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It’s time for #Quebec to put more money on the table if it expects to renew its deal for #ChurchillFalls #electricity from #Newfoundland.

That was the message on Wednesday from #NewfoundlandLabrador Premier #AndrewFurey to Premier #FrançoisLegault, his Quebec counterpart, @ the summer meeting of the #CouncilOfTheFederation, which brought together the country’s provincial and territorial premiers for three days this week in #Halifax.

https://montrealgazette.com/business/time-to-ante-up-on-electricity-deal-newfoundland-premier-tells-legault

Time to ante up on electricity deal, Newfoundland premier tells Legault

The Churchill Falls power supply contract expires in 2041 and has for years been perceived as a major injustice for Newfoundland, as Quebec pays low rates for power it can later sell for much higher prices.

Montreal Gazette