Tony Wakeham outlined the province’s defence capabilities directly to Prime Minister Mark Carney and during his November meetings in Ottawa, following up with a letter in December.
Premier Tony Wakeham says Newfoundland and Labrador is ready to Support Canada’s New Defence Industrial Strategy. Wakeham outlined the province’s defence capabilities directly to Prime Minister Mark Carney and during his November meetings in Ottawa, following up with a letter in December. Wakeham will now begin a defence engagement series with provincial partners to launch a collective Newfoundland and Labrador approach that is strategic, comprehensive, and complementary to Canada’s plan. He says “Newfoundland and Labrador is a strategic anchor for Canada and its allies at the intersection of Arctic, Atlantic, and North American defence domains. We have a highly skilled workforce and significant marine and offshore experience.” Wakeham added that “we are ready and able to support defence and national security as Canada increases defence spending and strengthens the Canadian Armed Forces.”
February is Heart and Stroke month
Alexis Whiteway is the Leifling for the 53rd Corner Brook Winter Carnival
Corner Brook's 53rd annual Winter Carnival is into Day 5
MHA's heading back to their seats in the House of Assembly on Monday to start the spring session
Forestry department now responsible for the Emergency Services Branch aligning with wildfire suppression
