Harper backs Muskrat Falls
The federal government backed a plan last week that will help push forward a multi-billion dollar dam in Labrador.
Muskrat Falls
Penashue faces opposition accusations of "corruption" over "family ties" to Labrador hydro project
Opposition MPs on Thursday accused Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue of “corruption” for having “family ties” to a mega hydroelectric project in his home riding of Labrador that is waiting on a loan guarantee from Ottawa.
Penashue asks ethics commissioner to re-examine his file
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue released a letter Thursday asking federal ethics commissioner to re-examine his file for any potential conflicts arising from his former role as a Labrador Innu treaty negotiator and an agreement guaranteeing Innu businesses contracts from a multi-billion dollar hydroelectric development in Labrador.