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December  2009 Return to Top of Page 21 Government failed again to give birth to midwifery legislation: Opposition 21 Rural communities disadvantaged without high speed internet: MHA Dean 17 Opposition urges strategic fiscal boost for Public Sector Pensioners 17 Opposition urges a responsive Budget 2010 for municipalities 17 Commitment for autonomous Sir Wilfred Grenfell College was political opportunism 16 High food bank usage reveals real face of poverty: Opposition 16 Children in Alternate Living Arrangements still without regulated protection: Opposition 16 Air ambulance service in St. Anthony must be strengthened 15 Poor provincial healthcare performance demands a review: Jones 15 Enhanced Labrador air ambulance service not in government’s flight plan 14 More details needed on Hebron amendments 14 Jones meets with Combined Councils of Labrador 14 Opposition MHAs meet with Labrador-Grenfell Health to discuss regional health concerns 11 Review into probation system should have happened months ago 11 Government still giving no indication that new ferries will be built in the province 10 Labrador house fire shows the need for more improvements in child welfare cases 10 Tourism marketing cut another blow to rural areas charges MHA Dean 9 Fish harvesters should not be treated like criminals for selling fish locally 8 More action needed on housing for post-secondary students 8 Government must be more proactive on addressing public health issues 4 Opposition Leader raises fisheries issues with federal minister 3 Jens Haven school report shows significant action needed to help young people in Nain 2 Opposition Leader to meet with federal fisheries minister 2 Greater commitment needed for the people of Englee 2 Government must settle strike on the Burin Peninsula 2 Government amendment says no to action on moose-vehicle collisions 1 Minister’s sermon confirms secrecy problems at Nalcor 1 Government should follow their own precedent and reverse the decision to close Bayview Collegiate in St. Lunaire-Griquet November  2009 Return to Top of Page 30 Poor federal-provincial relations costing hundreds of thousands in lobbyist fees 24 Opposition Leader announces changes to shadow cabinet 23 Why are local companies in central Newfoundland not being given adjacent wood cutting permits? 23 Media Advisory – Swearing-in ceremony for Marshall Dean 20 Government needs to address gap left with removal of bridges on northern peninsula 20 Dean calls for more government action to help workers on the northern peninsula 20 Marine Atlantic report will hopefully lead to action, not fee increases 17 Government should stop downloading responsibility for Team Gushue Highway on municipalities 17 Government must be more creative in protecting local manufacturing companies 13 Buried justice report highlights yet another government failure: Opposition 13 Ferry tenders breach of Bluebook commitment charges Opposition 10 Jones pleased with signing of coastal stewardship agreement 10 Opposition to present petition calling for action to protect against moose vehicle collisions 9 Media Advisory: Opposition Leader to accept petition from Save Our People Action Committee October  2009 Return to Top of Page 30 Cut the emotions and cut a Lower Churchill Deal instead urges Jones 26 Latest Lower Churchill roadblock shows lack of due diligence by government 23 Same problem, different school 22 Government’s reversal on lab and x-ray demonstrates the ineffectiveness of Tory MHAs 16 Minister’s flippant comments show lack of understanding on importance of lab and x-ray equipment 13 Polling numbers show dissatisfaction with government’s handling of health issues 10 Dialysis situation in St. Anthony must be addressed 9 October is autism awareness month, when will government make improvements? 8 Empty by-election commitments will not save rural health services 6 Province’s response to fisheries crisis underestimates the dire need that exists 2 Consultation would have told government that health cuts are wrong September  2009 Return to Top of Page 30 Opposition Leader to attend Cartwright-L’Anse au Clair district forum 29 Heart patients experiencing delays at the cardiac catheterization lab 25 Opposition Leader to attend Flower’s Cove rally 23 Opposition lobbies federal government to reject NAFO amendments 23 More complaints from residents as Outdoor Bill of Rights still missing 22 Jones calls on government to address deplorable road conditions in Black Tickle 22 Uncertainty remains about the future of health cuts throughout the province 17 Jones pleased with lifting of petroleum pricing freeze in southern Labrador 16 Why has new x-ray machine for Deer Lake clinic been put on hold? 14 Lab and X-ray correspondence raises more concerns 9 Government gets failing grade for safeguarding student health and safety, charges Opposition 9 Still no infectious disease control specialist to protect people of the province 8 Few answers as Health Minister continues to evade questions on removal of lab and x-ray services 8 Is the north-south route for the Lower Churchill dead? 4 Government must listen to the people of Lewisporte and Flower’s Cove 4 Hyperbaric chamber still closed with no response from Health Department 4 Government continues to get failing grade on air quality inspections 2 Government must consult with people struggling to replace oil tanks 1 Rural medical services continue to be eroded by Williams’ Government August  2009 Return to Top of Page 27 Why isn’t air ambulance service working effectively for patients in Labrador? 24 Government must act to preserve southern Labrador air service 14 Government should move forward with anti-scab legislation 14 Jones to meet with Vale Inco strikers in Happy Valley-Goose Bay 13 Autism waitlists continue to delay the diagnosis and treatment of children 10 Taxpayer’s money again being gambled in the risky oil business July  2009 Return to Top of Page 31 Oil tank deadline still not registering with many people 28 Stephenville airport needs immediate attention from provincial government 22 Jones encourages government and Eastern Health to move quickly on recommendations contained in youth mental health review 21 Where is provincial commitment to Southern Coastal Labrador? 