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July 2010 Return to Top of Page 20 Opposition Leader expresses condolences to families and friends of Twillingate victims 16 Health minister’s air ambulance comments misleading: MHA Dean 15 Opposition questions timing of Lower Churchill Benefits Strategy 14 MOU progress appears less than encouraging: Opposition 13 Government’s promised ATV regulations long overdue says Opposition 9 Opposition leader speaks at Women Parliamentarians Conference 6 Fisheries minister’s admission troubling says Opposition 2 Investment in fisheries science positive and long overdue says Opposition June 2010 Return to Top of Page 30 Government trying to save face on mill mishap says Opposition 30 Government’s silence on Marine Atlantic unacceptable: Opposition 28 Government’s handling of mill file with Germany company careless 28 Federal fisheries minister visit to district positive: MHA Jones 24 Opposition Leader to meet with municipal officials and plant workers in Jackson’s Arm 24 House session exposes major government weaknesses: Opposition 24 Funding approval for new town hall in Isle aux Morts good news for the community 23 Government’s decision to reject changes to legislature rules shows they prefer dysfunctional House of Assembly 23 Opposition says fishery quota cuts and government inaction worrisome 22 Greater investment needed in senior’s resource centre 22 Long medical waitlists need corrective action, not rhetoric says Opposition 22 Environment Minister confirms once again that she is not doing her job 17 Municipal sector burdened by too many costs says Opposition 16 Better system needed for Early Childhood Educators 16 Government insensitive to relocated Air Ambulance staff says MHA Dean 15 Opposition encourages governments to rebuild fishery stocks 15 More action needed to address concerns of personal care home operators 15 Changes to Fatal Accidents Act could have been more effective if Opposition amendment was accepted 10 Government not doing enough to mitigate moose accidents: Opposition 10 Road between Red Bay and Mary’s Harbour in desperate need of major repair work 10 Diluted fishery motion shows government out of touch on fishery issues 10 Air ambulance problems starting already 9 Gulf Turbot fishery not accommodating our fishermen: Opposition 8 Opposition introduces four amendments to the Care and Protection of Children and Youth Act 8 Placentia Bay issues prove once again the Minister of Environment not doing her job 8 Jackson’s Arm plant workers deserve meaningful government support: Opposition 7 Will government support a graving dock for Marystown? 7 Opposition Private Members Motion addresses major fishery gap 3 Follow New Brunswick’s lead and get moving on fishery issues: Opposition 2 Ramp up Bell Island ferry service with new vessel urges Opposition 2 Documents show air ambulance decision made well before Drodge Report 1 Opposition warns government not to hang everything on MOU May 2010 Return to Top of Page 31 Anti-replacement worker legislation: yes or no? 31 Lower Churchill project years away from sanction and development 27 MOU puzzle needs a more proactive approach says Opposition 26 Opposition encourages government to reject ALC online casino gambling 25 MHA Dean urges reinstatement of processing protection for Northern Peninsula shrimp plants 21 Opposition Leader offers prayers and support to Labrador families 20 All-party HOA committee needed to pressure feds on shrimp quota: Opposition 20 Expropriation blunder costs will continue to add up 19 Government admits taxpayers on the hook for hundreds of millions in clean-up costs 19 Fishery minister’s approach to advocating for the fishery wrong: Opposition 18 Loss of appeal of EPA case could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions 18 Dumped government motion proves members are blindly fed and led 17 Major road repairs needed between Red Bay and the L’Anse au Clair 17 Minister violates own Environmental Protection Act: Opposition 17 Government must provide English version of Regie decision before debate can take place 13 Government’s Broadband Initiative gone underground says Opposition 13 Williams Government anything but open and accountable! 13 Government should have released environmental assessment documents instead of hiding the information 12 Government’s amendment of Oil Spill Task Force motion dilutes its intent 11 Williams Harbour wharf another casualty in the budgetary process 10 Government again shows air ambulance report nothing but a farce! 10 Opposition calls upon government to protect OCI fish plant workers 10 Task force should be formed to evaluate offshore environmental regulations 6 Government fails to disclose reports on all Abitibi contamination sites, charges Opposition 5 Mayor’s email exposes health minister’s threatening and bullying behaviour 4 Psychologist suspension raises more questions about youth mental health 3 Opposition concerned government-appointed voice for children is silent? 