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Posted by Kevin on 7/1/2005 @ 2:30 pm

Atlantic Accord finally made law

The Atlantic Accord - which was hammered out after a flag flap that pitted premier against prime minister, and then which survived a near-death experience in the House of Commons – has finally become the law of the land.

Royal assent was given Wednesday to Bill C-43, the Liberal minority government’s omnibus bill, which included provisions for the new accord.

Bill C-43 passed the Senate Tuesday night.

The deal will mean at least $2.6 billion in additional royalties for the Newfoundland and Labrador treasury, with $2 billion of that to be transferred as an advance.

Very glad to be in St. John’s this week as this battle comes to an end, with a victory for our province.

All told, about 30,000 Newfoundlanders, Labradorians and Canadians wrote over 103,000 letters since this campaign started on December 26th, 2004 – Boxing Day. We’ve already patted ourselves on the back here, so there’s no need to do it again. Now is the time to wrap up this campaign, see what’s next, and move on.

Thanks to all. Enjoy a grand Canada Day! The weather and the outlook from my perch in St. John’s this week could not be better.

– Kevin McCann

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