Federal government officially commits to Muskrat Falls
A recap of the news conference this morning, including photos and the MOU document
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The Newfoundland and Labrador farming sector will receive more than $11 million to promote innovation in the sector and reduce the risk of foreign animal diseases. Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador, Federal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the Queens Privy Council, Peter Penashue and the Honourable Shawn Skinner, Minister of Natural Resources, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, made the announcement today in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The joint investment by Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador will focus on two initiatives, and provide: $7.5 million for the Agriculture Research Initiative to help farmers and others in the sector lower production costs, enhance environmental sustainability and seize opportunities in new crop varieties, livestock and crop management practices through new techniques especially suited to the Newfoundland and Labrador climate; and $3.9 million for the Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Specified Risk Materials Disposal Initiative to build a new animal disease laboratory…
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Natural Resources Minister Shawn Skinner says that his government agrees in principle with Commissioner Robert Wells’ recommendation to create an independent board responsible for offshore safety – but warns that it won’t be as easy as it sounds. Natural Resources Minister Shawn Skinner says in order to make changes, the provincial government has to consult with the federal government and open up the framework concerning the offshore regulator set out in the Atlantic Accord. That, he says, will take some time. Source: VOCM
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