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Budget bills showdown to begin on Hill, more drama
As MPs prepare to battle over Paul Martin's two budget bills, NDP's Judy Wasylycia-Leis says the House should order the House Finance Committee to speed bills along if Bloc and Tories use delaying tactics.
The Hill Times, May 30, 2005
Budget bills pass, accord survives
"Kevin McCann, a Newfoundland expatriate whose Fair Deal for Newfoundland website sent more than 14,000 e-mails to Hearn and Doyle, is pleased the accord has survived."
CBC News, May 18, 2005
Leave My MPs Alone
CBC News, May 18, 2005
Tories will OK budget
The Telegram, May 18, 2005
War of words heats up
The Telegram, May 17, 2005
Nfld. Tories waver MPs fear uproar if Atlantic deal dies with government
"Norman Doyle and Loyola Hearn admitted yesterday they are under pressure from constituents, Premier Danny Williams and thousands of online petitioners to support the budget..."
The National Post, May 17, 2005
Hearn, Doyle targeted in online campaign
CBC News, May 16, 2005
Founder, Fair Deal For Newfoundland, appears on CBC Radio Morning Show, St. John's
CBC Radio (640 in St. John's), May 16, 2005
More shenanigans in the Commons
Both sides need as many MPs in the House as possible on a confidence motion on the budget. To win, they would need 154 votes. The Tories and the Bloc, who will vote against the budget, would have 153 votes if all their MPs were in the House.
Globe and Mail, May 13, 2005
PM announces day-care deal; targets Tories
CBC News, May 13, 2005
Deal Reached: 'Monumental', Says Williams
CBC News, January 28, 2005
Budget bills showdown to begin on Hill, more drama
As MPs prepare to battle over Paul Martin's two budget bills, NDP's Judy Wasylycia-Leis says the House should order the House Finance Committee to speed bills along if Bloc and Tories use delaying tactics.
The Hill Times, May 30, 2005
Budget bills pass, accord survives
"Kevin McCann, a Newfoundland expatriate whose Fair Deal for Newfoundland website sent more than 14,000 e-mails to Hearn and Doyle, is pleased the accord has survived."
CBC News, May 18, 2005
Leave My MPs Alone
CBC News, May 18, 2005
Tories will OK budget
The Telegram, May 18, 2005
War of words heats up
The Telegram, May 17, 2005
Nfld. Tories waver MPs fear uproar if Atlantic deal dies with government
"Norman Doyle and Loyola Hearn admitted yesterday they are under pressure from constituents, Premier Danny Williams and thousands of online petitioners to support the budget..."
The National Post, May 17, 2005
Hearn, Doyle targeted in online campaign
CBC News, May 16, 2005
Founder, Fair Deal For Newfoundland, appears on CBC Radio Morning Show, St. John's
CBC Radio (640 in St. John's), May 16, 2005
More shenanigans in the Commons
Both sides need as many MPs in the House as possible on a confidence motion on the budget. To win, they would need 154 votes. The Tories and the Bloc, who will vote against the budget, would have 153 votes if all their MPs were in the House.
Globe and Mail, May 13, 2005
PM announces day-care deal; targets Tories
CBC News, May 13, 2005
Deal Reached: 'Monumental', Says Williams
CBC News, January 28, 2005
Campaign News
Founder of Fair Deal for Newfoundland to appear on CBC Digital's Country Wide, with Marilyn Maki
CBC Digital, Monday January 24, 2005, 6:00pm EST
Website triggers avalanche of mail for Martin
CBC News, January 14, 2005
Rex Murphy's Point of View
Fair Deal Featured on CBC Newsworld
January 11, 2005
Roy Macgregor: Virtual March on Parliament Hill
Globe and Mail, January 11, 2005
National Post: Nfld. offshore fight taken to PM's office
January 10, 2005
Kevin McCann, Founder of Fair Deal for NL Site appears on Peter Warren Live
Sunday, 01/09, 2:40pm EST
John Crosbie: Our beef with Canada
Toronton Sun, 01/09/05
Prime Minister Condemns Wente's Column
Piece lambasted Newfoundland over offshore, Canadian Press, 01/09/05
Press Release: "Fair Deal for Newfoundland" Tops 10,000 Supporters in First Week; One of Most Successful Canadian Online Movements Ever
January 6, 2005, www.FairDealForNewfoundland.com
Kevin McCann, Founder, www.FairDealForNewfoundland.com appears on CBC Radio Noon
January 7, 2005
Kevin McCann, Founder, www.FairDealForNewfoundland.com appears on CHQR's Rutherford Show, Calgary
January 7, 2005
Press Release: "Fair Deal for Newfoundland" Tops 10,000 Supporters in First Week; One of Most Successful Canadian Online Movements Ever
January 6, 2005, www.FairDealForNewfoundland.com
Accord Campaign Drawing Attention
January 3, 2005 -- The Telegram, St. John's, NL, Terry Roberts
On-line Campaign Garners Support
January 3, 2005 -- VOCM News, St. John's, NL, Audrey Whelan
Online Campaign Launched
December 30, 2004 -- The Telegram, St. John's, NL, Terry Roberts
CBC Digital, Monday January 24, 2005, 6:00pm EST
Website triggers avalanche of mail for Martin
CBC News, January 14, 2005
Rex Murphy's Point of View
