Newfoundland and Labrador NDP Caucus

NDP Transportation and Works critic George Murphy (MHA, St. John’s East) says the province’s ferry system continues to be plagued with problems which the government appears unwilling, or unable, to fix. At this time of the year, in particular, people in remote communities face transport issues unimaginable to other residents of the province.

NDP Leader Lorraine Michael (MHA, Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi) wants to know what happened to a 2009 study on power alternatives for coastal Labrador. She adds it is shameful that Budget 2013 gave a massive handout to a rich nickel company, while ignoring the needs of the people of the Labrador coast.

MR. SPEAKER: The hon. the Member for St. John’s East.

MR. MURPHY:Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

NDP Leader Lorraine Michael (MHA, Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi) says Budget 2013 is hurting the people of the province, and will continue to do so for years. The budget passed just before 5 p.m. this afternoon.