On Point talks labour relations, federal Liberals
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Posted: Jul 22, 2012 9:55 AM NT
Last Updated: Jul 23, 2012 5:50 AM NT
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In an interview with On Point host David Cochrane, Bob Rae said hydro-electricity from Muskrat Falls should not be cooped up. (CBC)This week on On Point, interim federal Liberal Leader Bob Rae is David Cochrane's featured guest. Rae talks about the future of the federal Liberals, and why the federal party supports the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project.
Labour Minister Terry French also appears on this week's episode of the show.
French talks about the government's view of the five-day wildcat strike at the Vale construction site in Long Harbour, and addresses how it may impact future projects in the province.
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