Dunderdale snuck Matthews appointment past the public, Jones discovers

Opposition Leader Yvonne Jones says she is shocked that Elizabeth Matthews has already been secretly appointed to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board.

“The PC government actually appointed Ms. Matthews to the offshore board back in December, but never told the public,” said Jones, who has obtained a copy of the appointment letter. “What they’ve been trying to do since then is promote her to the rank of vice-chairperson.”

Jones noted the Dunderdale government’s accompanying biography of Ms. Matthews, which it is using to convince the federal government to agree to make the former PR director the vice-chairperson of the C-NLOPB, falsely portrays her as the brain trust behind the Williams administration.

“Her title was Director of Communications,” said Jones.

The Liberal Leader said it is unacceptable that Kathy Dunderdale would appoint a former communications director to a position which should be filled by someone with expertise and experience in regulatory and marine safety issues.

Secret Appointment Letter

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