20 Opposition questions government’s own compliance to its waste disposal regulations 20 Government pharmacists need salary boost to condense drug wait times says Opposition 20 Home care assessment timeline not acceptable insists Opposition 17 Environmental mink issue downplayed by Minister charges Opposition 15 Industry’s future rests on Fishery MOU says Opposition Leader 8 MHA Jones pleased with Community Recreational Grants for District 2 Opposition challenges government to fix its focus on the fishery June  2009 Return to Top of Page 29 Opposition challenges government to move forward with Inventory Financing Cap subsidy to save this year’s shrimp fishery 29 Federal Government confirms their lack of commitment to CFB Goose Bay 25 What is government’s plan to deal with continued economic downturn in the province? 24 Government should move quickly to help displaced Corner Brook Pulp and Paper workers 23 How bad is the mould problem at St. Francis in Harbour Grace? 19 Government should move quickly to address highways maintenance depots court ruling 18 Another patient falls through the cracks of our health care system 9 Recent plane crash highlights importance of upgrading airport in Port Hope Simpson 5 Media Advisory: Opposition Leader to address Clarenville Rotary 3 Report on foster care reiterates problems throughout the system 3 Latest fiasco shows health minister misled public again May  2009 Return to Top of Page 28 Spring session provides list of accomplishments and disappointments for Opposition 27 Government needs to get more involved on finding answers on plans for CFB Goose Bay 27 Jones pleased motion on autism passes in House of Assembly 25 Time for government to move forward with MRI for central region 25 Many unanswered questions remain on ferry incident in Burnside 21 Better process needed to help municipalities with waste management strategy 19 Student nurses another victim of government’s lock-out 15 Government rushing through legislative agenda to shut down House of Assembly early 15 Butler welcomes funding announcements for Port de Grave District 12 Government remains deficient on school inspections 11 Blacked out Grenfell briefing note raises more questions about autonomy  |  View Grenfell Briefing Note (.pdf) 11 Infrastructure announcements for southern Labrador will benefit communities 6 Health Minister still not addressing root problem of surgery cancellations and Emergency Room waits 5 Fisheries Minister out of the loop as crab fishery faces crisis 4 Jones calls for legislative changes to strengthen pharmacy services 4 Butler calls for greater consultation with Outfitters on caribou action plan April  2009 Return to Top of Page 30 Poor Federal-Provincial relations again cost the province investment opportunities 29 Opposition disappointed government rejects motion for third party investigation into election irregularities 28 Government interference in the granting of fish processing licenses limits effectiveness of Fish Processing Licensing Board 27 Government and nurses should go to binding arbitration 16 Uncertainty for former AbitibiBowater workers in central region has reached its maximum level 16 Dialysis unit needed for southwest coast 9 Opposition hopes Cabinet shuffle will be a fresh start to MUN presidency issue 8 Lack of knowledge on hyperbaric chamber problems again shows Minister out of touch with his department 6 Time to pull the trigger 6 Government lets down Abitibi Workers 2 Government tweaks another Liberal deal 1 Time for consumer advocate to advocate for consumers 1 Government needs a solid plan for Central Region 1 Time for government to stop bullying and start fresh 1 Government cuts to agrifoods agency unacceptable 1 No answers, no solutions coming from government on energy plans March 2009 Return to Top of Page 30 Improved ferry service needed for Little Bay Islands and Long Island 30 Investigation into implications of private foster care services warranted 30 Government disregard for collective bargaining will hinder negotiations with nurses 27 Persistence pays off, Conception Bay North gets funding for design of long-term care facility 26 Budget contains good initiatives; more work needed in other areas 24 Government should release details of initial offer for Star Lake assets 23 Government must outline action plan for Cameron Report 23 More information needed on AbitibiBowater talks 23 Commercial power rates in coastal Labrador must be addressed in budget 23 Jones expresses concerns over Air Labrador downsizing 13 Statement on Cougar Helicopter tragedy 13 Opposition Leader to attend Combined Councils of Labrador meeting 9 Opposition urges independent status for Human Rights Commission 3 Opposition calls for real leadership on Cameron report February 2009 Return to Top of Page 26 Opposition Leader to visit western Newfoundland 24 PUB should hold public consultations on the coast of Labrador 18 Jones pleased with announcement for addictions and mental health centres for youth 18 Unlike previous years, government must ensure tenders are issued for infrastructure projects 16 Jones pleased government ministers finally agree to visit Labrador West 16 Opposition Leader to visit central Newfoundland 11 Jones congratulates Dr. Eddie Campbell; says province lost a great academic leader of our university 11 Improvements still required in process of contacting cancer patients 10 Jones calls for Ministerial Task Force for Labrador West 9 Child and Youth advocate must take action to protect children from extended stays at the Waterford 5 Time for government to bring forward their promised Outdoor Bill of Rights 3 Opposition urges government flexibility in nurses’ new offer January 2009 Return to Top of Page 30 Jones encourages Serco and union to get back to the table to end strike in Goose Bay 30 Government must pay attention to Labrador West 27 More specifics needed on federal budget initiatives 27 Jones highlights coastal Labrador issues at pre-budget consultations 27 Still no action on youth mental health report 23 Government shows neglect on royalty audits 23 Opposition Leader to visit Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Labrador West 22 General theme of government neglect highlights Auditor General’s report 22 Auditor General’s report demonstrates need for greater action and openness on air quality in schools 22 Problems at MMSB must be addressed 20 Jones calls for government to partner with the private sector and provide cell phone coverage for the Trans Labrador Highway 12 Changes needed to the judicial vetting process 9 Appointment of Provincial Court Judge Inappropriate 8 Assistance needed for residents of Williams Harbour 8 Jones thanks government for co-operation on ferry extension