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	PC Newfoundland and Labrador: Danny Williams, PC Leader
		He practised law in Newfoundland and Labrador beginning in 1972 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1984.
		He has also been involved in Newfoundland and Labrador’s oil and gas industry as president of offshore oil and gas supply and services company OIS Fisher, and in the hospitality and tourism industry through the operation of three golf courses and one hotel resort.
		He has served as Chair of the Canadian Parliamentary Channel, Chair of the Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation, Chair of the Provincial Government Offshore Oil Impact Advisory Council, and a member of charitable organizations such as the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Iris Kirby House, and the Arthritis Society.
	www.pcparty.nf.net /danny.htm (351 words)

	CRFA - Issues - Newfoundland and Labrador Election 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		All parties received the questions with a request to return their answers in a timely manner to allow CRFA to post their responses for constituents to read before October 21.
		The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation (NLLC) is investigating means by which the revenue received from the levy, which was introduced in the 1960s, can be replaced by the NLLC through efficiencies or otherwise.
		We are the only party that is committed to introduce legislation that will reduce the cost of home and business insurance, as well as auto insurance, and to establish a rate approval system within the Public Utilities Board to ensure insurance rate increases are justified and consistently applied.
	www.crfa.ca /issues/elections/newfoundland/issues_newfoundlandelection_wherethepartiesstand.htm (913 words)

	Newfoundland and Labrador - Search View - MSN Encarta
		Labrador is bordered by Québec province on the south, west, and north; the Atlantic Ocean on the east; and the Strait of Belle Isle on the southeast.
		Newfoundland and Labrador frequently has the highest unemployment rate in Canada, and financial assistance from the federal government is essential to the well-being of the population.
		Newfoundland and Labrador is represented in the Canadian Parliament by seven elected representatives in the House of Commons and five senators appointed by the federal government to the Senate.
	encarta.msn.com /text_761554355__1/Newfoundland_and_Labrador.html (9900 words)

	Newfoundland and Labrador - Printer-friendly - MSN Encarta
		The inhabitants of Labrador included a small number of Inuit along the northeastern coast, and two closely related Algonquian groups, the Naskapi and the Montagnais, who were dispersed throughout the rest of the land.
		Newfoundland exports found good markets during and after the war, and the government undertook a public works program based on this new wealth.
		Progressive Conservatives governed Newfoundland and Labrador for the next 17 years, giving way to the Liberals in 1989.
	encarta.msn.com /text_761554355___39/Newfoundland_and_Labrador.html (4039 words)

	Newfoundland and Labrador - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Newfoundland and Labrador (French: Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, Irish: Talamh an Éisc agus Labradóir, Portuguese: Terra Nova) is a province of Canada, the tenth to join the Confederation.
		Newfoundland received a colonial assembly in 1832, which was and still is referred to as the House of Assembly, after a fight led by reformers William Carson, Patrick Morris and John Kent.
		The Protestants of Newfoundland outnumbered the Catholics at a ratio of 2:1.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Newfoundland_and_Labrador (2883 words)

	Newfoundland and Labrador
		The island of Newfoundland is separated from the Canadian mainland by the Strait of Belle Isle in the north and by the wider Cabot Strait in the south.
		The mainland, Labrador, is bordered by northeastern Québec.
		Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro are the two utilities responsible for generating and distributing electricity.
	www.nationsencyclopedia.com /canada/Alberta-to-Nova-Scotia/Newfoundland-and-Labrador.html (4639 words)

	Liberal Party of Canada
		After the dissolution of the Progressive Conservative Party on the formation of the new Conservative Party of Canada, the Liberal Party is the only party remaining from Confederation, and is Canada's oldest functioning party at the federal level.
		The Conservatives lost the support of Quebecers because of the role of Conservative governments in the execution of Louis Riel, the suppression of the rights of French-Canadians outside of Quebec, and their role in the Conscription crisis of 1917.
		The governing Progressive Conservatives were reduced from a majority government to only two seats, due to their unpopularity, a poorly run campaign, and their support being siphoned off by the Bloc Québécois and Reform Party.
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	Conservative Party of Canada - TvWiki, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Conservative Party of Canada (French: Parti conservateur du Canada) is a right-wing political party in Canada, formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in December 2003.
		The party is still referred to as "Tory" by the media and retains the tie to the historical Conservative Party of Canada founded in 1854 by Sir John A. Macdonald and Sir George-Étienne Cartier by virtue of the fact that the merged entity assumed all assets and liabilities of the Progressive Conservative Party.
		Former Progressive Conservative MP Rick Borotsik became openly critical of the new party's leadership during its initial months of existence and officially retired from politics at the end of the parliamentary session of spring 2004.
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	Newfoundland Outport: Newfoundland History
		Newfoundland, one of the four Atlantic provinces of Canada, consisting of the island of Newfoundland and, on the mainland, a coastal portion of the Labrador region.
		Newfoundland is represented in the Canadian Parliament by six senators appointed for life by the federal government, and seven elected members of the House of Commons.
		Labrador became a British possession in 1763 under the terms of the Treaty of Paris, but was transferred to Québec in 1774.
	www.durham.net /~kburt/NewfoundlandHistory.html (3787 words)

