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December 2005 Return to Top of Page
21	Consultation process on Eastern School District restructuring report a sham
20	Broader consultations should have been held on Sunday hunting decision
19	Plan B for Stephenville area short on details and action
15	Reid says Abitibi closure devastating news for the people of Bay St. George region
15	Joyce still awaiting details on Nada Borden's patronage appointment
15	Jones calls for community shrimp allocation to Black Tickle and an end to allocations for private companies
13	Reid pleased Raw Material Sharing system to be scrapped
12	Public inquiry into accident should be held
12	Opposition wants answers on broadband deal: $10 million goes to Premier's former business partner
8	More political patronage: Joyce calls for job details on Vice-President of the PC Party
8	Is government planning to close schools in the Eastern School District?
7	Jones criticizes government's flip flop on Lower Churchill: Private Members Motion defeated despite prior commitments
6	Parsons disappointed with changes to Order of Newfoundland and Labrador selection committee
6	Jones says government must investigate removal of child from Pasadena home and re-assess adoption policy
2	Joyce says Premier and Minister Marshall should stop Hay Report recommendation 172
2	Jones questions why former Transportation Minister didn't fight to include Route 516 in National Highway designation
1	Foote says Fortune situation further emphasizes need for inquiry into operations and management of FPI
November 2005 Return to Top of Page
30	Reid disappointed processing licence no longer in Englee
30	Thistle questions spending of hundreds of thousands of dollars on inactive Ottawa office
30	Foote says Premier missed the boat
29	Fogo Island hospital should be opened to full capacity
28	Joyce disappointed Hay Report recommendations being implemented
28	Andersen wonders why Premier continues to discriminate against Labrador youth because of where they live
25	Foote questions why FPI is not moving forward with their income trust proposal
24	Finance Minister refuses assistance to low income families and voluntary organizations suffering from high energy prices
24	Leary's Brook announcement another positive polling period goodie
23	Government must come clean about tire recycling program
23	Foote disappointed that Private Members Motion defeated: Government proves income trust vote a sham
23	Joyce says Minister Taylor must be challenged for issuing false statements regarding road work
23	Foote says government not doing enough to fight for early retirement package in fishery
22	Opposition calls for focus on child poverty issues: 24,000 children in province live in poverty
22	Joyce demands government accountability on highway maintenance policy
21	Is government allowing FPI to process Newfoundland and Labrador fish in Great Britain?
21	Foote tables Private Members Motion calling on government to conduct an inquiry into FPI operations and stop income trust
21	Butler demands release of information concerning watch received in Qatar
18	Opposition Leader announces changes to shadow cabinet
18	Joyce says government must be held accountable for statements concerning highway maintenance operations
17	Opposition has major concerns about water quality: Health implications warrant comprehensive response
17	Opposition forwards new information to Minister: Need for full and open investigation on Agent Orange
16	Latest government appointments nothing more than crass political patronage
16	Parsons pleased drop-trailer service to remain in effect: Calls upon federal minister to act on other recommendations
16	Public Accounts Committee to meet in January with ALC President
15	Reid questions government investment in winter highway maintenance
10	Reid disappointed that no draft energy plan released for public discussion
10	Jones presents Labrador issues to pre-budget consultations
9	Andersen says time is right to move forward with construction of auditorium in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
9	Joyce pleased Minister to reverse stumpage fee increase: Calls on Cabinet to approve the change immediately
8	Opposition Leader responds to Cabinet shuffle
8	Reid shocked by Minister Taylor's comments: Calls for inquiry into Fishery Products International
7	Parsons demands release of report on youth escapes and calls for a comprehensive action plan
4	Butler says people suffered to get balanced budget: Time to focus on eliminating the social deficit
3	Reid says budget surplus does not come as a surprise
3	Report on Marine Atlantic incident emphasizes ferry safety: Review of provincial ferry training and procedures needed
2	Joyce wants public consultations and environmental assessment before tires are burned in Corner Brook
2	Barrett calls on public to come forward with information to assist Agent Orange investigation
1	Reid calls upon government to bring forward legislative changes to fishery in coming session of legislature
1	Public Accounts Committee looking for details on lotto revenues
1	Foote says Parkers Cove situation is representative of government neglect in many rural areas
October 2005 Return to Top of Page
31	Newly increased forestry fees hurting independent works contractors
31	Barrett seeks update on stockpiled tires and says environmental assessment and consultations must precede burning approval
28	Reid thanks Jack Harris for his commitment to the people of the province
28	Thistle concerned with future of Number 7 machine at Grand Falls-Windsor Abitibi operation
28	Barrett renews call for expansion of public transportation as part of comprehensive action plan to address fuel prices
27	Butler says shortcomings of government heating rebate program is further evidence of need for a comprehensive strategy
