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December 2006 Return to Top of Page
       22 Joyce cautions drivers about snow clearing over Christmas holidays
       22 Opposition says NLTA is right to speak out on classroom issues
       21 Opposition calls for the release of Bull Arm documentation
       21 Foote supports decision of FPI employees
       20 Education minister neglecting responsibility charges Opposition
       19 Premier still hiding details on fibre-optic deal
       19 Opposition renews call for comprehensive review of schools
       18 Opposition supports NLTA Campaign
       15 Opposition fears community group fees for use of schools
       15 Opposition says government should have gone further with rebate
       14 Target social deficit with economic surplus advises Opposition
       13 Opposition holds Question Period despite government's attempt to run and hide from issues
       12 Actions of Government House Leader despicable: Tories break agreement and force early closure of House of Assembly
       12 How deep is the rot at the Bull Arm Site Corporation?
       11 Department of Business renovations show more lavish spending by government
       08 Jones says rate stabilization for isolated communities doesn't address long-term needs
       07 Reid says fibre-optic expenditure should be put on hold until Auditor General's report completed
       07 Resignation of Joan Cleary evident that Bull Arm a feeding trough for political cronies
       07 Government's costly branding program another symbol of misplaced priorities
       07 Opposition welcomes new Mental Health Act
       06 Improper conduct by minister needs to be addressed
       06 Minister refuses to commit to a healthy schools review
       06 Time for immediate progress on poverty reduction
       05 More unanswered questions on fibre-optic deal
       04 Day care issues not addressed by government as crisis deepens
November  2006 Return to Top of Page
       30 Where is the new health care facility for Grand Bank?
       29 Sweeney says government must address doctor shortage in Conception and Trinity Bays
       29 Labrador minister's behaviour unacceptable charges Jones
       29 Unfair treatment of businesses by government: Opposition
       29 Butler reiterates call for air quality tests in all schools
       29 Premier's actions determined tenor of talks
       28 Reid challenges government to release Department of Finance analysis into fibre-optic deal
       28 Is the Bull Arm Site Corporation circumventing the Public Tendering Act to benefit political cronies?
       28 Government's commitment to Stephenville shallow and shocking
       27 All hospital pharmacists deserve wage parity
       27 Involvement of premier in cable deal questioned
       27 Jones questions minister's inactions on Trans Labrador Highway
       24  Corner Brook long-term care facility delayed again
       23 Reid questions excessive expenditures for Premiers Conference
       23 Appalling behaviour for Status of Women Minister: Opposition
       22 Government blocks independent inquiry into fibre-optic deal
       22 Government ignores its own business guidelines
       21 More questions regarding fibre-optic deal sparked by consultant's report
       20 Private Members Motion to discuss fibre-optic deal
       20 Opposition finds government's non-commitment to new school in Paradise doubly ironic
       17 As House of Assembly sets to reopen, Opposition poised to challenge a bumbling government
       17 Opposition concerned about health problems in all schools
       17 Offshore land sale results demonstrate decreasing momentum in oil industry
       15 Tories block investigation into "Cablegate"
       15 Premier and Minister contradicting each other, while Board of Trade Speech raises more questions
       10 Joyce will ask Public Accounts Committee to request auditor general investigate fibre-optic deal
       9 Other Persona deal needs to be examined
       8 Reid calls for release of documentation related to fibre optic deal
       8 FPI making profits while Newfoundland and Labrador workforce remains idle
       6 Many questions arising regarding new fibre deal
       6 Williams' government 3rd anniversary marred by lack of accomplishments and action
       3 Opposition calls for more equitable waste management representation
       2 Reid congratulates Michael on by-election victory
       2 Joyce calls on government to live up to agreement to replace Nicholsville bridge
October  2006 Return to Top of Page
       31 Job fair indicative of government's attitude towards outmigration
       26 Government must start taking responsibility for their inaction on improving the province's ferry fleet
       26 Premier must stop misleading people on resource projects
       23 Joyce questions status of Waste Management Committee proposed for Bay of Islands disposal site
       20 Government has no plan for the fishery
       20 Opportunity must be provided for Burin Peninsula residents to make pre-budget presentations
