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Critics slam Newfoundland, Quebec power agreement as MLA leaves party
PoliticsNewfoundland and Labrador legislature debate
A four-day debate about a tentative deal to share Labrador energy with Hydro-Québec began in the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature, sparking turmoil.
Government member Keith Russell announced he was leaving the governing Progressive Conservatives to represent his Labrador district as an Independent, citing no reason for his departure.
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Key Takeaways
- A debate about a power agreement with Hydro-Québec is underway
- The debate sparked turmoil in and outside the legislature
- Russell refused to explain his reasons for leaving the party
- Russell also refused to speak to reporters after his announcement
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- The outcome of the debate and the impact of Russell's departure on the party are uncertain
Why It Matters
The power agreement and Russell's departure may have significant implications for the province's energy sector and political landscape
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- 35m agoGlobal News (CA): Government member Keith Russell rose to tell his colleagues he was leaving the governing Progressive Conservatives to represent his Labrador
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