Yvonne Jones, MHA for the District of Cartwright-L’Anse au
Clair, says she is pleased that a forestry agreement has been reached with
the Labrador Metis Nation (LMN).
"This agreement is a positive step for the Labrador Metis Nation," said
Ms. Jones. "The Liberal government negotiated the first MOU in forestry and
was ready to finalize the agreement before the election. This agreement has
now been passed and it is important that government continue to have input
from all stakeholders in Labrador on forestry development.
"This fund will allow the LMN to be full participants in the policy,
development and environmental monitoring of the industry in Labrador. I
fully expect government will co-operate fully with existing foresters and
industry operators to ensure that local businesses continue to grow and
expand their operations for the benefits of people in Labrador."