	The Ultimate Newfoundland and Labrador Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference
		Newfoundland and Labrador (French, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) is Canada's tenth province.
		Newfoundland received a colonial assembly in 1832 which was and still is referred to as the House of Assembly.
		A second referendum on July 22 1948 which asked Newfoundlanders to choose between confederation and dominion status was decided by a vote of 52 to 48 percent for confederation with Canada.
	www.dogluvers.com /dog_breeds/Newfoundland_and_Labrador (1940 words)

	List of political parties in Canada - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		In contrast with the political party systems of many nations, Canadian parties at the federal level are often only loosely connected with parties at the provincial level, despite having similar names.
		Until 1903, there was no party politics in the province, and governments rarely lasted more than two years as independent members changed allegiances.
		From approximately 1898 to 1905, political parties were active, however, legislative government was eliminated when the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan were created out of the heavily populated area of NWT.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/List_of_political_parties_in_Canada (954 words)

	Web Talk - Newfoundland and Labrador
		There’s more than one way to skin a seal and it looks like Premier Danny Williams may finally be listening to voices in Newfoundland and Labrador when it comes to using lower Churchill power right here at home.
		Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is actively pursuing the issue, the premier said.
		The group claims Harper broke his commitment to "ensure that party nomination and leadership races are conducted in a fair, transparent, and democratic manner."
	freenewfoundlandlabrador.blogspot.com (1320 words)

	PC Newfoundland and Labrador
		These powerful words are not just about our team; they are reflective of the people of this province as a whole.
		The Future is Ours' encapsulates the most vibrant and self-sustaining characteristics of our people and this place we love so much.
		Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are marching boldly towards a brighter, more prosperous and self-reliant future, and I have been honoured and blessed to lead the province during the past four years.
	www.pcparty.nf.net (187 words)

	CBC.ca \| Newfoundland & Labrador Votes 2007
		Able to put their combined caucuses around a single card table, Newfoundland and Labrador's opposition parties are grappling with what life will be like in the shadow of a massive Tory majority.
		Williams leads Tory landslide in N.L. Danny Williams and his Progressive Conservatives were swept back into office Tuesday night by a massive lead over their political opponents.
		Newfoundland and Labrador's Liberals were overwhelmed Tuesday night, as a Tory wave of support claimed districts that had long been in the Grit camp.
	www.cbc.ca /nlvotes2007/voters-toolkit (256 words)

	Canada Federal Election 2007 • Links • Nodice.ca
		Political Parties who lost their eligibility to become registered
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		Note: This site is not sponsored by any political party, candidate, entity, or organization.
	www.nodice.ca /elections/canada/links.php (62 words)

	Conservative Party of Canada \| Stephen Harper
		That is why the Conservative Government is taking further action to provide a cleaner, healthier environment for Canadians by appointing a panel of distinguished advisors to provide guidance on future environmental initiatives.
		Today Liberals are attacking the Conservative government on the issue of nuclear power.
		This website is the property of the Conservative Party of Canada and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without express written permission.
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		The Harper Conservatives, refuse to specifically write this off of the SPP plans, and I have no faith in anything they say.
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	Party History (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Conservative achievements include Confederation, women’s suffrage, the Canadian Bill of Rights, the Free Trade Agreement and, since the election of a new Conservative Government in 2006, historic political reforms including fixed election dates, enhanced family support through the Universal Child Care Benefit and the re-building of the Canadian military.
		Overcoming tremendous odds, the fledgling party and its new leader reduced the Liberal Party to minority status in the House of Commons, ending 11 years of Liberal majority rule.
		This website is the property of the Conservative Party of Canada and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without express written permission.
	www.conservative.ca /EN/1131 (551 words)

