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I read that recently there was an overwhelming number of Newfoundland & Labrador residents applying for First Nations status. I'm curious to know more about the role that First Nations play in Newfoundland and Labrador politics.
The government made changes to the requirements for applicants to gain indian status, making it more difficult. For the large amount of applicants that received indian status, the government is currently investigating each file to ensure the meet the newly amended requirements.
I'm wondering if you feel the NL PCs would suffer a similar downward spiral as we have seen with the Alberta PCs here - much of which started way before the current scandals and followed the retirement of Klein. Williams certainly was the face of the PC party - and the current leadership race doesn't seem to overwhelm me in terms of a suitable replacement for Williams. What are your thoughts on the race and the future of the PCs?
Historically regionalism in Canada has been based on protectionism. But with the global trend towards interdependence through the creation of unions such as the European Union, do you foresee that more interconnectedness in Canada and a move away from regionalism?
My perception of Newfoundland and Labrador politics is that St. John's has long been the seat of power in provincial politics, has there been any sort of shift towards an urban/rural political divide, or does the rest of the province accept the leadership of the Avalon peninsula?
I read that recently there was an overwhelming number of Newfoundland & Labrador residents applying for First Nations status. I'm curious to know more about the role that First Nations play in Newfoundland and Labrador politics.
ReplyDeleteThe government made changes to the requirements for applicants to gain indian status, making it more difficult. For the large amount of applicants that received indian status, the government is currently investigating each file to ensure the meet the newly amended requirements.
DeleteI'm wondering if you feel the NL PCs would suffer a similar downward spiral as we have seen with the Alberta PCs here - much of which started way before the current scandals and followed the retirement of Klein. Williams certainly was the face of the PC party - and the current leadership race doesn't seem to overwhelm me in terms of a suitable replacement for Williams. What are your thoughts on the race and the future of the PCs?
ReplyDeleteHistorically regionalism in Canada has been based on protectionism. But with the global trend towards interdependence through the creation of unions such as the European Union, do you foresee that more interconnectedness in Canada and a move away from regionalism?
ReplyDeleteMy perception of Newfoundland and Labrador politics is that St. John's has long been the seat of power in provincial politics, has there been any sort of shift towards an urban/rural political divide, or does the rest of the province accept the leadership of the Avalon peninsula?
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