       19 Time for the premier to stop the rhetoric and outline his plans for the Lower Churchill
       18 Appointment to the Bull Arm Site Corporation questionable
       18 Government should keep their commitment to expropriate Stephenville mill assets
       18 Jones disappointed hospital pharmacists threatened with action should they continue to speak out
       16 Reid says premier's confrontational approach damaging potential investment in Newfoundland and Labrador
       16 Foote questions cost of public relations campaign for new brand
       11 Butler asks for provincial bridge funding for literacy
       10 Government should upgrade ferry fleet and maintain current service
       10 Parsons disappointed Abitibi given green light to decommission Stephenville mill
       6 Time for government to address power costs to consumers
       6 Foote accepts premier's apology
       5 Alzheimer patients deserve more respect from government
       5 Opposition asks Burke to fight literacy cuts
       5 Jones presents Labrador expectations for energy development during consultation process
       4 Jones supports literacy coalition fight to restore funding
       3 Opposition questions spending of over $1 million on a new brand while bread and butter issues are ignored
       3 Foote pleased government finally approves St. Lawrence wind power project
September  2006 Return to Top of Page
       29 Liberals accept NDP request not to run candidate in Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi
       29 Cuts to Community Access Program will have a negative impact
       29 Parsons concerned with cuts to Status of Women and Court Challenges Program
       29 Jones says Harper Government not committed to minority and equal rights
       28 Government's commitment to "Right to Know" week a farce
       28 Is the Lower Churchill another project off the rails?
       27 Butler again calls on minister to address school busing problem
       26 Opposition questions impact of federal cuts in the province
       22 How deep is the rift in the PC caucus regarding FPI?
       22 Jones concerned with crisis developing within hospital pharmacy
       22 Foote says Community Enhancement funding does little to address needs in the District of Grand Bank
       21 Winter maintenance staff should be recalled immediately
       20 Government should lower provincial gas tax
       20 Cartwright-L'Anse au Clair ignored for Community Enhancement funding
       20 Community Enhancement funding a big disappointment
       19 Reid says Community Enhancement funding far from sufficient
       19 Community Enhancement funding not addressing needs
       18 Residents of Harbour Breton must be included in any decision on sale of former FPI plant
       12 Reid questions government's flip-flop on FPI
       12 Education minister more interested in political advertising than school investment
       8 Butler calls on minister to address school busing problem
       5 Joyce pleased road in McIvers to be repaired
August  2006 Return to Top of Page
       31 Accident in McIvers demonstrates need for road repairs
       29 Joyce unimpressed with attitude of Mayor of Corner Brook
       29 As minister goes on the defensive, Foote says rural decline facts speak for themselves
       29 Government in fiscal position to further help families
       29 Langdon calls upon government to reinstate chlorination program in light of high THM readings
       28 Sweeney once again asks minister to resolve water dispute between Victoria and Salmon Cove
       25 Thistle urges government to boost social assistance to relieve back-to-school costs
       23 Foote encourages government to move forward with wind power projects
       23 Joyce disappointed that government not investing in Corner Brook tourist chalet
       22 Parsons says premier's code of conduct unacceptable when dealing with the justice system
       21 Roads in the Bay of Islands continue to be treacherous
       21 Foote links outmigration with premier's actions and inaction
       18 Joyce and Parsons pleased that House of Assembly confirms approval of office rental issue
       18 Foote questions effectiveness of Department of Business
       18 Butler concerned School for Deaf changes will compromise learning environment
       16 Reid says Justice Halley deserves an apology from Premier Williams
       16 Butler presses government to clarify school bus rules
       15 Jones pleased government to reinstate extra trip on Cartwright to Goose Bay ferry service
       15 Public beware: a polling period is here
       14 Joyce calls on Premier Williams to stand up for Stephenville mill
       14 Parsons reiterates call for brush cutting program on Burgeo Highway
       11 Foote says rural reality in stark contrast to government's claims
       10 Opposition questions cuts to school support staff
        9 Joyce disappointed with government's inaction on Stephenville mill
        9 Opposition calls for clarification of "growth hubs"
