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Trans Labrador Road Link
Posted Thursday, 17 Dec 2009, 2:16 pm AST
News Release
Thursday, December 17th, 2009
For Immediate Release
Trans Labrador Road Link
Chris Montague, President of the Labrador Metis Nation, said that the opening of the Trans Labrador Highway is the most pleasant Christmas surprise in the history of Labrador.
"The road connects people all across Labrador. This Christmas season families are reunited. Parents and grandparents who would only hear the voices of their loved one on a phone can finally embrace and interact in a way they could only dream of before the road became a reality. The road opens up economic possibilities, such as tourism and commerce. The beauty of Labrador is now open for the world to enjoy."
The road also brings challenges and responsibilities. The fish spawning areas of the upper river areas, which were formerly remote, must be monitored. The beauty and grandeur of the land and the wildlife must not only be enjoyed but preserved and respected. As proud Labradorians, we all must play our part.
The Labrador Metis Nation fought an important "duty to consult case" on the construction of this road and won the case. Many people criticized the LMN stand, but it resulted in a good road, built to a more suitable standard. This will be a legacy carried into the future. For example, unlike the second phase of the road, the river crossings are built to the Department of Fisheries standards. Mr. Montague says that "from now on everything will be built to a standard equal to anything in the Province. This will be the abiding legacy of the Labrador Metis Nation."
Media Contact:
Chris Montague
Labrador Metis Nation
Telephone: 709-896-0592, ext. 222
Cellular: 709-897-5548
Web Site: http://www.labradormetis.ca
Thursday, December 17th, 2009
For Immediate Release
Trans Labrador Road Link
Chris Montague, President of the Labrador Metis Nation, said that the opening of the Trans Labrador Highway is the most pleasant Christmas surprise in the history of Labrador.
"The road connects people all across Labrador. This Christmas season families are reunited. Parents and grandparents who would only hear the voices of their loved one on a phone can finally embrace and interact in a way they could only dream of before the road became a reality. The road opens up economic possibilities, such as tourism and commerce. The beauty of Labrador is now open for the world to enjoy."
The road also brings challenges and responsibilities. The fish spawning areas of the upper river areas, which were formerly remote, must be monitored. The beauty and grandeur of the land and the wildlife must not only be enjoyed but preserved and respected. As proud Labradorians, we all must play our part.
The Labrador Metis Nation fought an important "duty to consult case" on the construction of this road and won the case. Many people criticized the LMN stand, but it resulted in a good road, built to a more suitable standard. This will be a legacy carried into the future. For example, unlike the second phase of the road, the river crossings are built to the Department of Fisheries standards. Mr. Montague says that "from now on everything will be built to a standard equal to anything in the Province. This will be the abiding legacy of the Labrador Metis Nation."
Media Contact:
Chris Montague
Labrador Metis Nation
Telephone: 709-896-0592, ext. 222
Cellular: 709-897-5548
Web Site: http://www.labradormetis.ca