3 As equity partners, are we prepared for any potential offshore environmental disaster? April 2010 Return to Top of Page 30 Do the right thing and pay Abitibi cleanup contractors! Opposition urges Government 30 Just the facts: Abitibi expropriation blunder 29 Release the former college president from her gag order 29 Time to scrap the Ottawa Ambassador office 29 Premier’s comments on fishery the heights of hypocrisy says Opposition 29 Dean questions MHA Young’s commitment to his constituents 29 Media Advisory: Opposition Leader to speak at College of the North Atlantic Graduation 28 Air Ambulance Private Members Motion callously defeated by government: MHA Dean 27 Opposition fisheries critic challenges Williams’ government on urban-rural divide 27 Where’s the openness and accountability on the cancellation of the Labrador detention centre? 27 Where’s the openness and accountability on the Abitibi expropriation blunder? 26 Air Ambulance decision still not flying with region or Opposition 26 Government refusal to assist crab industry is nothing short of abandonment says Opposition 25 Media Advisory: Demonstration at Confederation Building 21 Opposition questions value of Rural Secretariat in light of  Air Ambulance decision 21 Time is NOW for government to invest in the fishery says Opposition 21 Take it or leave it approach will do little to reach a settlement with doctors 20 Fishing industry caught in government’s net of inaction says Opposition 20 Why isn’t government using Nalcor plane for third air ambulance? March 2010 Return to Top of Page 30 Government misses the mark on Labrador budget initiatives 30 Neglect of fishing industry is the hallmark of the Williams Government 29 Persistence paid off as dialysis approved in budget says MHA Parsons 29 Butler says kick start of Long-Term Care facility at Carbonear a budget positive, but urges fast-tracking 29 Budgetary spending not keeping pace with current and future revenues 29 Jones pleased medical transportation motion passes in House of Assembly 26 Dean encourages government to re-evaluate air ambulance decision; allow hospital employees to speak out 25 Media Advisory: Public demonstration and meetings in St. Anthony 25 Ministers ineffective; time for the premier to take lead on 5-Wing Goose Bay 25 Air Ambulance Review and relocation decision both flawed, says Opposition 23 Government’s efforts to revitalize 5-Wing Goose Bay remain ineffective 19 Opposition agrees leadership in the fishery begins with the Premier 19 Government’s irresponsible behaviour must stop 18 Media Advisory: Opposition Leader available to the media 18 Premier and Minister inciting doctors to take further action 12 Seafood Report 2009 a wake-up call for government says Opposition 12 Statement on one year anniversary of Cougar Helicopter tragedy 8 Jones celebrating International Women’s Week and urging a bolder agenda for  rural women 5 Jones hopes for court success for fishers affected by license buy-back program 5 Opposition Leader to attend Labrador Winter Games 3 Media Advisory: Opposition Leader available to the media 3 Cyclosporine errors much more serious than being conveyed by government February 2010 Return to Top of Page 25 Opposition supports Fish Price-Setting Panel as legitimate process 25 Opposition urging interim financing for Stephenville Airport 22 Government must do more to protect Red Wine caribou herd 22 Media Advisory: Opposition Leader available to the media 19 Situation in Isolated Communities in Labrador becoming desperate and Government failing to act 18 What is the status of the new animal protection legislation? 15 Minister out of touch with Labrador issues 9 Coastal Labrador challenges highlight Jones’ pre-budget submission 5 Opposition Leader attending Combined Councils of Labrador meetings 3 Assessment needed to address growing chronic care concerns on northern peninsula 2 Jones wishes Premier well in his surgery and recovery 1 Seal products fashion show a huge success and opportunity for the province 1 Opposition urging immediate involvement of the Feds in fisheries MOU process January 2010 Return to Top of Page 29 Butler still receiving complaints about residential oil tank replacement program grants 28 Government continues to ignore message of mismanagement outlined in AG report 28 Parsons challenges Prime Minister to update people of the province on possible missile launch 26 Jones to give presentation at Northern Lights 2010 Conference 22 2010 should be Year of the Fisheries for the Williams Government 19 Possible changes to NB Power deal will hopefully identify new opportunities for Lower Churchill 15 Jones encourages settlement on Voisey’s Bay strike 15 Premier’s attacks on Grenfell administrators deflecting from real issue 14 Home inspector standards needed to protect consumers: Opposition 13 Home care policies negatively impacting rural residents 12 Worker’s Compensation excessively burdensome on small business 6 Jones calls for permanent travel subsidy for Williams Harbour and Black Tickle 6 Apollo service should be extended 6 What is the true status of the Conception Bay North long-term care facility?