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Wakeham Says Churchill Falls Deal Shows No Cancellation Signs

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 8:05 PM UTC · How we work

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Premier Andrew Wakeham called Quebec premier-designate Paul St. Pierre Plamondon to discuss the Churchill Falls and Gull Island agreement.
Wakeham said he understands Plamondon needs time to learn the file and expects a strong relationship.
Wakeham told the Mount Pearl-Paradise Chamber the deal shows no sign of cancellation.
He added he is confident the agreement will sell itself despite travel challenges from Corner Brook to St. John’s.

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Premier Andrew Wakeham called Quebec premier-designate Paul St. Pierre Plamondon to discuss the Churchill Falls and Gull Island agreement.
Wakeham said he understands Plamondon needs time to learn the file and expects a strong relationship.
Wakeham told the Mount Pearl-Paradise Chamber the deal shows no sign of cancellation.
He added he is confident the agreement will sell itself despite travel challenges from Corner Brook to St. John’s.