NL-Outsidethebox [confederation]

NLIS 3
January 16, 2006
(Executive Council)

NOTE TO EDITORS:

Premier Danny Williams today received a letter from NDP Leader Jack Layton, outlining that party’s position on several key issues for Newfoundland and Labrador.

The premier sent the federal leaders of the Conservative, Liberal and NDP parties a letter on November 28, 2005, requesting party positions on matters of importance to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.

Last week, Premier Williams received a response from Conservative Leader Stephen Harper. At that time, the premier indicated the letter would not be released until he had received responses from all three party leaders. However, giving there is only one week remaining in the federal campaign, Premier Williams today released the Conservative and NDP responses so that people can begin to make a decision heading into election day.

Premier Williams is traveling outside of the province today, however, Deputy Premier Tom Rideout is available to media seeking a comment on Mr. Layton’s letter.

* View Conservative leader Stephen Harper's Response (PDF)
* View NDP leader Jack Layton's Response (PDF)

Media contact

Elizabeth Matthews, Office of the Premier, (709) 729-3960, 690-5500
Lori Lee Oates, Communications, Minister Rideout, (709) 729-3733, 690-8403

2006 01 16 3:15 p.m.