Newfoundland and Labrador premier says he'll maintain fish processing rules to force CETA compensation
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Canadian Press] By Sue Bailey - December 16, 2014 -
ST. JOHN'S, N.L., Newfoundland and Labrador's premier says he'll maintain fish processing rules that could trigger penalties under a free trade deal with Europe unless Ottawa delivers related compensation.
Paul Davis said Monday he'll hold Prime Minister Stephen Harper accountable for his share of a $400-million fund at the heart of a dispute that has no end in sight.
"There could be penalties levied against the federal government, which my folks would argue would be much greater than the $280 million that we expect to receive in this agreement as it is now,'' Davis said outside the legislature.
"Our support for CETA is contingent ...
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