Media Advisory: Premier Wakeham to Speak at Rotary St. John’s Luncheon

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham says he will not disclose details of the review of the draft energy deal with Hydro-Québec until its final report is released publicly on May 19, and that the three-person panel will also discuss their findings then. He notes he has had the panel’s report since Friday and has spoken with Quebec Premier…

Premier Tony Wakeham of Newfoundland and Labrador says U.S. moves to annex Greenland underscore the case for increased federal defence spending in the province. He notes Newfoundland and Labrador’s strategic location, workers, and facilities as reasons to boost Ottawa’s defence funding and plans to raise the issue at a first ministers’ meeting and with…

Premier Tony Wakeham of Newfoundland and Labrador says U.S. moves to annex Greenland bolster the case for increased federal defence spending in Newfoundland and Labrador, and he urges Ottawa to step up its NATO-mandated military spending. He notes the province’s strategic location and capabilities, plans to raise the issue at a upcoming first ministers’…

Premier Tony Wakeham, speaking at a Rotary Club luncheon in St. John’s, expressed support for Greenland amid Trump’s threats to annex the territory. He argued that the situation strengthens his call for greater federal defense spending in Newfoundland and Labrador.