Fair Deal Featured on CBC Newsworld
January 11, 2005
Roy Macgregor: Virtual March on Parliament Hill
Globe and Mail, January 11, 2005
National Post: Nfld. offshore fight taken to PM's office
January 10, 2005
Kevin McCann, Founder of Fair Deal for NL Site appears on Peter Warren Live
Sunday, 01/09, 2:40pm EST
John Crosbie: Our beef with Canada
Toronton Sun, 01/09/05
Prime Minister Condemns Wente's Column
Piece lambasted Newfoundland over offshore, Canadian Press, 01/09/05
Press Release: "Fair Deal for Newfoundland" Tops 10,000 Supporters in First Week; One of Most Successful Canadian Online Movements Ever
January 6, 2005, www.FairDealForNewfoundland.com
Kevin McCann, Founder, www.FairDealForNewfoundland.com appears on CBC Radio Noon
January 7, 2005
Kevin McCann, Founder, www.FairDealForNewfoundland.com appears on CHQR's Rutherford Show, Calgary
January 7, 2005
Press Release: "Fair Deal for Newfoundland" Tops 10,000 Supporters in First Week; One of Most Successful Canadian Online Movements Ever
January 6, 2005, www.FairDealForNewfoundland.com
Accord Campaign Drawing Attention
January 3, 2005 -- The Telegram, St. John's, NL, Terry Roberts
On-line Campaign Garners Support
January 3, 2005 -- VOCM News, St. John's, NL, Audrey Whelan
Online Campaign Launched
December 30, 2004 -- The Telegram, St. John's, NL, Terry Roberts
News About the Issue
Paul Martin should blushLicia Corbella, Calgary Sun, January 9, 2005
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Read Williams' Response to Margaret Wente
From the Globe and Mail
Read Margaret Wente's Column in the Globe and Mail
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Divided loyalties
Link Byfield, Calgary Sun, January 7, 2005
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The Offical Position of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Released January 5, 2005
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Rock star Williams' flag stunt about justice
Licia Corbella, Calgary Sun, January 5, 2005
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Federal offer means revenue leaks: economist
January 5, 2005, http://www.stjohns.cbc.ca
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Put it in writing, Williams tells PM
Gloria Galloway, Globe and Mail, January 5, 2005
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Williams won't back down
Robert Benzie and Tonda Maccharles, Toronto Star, January 5, 2005
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Risky tiff: Newfoundland's rage makes centrists quake
Paul Jackson, Calgary Sun, January 4, 2005
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Williams puts Accord question to PM
January 4, 2005, http://www.stjohns.cbc.ca
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Flag flap no flop: Newfoundland premier deserves praise after striking a blow for Confederation
Paul Jackson, Calgary Sun, January 2, 2005
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Canadian flags ordered down: Williams
December 23, 2004, http://www.stjohns.cbc.ca
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Accord talks underway in Winnipeg
December 23, 2004, http://www.stjohns.cbc.ca
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Offshore talks over: Williams
December 22, 2004, http://www.stjohns.cbc.ca
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Nfld. and N.S. resume offshore talks
December 8, 2004, http://www.stjohns.cbc.ca
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Offshore oil talks break off for the night
November 23, 2004, http://www.stjohns.cbc.ca
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Danny Williams Interview
CBC News: Sunday's Carole MacNeil talks with Newfoundland and Labrador premier Danny Williams on October 29, 2004.
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Offshore talks to resume: Williams
October 27, 2004, http://www.stjohns.cbc.ca
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Efford a 'trained seal' in Ottawa: Crosbie
October 27, 2004, http://www.stjohns.cbc.ca
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Williams walks out of first ministers meeting
October 26, 2004, http://www.stjohns.cbc.ca
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Nfld. premier says PM broke promise
October 26, 2004, http://www.stjohns.cbc.ca
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Atlantic Accord deal not enough
October 26, 2004, http://www.stjohns.cbc.ca
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Documents About the Issue
Finance Minister Ralph Goodale's letter of Oct. 24 (PDF)Read PDF
Williams' letter of Aug. 24 (PDF)
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Williams' letter of Aug. 5 (PDF)
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Williams' letter of June 10 (PDF)
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John Crosbie's paper on the Atlantic Accord
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