Saturday, December 10, 2005
Lower Churchill Development Position Paper by Combined Councils of Labrador
Summary
Any further development of the Grand River at Muskrat Falls or Gull Island must include the
following:
1. Adjacency Legislation: Labradorians must have first priority on all employment and
procurement opportunities. The legislation and monitoring processes implemented at
Voiseys Bay are models that can be implemented and improved upon.
2. Heritage Fund: A designated Heritage Fund specifically for the development of
Labrador to be funded and managed in a similar fashion to the former Comprehensive
Labrador Agreement.
3. Access to Power: the urban centres of Labrador West and Happy Valley – Goose Bay
require upgrades to their power lines to ensure their access to this resource and its
availability for further developments. The coastal communities of Labrador must also be
able to utilize this important resource for future developments and lowering the cost of
utilities.
4. Energy Plan: In both instances of 3 and 4, a comprehensive energy plan specifically for
Labrador should be development and adhered to.
5. Transportation Fund: It is imperative that the Trans-Labrador highway be upgraded to
a national standard. Other jurisdictions have been successful in such challenges on the
strength of such mega-developments. Any negotiations with Quebec should also involve
discussions around the upgrading of the 389 Highway and completion of the 138
Highway.
6. 92A: It is also recommended that the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador officially
and clearly state its positions regarding 92A of the Constitution and its applications for the
original Churchill Falls contract. The Combined Councils of Labrador clearly recommend
that all avenues be explored as taxation of this resource and the availability of recall
power benefits may far outweigh the benefits of further development on the Grand River.
7. Forestry: The Labrador based forestry industry must have first right of refusal on the
clear cutting of timber that would be required in any future developments.
8. Aboriginal Involvement: The project must be developed inline with the consultation of
all three aboriginal groups in Labrador and in accordance with the strictest environmental
regulations.
9. CCL Involvement: A pan-Labrador liaison committee led by the CCL should be
established with funding from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro with the intent of
interacting with the NLH board of directors and providing meaningful two way
communication and consultation.
10. Head Office: The head office for any newly formed corporation should be located in
Labrador.
Any further development of the Grand River at Muskrat Falls or Gull Island must include the
following:
1. Adjacency Legislation: Labradorians must have first priority on all employment and
procurement opportunities. The legislation and monitoring processes implemented at
Voiseys Bay are models that can be implemented and improved upon.
2. Heritage Fund: A designated Heritage Fund specifically for the development of
Labrador to be funded and managed in a similar fashion to the former Comprehensive
Labrador Agreement.
3. Access to Power: the urban centres of Labrador West and Happy Valley – Goose Bay
require upgrades to their power lines to ensure their access to this resource and its
availability for further developments. The coastal communities of Labrador must also be
able to utilize this important resource for future developments and lowering the cost of
utilities.
4. Energy Plan: In both instances of 3 and 4, a comprehensive energy plan specifically for
Labrador should be development and adhered to.
5. Transportation Fund: It is imperative that the Trans-Labrador highway be upgraded to
a national standard. Other jurisdictions have been successful in such challenges on the
strength of such mega-developments. Any negotiations with Quebec should also involve
discussions around the upgrading of the 389 Highway and completion of the 138
Highway.
6. 92A: It is also recommended that the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador officially
and clearly state its positions regarding 92A of the Constitution and its applications for the
original Churchill Falls contract. The Combined Councils of Labrador clearly recommend
that all avenues be explored as taxation of this resource and the availability of recall
power benefits may far outweigh the benefits of further development on the Grand River.
7. Forestry: The Labrador based forestry industry must have first right of refusal on the
clear cutting of timber that would be required in any future developments.
8. Aboriginal Involvement: The project must be developed inline with the consultation of
all three aboriginal groups in Labrador and in accordance with the strictest environmental
regulations.
9. CCL Involvement: A pan-Labrador liaison committee led by the CCL should be
established with funding from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro with the intent of
interacting with the NLH board of directors and providing meaningful two way
communication and consultation.
10. Head Office: The head office for any newly formed corporation should be located in
Labrador.
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