26	Reid pleased framework agreement appears reached with Abitibi, but thinks it is far from perfect
26	Sweeney says penitentiary should be replaced with new facility at Harbour Grace site
26	Abitibi energy issues apparently addressed, why is the company now asking for union concessions?
25	Reid encourages government to reconsider heating rebate program
25	Sweeney says recent report on automobile insurance rates should be a wake up call for government
25	Government elevators breaking down: Still no word from Minister on labour relations assistance
24	Sweeney demands answers on fuel price regulation: Why are consumers being gouged by companies and government?
24	Thistle says a financial update necessary to give proper recommendations to Minister during consultations
24	Opposition asks about immigration policy: Will province offer funding for immigrants?
21	Two year anniversary of the Williams Government nothing to celebrate
21	Call for details of Agent Orange investigation: Opposition provides information to Minister
21	Government rebate program does not going far enough to ease province-wide impact of energy prices
21	Opposition concerned about youth escapes: Are there problems at the Youth Centre?
20	Why isn't FPI keeping commitments to Fortune and Harbour Breton?
20	Jones pleased government will commit more funding to Community Enhancement Program
20	Changing laws to avoid criticism is not democratic
19	Jones says people of Labrador entitled to benefits from the Lower Churchill
19	Joyce corrects Minister, cuts are taking place in the education system
19	Barrett concerned with elevator workers strike: Asks Minister to help find solution
18	Fraser Institute Report highlights long waiting lists: Jones says government must find a way to address problem
18	Thistle angry work on cancer clinic not taking place this year
18	Foote pleased upgrades to Route 220 will take place
17	Abitibi deadline quickly approaching: Why won't government release proposals for public input?
14	Foote takes exception to road work cancellation
14	Reid says FPI must honour commitments
13	Opposition wants healthier food in schools: Government must supply funding rather than avoiding issue
13	Barrett pleased following meeting with three Ministers: Expects funding for Arnold's Cove area soon
13	Thistle demands government action on heating costs: Calls for rebate and elimination of HST
13	Agent Orange may have been used in province: Opposition wants full investigation and testing
13	Government cutbacks affecting librarian services offered in schools
13	Opposition members hopeful meeting with ministers will result in more support for fish industry workers
12	Reid questions political appointment of Lobbyist Commissioner
12	Sweeney says Minister Byrne not addressing infrastructure issues in Conception Bay North
11	Minister Hedderson should get watch appraised: Double standard being set by government
11	Butler pleased road repairs being done: New Harbour Barrens Road important local route
7	Sweeney calls for return to principle of fuel price regulation: Says prices should not increase this weekend
7	Barrett wants commitment that contracts will not be imposed: Hopes Williams Government has learned from past strikes
7	Insurance savings not being passed on to consumers: Sweeney demands investigation by Minister
6	Opposition wants action to reduce insurance taxes: Other provinces do not charge insurance sales tax
6	Opposition want information on crab workers program: Government not dealing with crisis they created
6	Minister Hedderson hiding travel claim to Qatar?
5	High fuel prices impacting volunteer service sector: Opposition writes Minister to encourage involvement
5	Federal Government bringing forward energy program: Time for the Province to introduce rebate and tax break program
4	Fish Processing Licensing Board a charade: Minister Taylor admits he has final decision
4	Thistle says government needs to immediately address school bus contracts in the wake of high fuel costs
4	Barrett says government should explore enhanced public transportation as part of comprehensive plan on fuel prices
4	More office reorganization at HRLE coming: Opposition wants reversal of policy direction
3	Thistle shocked with Justice Minister's press release
3	Barrett says research and studies on burning tires should be publicly released prior to final decision being made
3	Petroleum prices increase again: Reid call for universal tax relief program for all citizens
September 2005 Return to Top of Page
29	Opposition continues to question impact of fuel prices: Economy suffering as government refuses to take action
29	Fuel prices impact ambulance operators: Opposition wants action before service interrupted
29	Minister Rideout using consultant's report as a smokescreen to back away from election commitment
26	Reid renews call for release of Abitibi documents
26	Opposition calls for closer monitoring of offshore oil platforms
23	Reid disappointed with outcome of Abitibi negotiations: All discussed proposals and offers must be made public
23	Opposition renews call for release of energy plan
23	Joyce says Minister Rideout backing away from election commitment
23	Butler calls on Minister to get involved: High fuel prices impacting volunteer service sector
23	Barrett seeks information on status of labour negotiations with teachers, doctors and nurses