        9 Butler deems staff cuts at School for the Deaf as dollar-driven
        8 Reid encourages government to accept court decision on C-NLOPB head
        4 Parsons questions Premier's strategy on advancing Hebron development and stabilizing the oil industry
        4 Thistle urges proactive response as electricity rates continue to rise
July  2006 Return to Top of Page
        28 Foote concerned economic growth not reaching rural regions
        28 Opposition pleased with province's growth: attributable to Liberal-launched projects
        24 Reid to visit Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune communities
        24 Sweeney calls for boost for small businesses
        24 Butler questions status of School for the Deaf
        21 Joyce says ferry design announcement reeks of smoke
        21 Joyce once again urges government to release Stephenville Report
        20 Foote seeks update on federal-provincial issues
        19 Opposition charges government with creating climate of wage cutbacks
        19 Barrett urges minister to explain environmental foul-up
        18 Reid calls on Premier to produce rather than posture
        17 Reid takes exception to Hub Cities report which eclipses province
        14 Butler questions backlogs at HRLE
        13 Thistle challenges government to be proactive on countering high home heating costs
        13 Parsons encourages Premier to be firm but not a bully on oil talks
        12 Sweeney urges government to drop insurance tax
          7 Opposition says state of fishery proves fishery summit was a smokescreen
          7 Reid views joint fishing patrols as much ado about nothing
          7 Foote still concerned about future of Fortune plant
          6 Parsons expresses concern for oil and gas industry warning
          6 Reid calls for Great Northern Peninsula action plan
          5 Reid surprised with another cabinet expansion
June  2006 Return to Top of Page
           29 Reid confirms that several Opposition caucus members did receive House of Assembly rings
           29 Foote disappointed with framework plan
           29 Sweeney asks Minister to resolve dispute between towns
           27 Opposition caucus continues meetings on the Great Northern Peninsula
           27 Long-term care beds on the Burin Peninsula should be opened
           23 Opposition caucus to hold meetings on the Great Northern Peninsula
           22 Parsons encourages government to move forward with Lamer Report recommendations
           21 Reid says Premier's comments inappropriate
           21 Parsons encouraged by NOIA's message to Premier on Hebron/Ben Nevis
           16 Reid calls for review of court system to protect the rights of accused
           13 Jones questions decision to award pharmacy network to Quebec company
           13 Joyce calls for release of judicial review committee recommendations for provincial court judge
           13 Jones reiterates call for government to address serious shortfalls of methadone treatment program
           8 Jones concerned with decision to cancel Labrador Coast Guard vessel
           8 Barrett disappointed schools still on the chopping block
           8 Jones calls for investigation of freight and passenger rates for provincial ferries
           6 Butler challenges government to tackle illiteracy problem
           2 Butler says high school textbook fees should also be eliminated
           1 Foote outraged by low income project for former FPI workers
May  2006 Return to Top of Page
           31 Jones disappointed with rushed decision on Labrador school closures
           30 Government neglecting the needs of the Burin Peninsula
           30 Sweeney supports review of antique vehicle licence fees
           30 Parsons disappointed by closure of St. Michael's School
           29 Jones saddened at passing of Doris Saunders: One who gave Labrador its collective memory
           29 Jones calls for HST exemption on private home care services
           26 Government ignores requests for information: Breaks commitment to be open and accountable
           26 Jones calls on government to overhaul rural paramedic services
           25 Reid questions government's next steps after fisheries summit
           25 Parsons pleased government accepts two amendments on FPI legislation
           25 Foote suggests both governments move quickly to deal with crisis in fishery
           25 Thistle reiterates disapproval of permanent camps at Duck Pond
           23 Opposition will introduce nine amendments to FPI legislation
           18 Closure motion demonstrates the heavy-handed nature of the Williams Government
           18 Barrett on minister of education to prevent school closures
           18 Butler questions government on Port de Grave plant closure
           18 Foote views fisheries summit as too little, too late
           17 Barrett questions how a fish company owing $500,000 to Worker's Compensation is permitted to continue operating
           17 Reid says fisheries summit another delaying tactic by the Premier
