Churence Rogers at the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Committee

On May 14th, 2019. See this statement in context.

May 14th, 2019 / noon

Liberal

Churence Rogers Liberal Bonavista—Burin—Trinity, NL

Thank you, Madam Chair.

Welcome to all of our guests, particularly our Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.

I want to focus my questions on Mayor Gros and Mayor Jones.

I'll go first to Mayor Gros, or Gerry, I should probably say, after knowing you for so long.

You talked about some of the challenges and why you think it's necessary for us to seriously consider the potential of a fixed link across the straits. You talked about the bad weather, climate change, wind conditions, ice, and the challenges those pose for trade and transportation for people in your region of the province. You also made reference to new business opportunities.

Mayor Gros, what do you see as the major economic benefits of a fixed link, if it were to become a reality, for your community and for western Newfoundland and Labrador, and of course, the entire province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec?

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