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Jones asks government to release important Labrador
transportation studies September 14, 2005
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Yvonne Jones, MHA for the District of Cartwright-L’Anse au Clair, is asking
government to release reports related to transportation services and fees in
Labrador. Jones says government has three reports in its possession, the
Labrador marine services study, a study on freight rates and a study on the
regional airport for the south coast of Labrador, but is refusing to release
any of them publicly. "These three reports are very important to the people of coastal Labrador," said Ms. Jones. "Government has had the marine services study in their possession for over a year, they have had the study on Labrador freight rates since May, and have had the report on the regional airport for the area since July. Whether this government realizes it or not, the people of Labrador deserve to see the conclusions of these studies. "This government committed in their election blue book to release all reports within 30 days after it has been received in the department responsible. It is unfortunate that they have decided to break this commitment and not release these three reports, especially the Labrador marine services study that has been in their possession for over a year. It is time these reports were release so everyone in Labrador will know the status of these important issues. "Over the past two years, there has been limited investment made by this government in the District of Cartwright-L’Anse au Clair. As a matter of fact, most of the investment has been limited to these transportation studies, however, the people of the district I represent have not been able to see the conclusions of these reports. I am calling on government once again to live up to their election commitment, release these studies, and let the people see exactly what is being done to address the transportation problems they face on daily basis."
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