SEA-DOO RACKET

SEA-DOO RACKET

Cavorting
around on a sea-doo
Is
most that many can see to do.
Swirling,
birling, a whirlpool.
Grinning,
spinning, on toys that can vex A vortex – and debt dances too.

Trailers and sea-doos, bikes, skidoos,
Suites and accessories, fuel too.
Government – and bank-financed –
The racket assails folks’ private expanse.
It’s the best that many can see to do!

John Tuach
August 31, 2020

Churchill Falls Explainer (Coles Notes version)

If CFLCo is required to maximize its profit, then CFLCo should sell its electricity to the highest bidder(s) on the most advantageous terms available.

END OF THE UPPER CHURCHILL POWER CONTRACT: IMPROVING OUR BARGAINING POWER

This is the most important set of negotiations we have engaged in since the Atlantic Accord and Hibernia. Despite being a small jurisdiction we proved to be smart and nimble enough to negotiate good deals on both. They have stood the test of time and have resulted in billions of dollars in royalties and created an industry which represents over a quarter of our economy. Will we prove to be smart and nimble enough to do the same with the Upper Churchill?

AN ETHICAL WALL FOR AND A TÊTE-À-TÊTE WITH PREMIER FUREY

I've been wondering if the whole "ethical wall" business has prevented the Premier of our province from acting where he might and should act?