           17 Foote concerned about delay in government support for Fortune
           17 Joyce congratulates Templeton Academy on official opening
           16 Jones urges government to implement a more effective cancer screening system
           16 Sweeney condemns loss of district EI processing office
           15 Reid disappointed motion for emergency debate on FPI refused by government
           15 Foote condemns government's lack of support for rural communities
           12 Foote terms district road work funding as minimal and disappointing
           11 Reid asks what improvements have taken place in the fishery to permit Premier Williams to leave the province for a conference
           11 Thistle challenges government to implement a broader household energy rebate
           11 Road work announced for Bay of Islands an insult
           11 Barrett criticizes government's roads work announcement for Bellevue District
           11 Sweeney says government's roads announcement a callous disregard for public safety
           11 Foote tags Rural Secretariat as impractical and ineffective
           10 Langdon calls on government to release Stephenville flood reports
           10 Jones says government needs to do more for nurses if they are truly committed to Nursing Week
           10 Foote terms premier's stance on resource development as double standard
           8 Parsons requests details on Lower Churchill
           8 Jones wants benefits for Labrador from Lower Churchill announcement
           5 Bennett challenges government to generate a provincial wide agenda
           5 Foote questions government about the plans for Fortune
           3 Jones disappointed government did not support NDP Private Members Motion
           3 Jones disappointed and concerned over direction of provincial child care
           2 Parsons says timing critical for government to bring forth Energy Plan
           2 Sweeney calls upon government to make necessary repairs to roads
           1 Parsons calls on government to appoint Max Ruelokke as Chair and CEO of C-NLOPB
April 2006 Return to Top of Page
           27 Reid once again calls for public inquiry into ongoing FPI fiasco
           27 Thistle disappointed Buchans Highway not included in road improvement funding
           26 Foote calls upon the premier to get involved
           25 Joyce calls for government action on replacing Wild Cove dump
           13 Liberal Caucus to meet in Stephenville
           13 Parsons says government hypocritical on requested Hydro rate increase
           13 Foote disappointed with premier's lack of progress in dealing with the fishery
           13 Reid says driver examiner should be returned to Fogo and Change Islands
           13 Sweeney calls for government to reinstate driver examination services in other areas
           12 Parsons renews call for release of information on failed Hebron/Ben Nevis negotiations
           12 Jones concerned Status of Women Minister not protecting women's interests
           12 Butler encourages support of Private Members Motion on custodial management
           11 Barrett calls on Education Minister to keep Burin Peninsula schools open until replacement school built
           11 Joyce calls on government to find a solution for laid off loggers in Corner Brook
           11 Parsons pleased government reinstates driver examiner services in Burgeo
           11 Jones concerned over government's inaction on ambulance services
           10 Sweeney calls for Conservative election promise on gun control to be honoured
           7 Thistle calls on government to upgrade unsafe Buchans Highway
           6 Jones exposes hypocrisy of Status of Women Minister
           6 Butler concerned about deteriorating health services in region
           6 Foote challenges Premier to focus on fishery before it is too late
           6 Jones says Multiple Sclerosis and Arthritis patients suffering from government's lack of funding
           5 Joyce pleased resolution near to re-open respite care beds in Corner Brook
           5 Sweeney says long-term care facility for Conception Bay North fell off radar screen
           4 Parsons calls for details of Hebron/Ben Nevis negotiations
           3 Bennett concerned with ramifications of Hebron/Ben Nevis decision
March 2006 Return to Top of Page
           31 Reid asks Minister Hearn to reconsider closing date for crab season
           31 Jones says Multiple Sclerosis and Arthritis drugs should have been covered in the budget
           31 Butler says budget does little to aid the under-funded public library system
           30 Bennett says budget does little for average person
           30 Funding to re-open highways depots should have been in budget
           30 Budget of false expectations for education
           30 Foote says rural Newfoundland and Labrador overlooked in budget
           30 Sweeney calls fee reductions in budget an empty-handed measure
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