Premier Tony Wakeham today issued the following statement:

“The development of the Churchill River matters to all of us. We have to get the best deal possible.

Currently the 2041 Churchill River Management Expert Panel Report cannot be released to me, because the former government chose to categorize this important report as a cabinet document.

This report is a record of cabinet confidence of the former government and contains information that could be helpful for the upcoming, truly independent review of the Churchill Falls MOU with Quebec.

Upon the advice of government officials, I understand that the former Premier has the authority to provide consent to me to have this document.

Accordingly, I have written to former Premier Andrew Furey, requesting his approval in sharing this information. Creation of this panel was a recommendation from the public inquiry into the Muskrat Falls Project and developed by a team of experts to maximize benefits for Newfoundland and Labrador.

Sharing this information isn’t just the right thing to do – it is essential we have access to all of the information as we plan next steps in the development of this incredible resource.”

Premier Wakeham’s letter to the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey MD can be found here.

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