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Monday, April 11, 2011

Alward Expects Recommendations Soon On Energy Policy

One of the first things David Alward did after becoming Premier was appoint an Energy Commission whose job it is to help formulate a new energy policy. Former Energy Minister Jennott Volpe is a member of that commission.

Alward expects the commission's recommendations by early May.  When he was Opposition Leader, Alward hammered then Premier Shawn Graham's government for not having any such policy while trying to negotiate a deal with Hydro Quebec.

Alward also vows to hold the public service's feet to the fire to eliminate red tape and encourage outside investment but, at the same time, promises a balance will be found between development and protection of people in the province.