falls meeting between premier and Indigenous leaders should include municipal representation.
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Liberal backbenchers hold the power
"If 10 or more of you get together as a united group you have the power to demand change to this horrible budget. If cabinet is unwilling to act, cross the floor and form the Official Opposition."
“How much do we have to give up before we say that’s enough?”
"We can take a stand --- in our presence, in our words, in our willingness to unite, in our willingness to understand why we are like we are and in the effort to decolonize and take our rightful place on and for our land."
The merchant days are over
"We need to stand together and show that we are more than the quaint people hanging clothes in tourist commercials."
“Keep on marching”
"[T]his government did not concede anything out of 'caring'. They were drove to their knees by the pressure from the marchers..."
Time to take the Leap
"Canadians believe that Canada and the provinces can become world leaders in addressing climate change."
Time to slay the Muskrat Monster
"I love the fact that folks are speaking out about our lost services and our financial state, but I do feel we cannot call ourselves a compassionate people if we are not willing to stand up against Muskrat Falls."
Open letter to Paul Lane
"Your decisions Wednesday have stoked the flames and given the movement courage and hope."