Prices at the Pumps - April 17, 2024 #saltwire #energymarkets #pricesatthepumps #gaspricesST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Politicians are called a great many things, but Wednesday in the provincial legislature may be the first time any of them were dubbed “the Mad Hatter.”
Premier Andrew Furey said the government recognized there was potential for cuts, but “found the money” to make sure the seats remained.Then Wakeham asked the premier if he could confirm that nursing students in Happy Valley-Goose Bay have to fly to St. John’s on their own dime to get their required practical experience.It prompted Osborne to stand and state that it was becoming a pattern for Wakeham to ask questions that aren’t factual.
Wakeham defended himself, saying that his question specifically asked if the premier could confirm whether it was true.He asked Furey if he believes it should be axed. Wakeham fired back. It was the provincial Liberal government that introduced it, and continued to support it as long as they were getting the money, he said.
“It is not the biggest issue facing the people of the province. They're worried about feeding their families — not climate change. That's the number one issue.”The debate continued with Petten demanding that Osborne provide a detailed breakdown of exactly where the $100 million on travel nurses was spent. Petten wanted Osborne to do it right away, before the more fulsome auditor general report comes out in about 18 months.
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