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Yvonne Jones, Labrador Affairs critic and MHA for
Cartwright-L’Anse au Clair, is asking for the immediate release of the study
of the Labrador Marine Service done by the Public Policy Institute at
Memorial University. "I have filed a request
under the Freedom of Information Act to ensure that the people receive a
copy of this report," said Ms. Jones. "If this government was truly
committed to an agenda of openness and accountability, they would release
the report immediately.
"The people of this province do not need government
public relations officers to interpret the findings of this report.
Constituents in my district have told me that they would like to see this
report as soon as it is received by government. The minister should do the
responsible thing and forward copies immediately."
The Liberal MHA has been asking for several months
that Transportation Minister Tom Rideout remove himself from discussions
about this service. "The minister clearly wants this service moved back to
his home district of Lewisporte. I cannot blame any MHA for encouraging
services for their own district. It is unfortunate, however, that Mr.
Rideout is in a position where he could abuse his ministerial power to the
possible detriment of the Labrador coast.
"I call on the premier to remove his minister from
this file before he and his staff compromise the independent study." |