22	Petroleum price increase imminent: Government's only response is to fire the Acting Petroleum Director
21	Secretarial cuts having a negative impact on schools
20	Thistle renews calls for home heating rebate program: Says cheques should be sent before winter begins
20	Butler wants school fees eliminated
20	Opposition says vessel replacement announcement does not satisfy campaign promise
20	Strengthened Final Offer Selection should replace RMS: Reid questions when Cashin Report will be released
19	Reid disappointed with government's inaction on fishery issues
16	Reid says province's fishing industry in crisis
16	Jones supports national highway designation for Trans Labrador Highway
16	Opposition wants action on vessel replacement: Recent problems emphasize urgency of problems
16	MHAs to meet with union officials and fish harvesters
15	Butler says high fuel prices impacting not-for-profit sector: Government has responsibility to protect vulnerable in society
15	Langdon encourages government to be vigilant in anticipation of Hurricane Ophelia
14	Reid congratulates Rex Goudie on his hard work and determination
14	Jones asks government to release important Labrador transportation studies
14	Jones demands probe of freight and passenger rates for provincial ferries
13	Online discussion paper for snowmobile permits flawed: Reid asks for public consultations or new survey
13	Thistle wants update on Abitibi talks: Communities cannot be left in the dark
9	Government stifles Opposition attempts to get information
9	Teacher cuts having a negative impact on students: Some classes have 38 children
8	Reid calls upon government to release information regarding Abitibi negotiations
7	Sweeney calls for investigation of legal price gouging: Wants immediate involvement of Minister
6	Sir Wilfred Grenfell College should be made a national Centre of Excellence for Environmental Research and Study
6	Jones tells PUB review that gas prices should be made uniform for all areas of the province
2	Opposition calls for more school bus inspections to ensure safety of children
2	Opposition wants answers on discarded tires: Minister should address safety and storage problems
1	How high will gas prices go before government is prepared to step in and reduce taxes
1	Barrett says Finance Minister should practice what he preaches when it comes to job cuts
August 2005 Return to Top of Page
31	Sweeney wants more comprehensive consultations for ATV changes before more regulations implemented
31	Government should invest windfall oil profits to eliminate school fees
30	Reid questions selection process used to find operator for New Ferolle plant
29	Finance Minister misleading people of the province
29	Thistle says consumers need permanent heating rebate program: Electricity users should not be left in the cold
25	Joyce calling on Corner Brook Pulp and Paper and C.E.P. to renew negotiations
24	Government should help fish harvesters suffering from poor crab season
24	Foote says fuel prices impacting on economy: Rural areas will suffer if government does not take action
24	Foote pressures government to keep commitment to undertake roads work in Grand Bank District
23	Reid says road tenders being cancelled: Will government fail to spend roads budget again this year?
22	Gas prices up again, little progress with Abitibi: Time for government to release long-awaited energy plan
22	Government should eliminate increased fees as a step towards decreasing red tape
19	Englee crab license should be withdrawn from Daly Brothers
18	Reid shocked no energy rebate program in place for low income earners and seniors
17	Reid renews call for break on gas taxes
17	Joyce calls on Federal Government to allow food fishery in the Gulf
16	Joyce pleased North Shore Highway will finally get attention it requires
16	Thistle says government must act to ease the burden of high energy costs
15	Barrett questions whether safety and storage issues for recycled tires being addressed
13	Need for greater openness on oil spill data - Opposition: Minister should state government position
12	Liberal MHA disgusted with federal management of fishery: Province, not Greenpeace, should be making our case
12	Joyce outraged with special treatment for roads program: Says Rideout must put safety above politics
10	Joyce says government must be accountable with road work: Says Route 440 in McIver's a priority
5	Barrett renews call for independent offshore monitors: Oil spill reports should be made public
2	Media Advisory: Opposition to meet with Abitibi
July 2005 Return to Top of Page
29	Opposition welcomes court challenge to arrogance of Williams government
29	Reid says government must consider impact on communities and restart negotiations with Abitibi
28	Joyce says government needs to prioritize road repairs: North shore Bay of Islands road dangerous and must be fixed
27	Sweeney pleased with PUB review but says government must act now to deal with high fuel prices
22	Reid says government should eliminate school fees for K-12 starting in September 2005
18	Oppositions says ferry study a delay tactic and waste of money: Government should keep promise made during election
13	Parsons calls for investigation into David Nagle case
12	Reid expresses condolences to Moores family