	Commissioners - 2006 Newfoundland and Labrador Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission
		John O'Neill is a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador.
		Robert J. Aylward represents the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.
		She was appointed to the Commission as a representative from rural Newfoundland and Labrador.
	www.justice.gov.nl.ca /ebc/commissioner.htm (265 words)

	Newfoundland and Labrador, province, Canada: History and Politics (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In 1869, Newfoundland voters rejected union with Canada; in 1895, after a disastrous fire in St. John's and the failure of local banks, negotiations to join Canada resumed but were unsuccessful.
		In the mid-1990s the province faced high unemployment and was hurt by the collapse of the cod-fishing industry, although a 1992 government ban on all cod fishing was partly lifted in 1997.
		Newfoundland and Labrador sends six senators and seven representatives to the national parliament.
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0921125.html (710 words)

	Burin -- Recommendations and Resources (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Burin—Burgeo was a former federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons, and located in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
		Burin-Placentia West is a provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
		Conservative Party change is based on the combination of Canadian Alliance and Progressive Conservative Party totals.
	www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/24/burin.html (499 words)

	Newfoundland's Second Premier, Frank Moores Dies (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Moores was first elected in 1968 to the House of Commons as a Progressive Conservative.
		In 1970, he became leader of the provincial Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador and was asked to form a government in January 1972, several months following the October 1971 election that resulted in a near tie between Joey Smallwood's Liberals and the Tories.
		In 1983 he was an organizer of the successful Progressive Conservative Party of Canada leadership campaign for Brian Mulroney.
	www.halifaxlive.com /artman/publish/printer_moores_100705_553.shtml (180 words)

	President's Report 1996-1997 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		She was admitted to the Newfoundland bar after obtaining a BA in economics and political science from Memorial in 1970, and a degree in law from Dalhousie University in 1973.
		Verge greatly expanded Newfoundland and Labrador content in the school curriculum at all levels and significantly reorganized the senior high school program, including the introduction of Grade 12.
		Verge was elected leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador and became leader of the opposition in the legislature.
	www.mun.ca /marcomm/presidents/1996-97/honor_role/n04-lynn.htm (204 words)

	True Patriot - Canadian Conservative Club : Canada's Conservative Choice Online http://www.geocities.com/CanConCluTruPat
		Not surprisingly, with this kind of discouragement from the party leadership, not many resolutions originating with the grassroots have ever got to be official party policy and so is the plight of the Liberal Party member who is forced to toe party line no matter how much it hurts their honest conscience.
		We are sorry for trying to force the joint party idea upon you and are happy to take your beliefs and replace them with the ones of the past five years we built and created into the foundation of this website.
		During his time at the NCC Stephen was first approached as a potential federal party leader, when several Progressive Conservative activists and Members of Parliament urged him to seek the party's leadership in 1998.
	www.geocities.com /CanConCluTruPat (6895 words)

	Facts and Figures: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage
		The province consists of two sections, the island of Newfoundland and the mainland portion of Labrador.
		Danny Williams is the current premier of Newfoundland and Labrador.
		Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party which won the provincial election in October 2003, he is the eight post-confederation premier of Newfoundland and Labrador.
	www.heritage.nf.ca /facts.html (210 words)

	SELF-RELIANT ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A Progressive Conservative government will not accept or ignore the unequal socio-economic conditions in aboriginal communities.
		We envision a society in which all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians enjoy the social and economic benefits of sustainable development, where relationships are built on equality and respect, and where aboriginal people can fulfill their desire to become more self-reliant and exercise greater responsibility for the well-being of their communities.
		Recognize the right of aboriginal communities to exercise genuine control over their own affairs, and participate with them in carrying out economic and social development policies that are best suited to their cultures and needs.
	www.jasenbenwah.ca /pcbluebook_promises.html (193 words)

	Untitled
		Now that the election is over, politics and government in Newfoundland and Labrador has become boring again, at least for the next few days.
		The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and its Minister, Newfoundland and Labrador's representative in cabinet, the Honourable Gerry Byrne.
		The only Newfoundland Senator to have a webpage is the Honourable Ethel Cochrane, which means she has at least something to show for her sixteen years of hard work.
	www3.sympatico.ca /ronald.fitzpatrick/nlpolitics.html (503 words)

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