8	Road conditions in province unacceptable: Andersen says government must act to improve infrastructure
7	Butler says housing money should be used to improve housing, not pave roads to golf courses
7	White Paper provides some good initiatives: Reid remains cautious about long-term impacts
6	Barrett says government money should not be used to pave road to Premier's golf course while residents on class four roads suffer
6	Reid says White Paper on post-secondary education should be released
5	Jones says crab workers in southern Labrador suffering: Assistance package must be improved
5	Hay Report being implemented for Grenfell Board? Jones concerned positions not being filled
June 2005 Return to Top of Page
30	Williams Government open and transparent? Parsons says lack of action speaks louder than words
30	School bus announcement doesn't go far enough: Sweeney renews call for task force to develop safety strategy
29	Foote says a portion of increased oil revenues should be spent to complete health care facility in Grand Bank
29	Government making windfall profits while gas prices skyrocket: Reid says now is the time to give consumers a break
28	Reid says crab support program should be expanded to include other impacted workers
28	Barrett disappointed government members vote down amendments to FPI Income Trust proposal
28	Sweeney wants re-examination of St. Joseph's school situation in wake of Leo Burke Academy decision
27	Increased panhandling not isolated: Government must deal with social policy to address problem
23	Thistle wants immediate release of White Paper on Post-Secondary: Says governments commitment to transparency a farce
22	Butler and Sweeney express concerns regarding CBN health care: Demand information on planned facility
17	Electricity rates go up again: Reid says rebate program should be examined
16	Reid says cuts to depots will negatively impact road maintenance in the province
15	Reid says crab industry facing an upcoming crisis: Government must have income support plan in place
15	Foote concerned about government's secrecy and lack of research into new call centre company
14	Reid says timing of school announcement suspicious: Other scheduled school closures must get similar treatment
14	Jones says crab workers in Labrador face immediate need: Wants assistance program to commence by June 20th
14	Liberal MHA wants commitments for Towns: Does not trust FPI or PCs to keep commitment
13	Reid says federal government assistance should not be tied to FPI Income Trust debate
13	Reid questions government's heightened interest in central Newfoundland events
9	Jones says problems with Raw Material Sharing evident in Labrador plant
7	Reid congratulates George Saunders on Exploits nomination: Opposition Leader campaigning in district today
7	Jones congratulates Todd Russell on taking seat in House of Commons
6	Reid disappointed with FPI's Income Trust proposal: Government must release legal opinions
3	Reid pleased with level of interest for Liberal nomination in Exploits District
3	Jones says dismissal of Ann Marie Hann another blow to women
3	Foote says Business Department not a priority for the Premier
3	Butler says numerous flaws in ATV legislation demonstrates need for re-examination
2	Reid says Exploits byelection a rural test for the Williams Government
2	Andersen wants funding for Labrador auditorium: Students want commitment before summer break
1	Jones questions government's intentions entering into negotiations with nurses
1	Andersen says government's plan to cut road maintenance personnel misguided
May 2005 Return to Top of Page
31	Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador announces new Leader
30	Grimes says 16 years in politics were very rewarding: New interim leader to be chosen this week
26	Sweeney says government must hold consultations before implementing ATV regulations
25	Has government already agreed to FPI's Income Trust transaction?
25	Butler says new smoking rules not perfect: Some provisions should be revisited
24	Jones demands release of report on marine freight rates: Says new rates should be set for 2005 season
24	Fisheries Minister backtracks on promise to accept Richard Cashin's recommendation
19	Foote says government should host seminars in rural communities
19	Thistle outraged with Education Minister's comments regarding gambling in Junior and Senior high schools
19	Conference Board of Canada confirms government's cuts and inaction hurting rural communities
18	Butler wants details of plant worker assistance: Wage and qualification details should be made public
17	Jones says government cuts will cripple the Combined Councils: Demands that Hickey stand up to Premier
17	Jones says government amendments to Bill 28 once again ignore Metis
16	Reid asks if pilot project could be extended to two years: Premier refuses to answer questions
16	Jones says patients have a right to know location of accredited mammography units
16	Jones says government's inaction on OxyContin issue harmful to the people of the province
12	Reid says poker becoming a problem in the province's schools: Time for government to take action
12	Sweeney says he has serious concerns with government's piecemeal approach to insurance reform
11	Grimes disappointed government MHAs vote against motion on crab production quotas
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