Premier Danny Williams said today the province will not tolerate illegal activity undertaken by the Quebec Innu in connection with the hunt of the Red Wine Caribou in Labrador.
The premier also noted the provincial government will not be intimidated by threatening statements and rhetoric put into the public domain by the Innu leadership.
"Statements made this week by elected officials within the Quebec Innu, coupled with their recent illegal hunt of the Red Wine Caribou herd, is completely unacceptable to our government and must be exposed as rhetoric and activity with a goal of inciting violence," Williams said.
"It was reported this week that RÉal McKenzie, chief of the Matimekush-Lac-John Quebec Innu community, stated that 'this is a war that begins as of now.' These words which conjure up images of violent behaviour are completely unacceptable to me personally and to our government.
"Furthermore, threats to economic development activity such as the Lower Churchill and mining projects will not be taken lightly by our government."
Williams stated government will take any legal action required to address threats that come to fruition. Furthermore, the provincial government will use any legal resources required to ensure that violent and illegal activities are addressed head on, while ensuring the protection of law enforcement officers and the safety of the public at large.
Williams noted in a news release that Quebec Innu took the unfortunate step of attempting to make a point on land claims that could see the extinction of the Red Wine caribou herd. The Quebec Innu claim to have done so in protest over the legitimate signing of the New Dawn Agreement between the provincial government and Innu of Labrador which in no way binds the Innu of Quebec.
Williams says illegal activity by Quebec Innu will not be tolerated
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March 3, 2010
- Published on June 30, 2010
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- Notta chance
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:04:57
OK, so now that's it's known that this won't be tolerated, go out there and shake the friggen bushes......slap the cuffs on them and put to paper appropriate charges under the wildlife act and ANY OTHER act that might be impinged!!! So.......what's keepin' ya.....get to it!!
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- IC Clearly
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:04:53
The province is going to do something about this?
That's what they said last year, and the year before, and the year before that...
No more rhetoric eh? Sure Danny - I think your press release puts that stement to rest. -
- member of the 20%
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:04:39
Tough talk by Little Man Dan; now back it up! I'll bet that NOTHING gets done and NO charges will be laid; NO fines, no convictions and quite likely, an apology will be sent by government and more handouts to follow. And, finally Dan came clean on his medical issue; as he stated on 22 Minutes, the treatment was available in Canada, but not offered ; wonder why? Ah, he has NO rapport or relationship with any sector outside this province. Oh Danny, you're a poor actor, but you make a great clown.
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- J
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:04:31
You're all talk Danny.
Get the RCMP to start making some arrests. -
- Funky
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:04:12
I hope he does do something and this isn't an empty threat.
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- mercedes
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:03:24
I couldn't be more proud of the premier today; i hope nothing interferes with his resolve to take action against the Quebec innu after that wholesale slaughter of those beautiful animals!
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- Gerry
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:01:08
Jesus, Mary & Joseph; I'm no fan of Williams or any other politician, but reading the comments on different stories from the same people....good Christ, what did Williams do to you in a previous life??
quote '...the extinction of the Red Wine caribou herd. The Quebec Innu claim to have done so in protest over the legitimate signing of the New Dawn Agreement...'
If this quote is true, then how does this legitimize the extinction of a threatened (possibly endangered now) sub-species of anima??? -
- Bob
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:57:01
enough of this bullshit this is NFLD not Quebec throw them in jail like they should the same as anyone else who breaks the law
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- billy
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:56:40
TALK IS CHEAP !!!!
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- Robert
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:55:36
I say to Danny Williams: Man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weed . Stop bantering Danny and get on with the job. You talk of the Quebec Innu and their rhetoric, what about yourself. Do something about the situation?
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- Remember
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:54:42
We know that the federal government will do nothing. We know the provincial government will do nothing. Both levels of government do not want another Oka PQ in Labrador, and that is just what they will get if they try to play games.
This IS Danny's Waterloo. -
- Tim
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:52:42
You know, Danny has done very little for the people of this province if you get right down to it. He likes to flap his gums, but when you cut through all the fog you can see that nothing really has been done to better our lives. Sure he has assisted his business associates in generating high returns on investments, directed contacts worth millions to special interest groups and friends. But when the rubber hits the road all the people are given are rants and flaying arms and hand gestures. This too will amount to nothing and slowly fade away into the back of our minds. You would think that after so many years of empty promises to the people we would know better. At least some due, just too bad that the majority still follow the pack and not look any further.
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- Stop the Racket
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:49:26
I see the mouth still works fine after the operation in Florida but will actions follow the words he continues to spew out. Talk is cheap Danny boy and they dont come much cheaper than you. You will say do and promise almost anything to place your self at the centre of attention, but when it comes time to take some real action you as usual play the blame game its all someone elses fault. The people of CBS now have a chance to send the Dictator a clear message. Will they have the guts to do that? Well that remains to be seen on March 16th. If you like the lies cover ups and corruption then by all means carry on for more of the same. If your sick of the lies coverups and corruption get out on March 16th and vote ABCD. Anyone But Crazy Danny.
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- ralf
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:48:14
Wow Danny. Why the change of heart? You and your government have never missed an opportunity to turn a blind eye to outrageous illegal behaviour by our natives before. The fact is if you were serious about not tolerating the behaviour you would have sent armed units in there to prevent it happening in the first place. They didn't exactly do it covertly.
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- AR
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:46:04
Mark Critch was at his unfunny best when he muttered 'arsehole' twice during that brief skit with Danny Williams on 22 Minutes. Danny Williams is a good sport who just also happens to be the Premier . That garbage from Critch was not necessary. He was on a recent episode of One Chef, One Critic, with Karl Wells and had a crooked look on his face the whole time, to the point where Karl Wells, at times, actually looked uncomfortable. Critch's crack about two men having a baby, after tasting the meal, was also not funny, just annoying, but that's Critch.
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- Concerned
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:45:31
I agree with the others, lets see it backed up Mr. Premier. Are you going to charge these people and have them fined?
If not, it sets a very poor precendent for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. Will the Innu be charged and fine? Lets wait and see! -
- Heather
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:45:14
Helen - What does this story have to do with PETA?
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- Bryce
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:44:40
Mr. Williams.....ACTION....will speak louder than words.
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- David
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:44:16
Yup. We won't tolerate it. We'll barely smile the next time we shake hands, listen patiently to their incessant, contrived drumming, and hand over more land and money.
Throw them a withering glance, I say! -
- Nasty
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:44:13
Seems like Danny should just head on up and use his mouth. That should scare them away. Lord knows he has not the fortitude to do anything more then talk the talk. When it comes to walking the walk Danny runs the other way to the USA.
Here is the deal Dan The Man. Provide a date and plan of action to the people of this province today. I am sure you can get you act together long enough to do just that. Other wise we will know beyond a reasonable doubt that you are nothing more then a hot air bag. No date, no plan, no third term. Seems pretty simple eh! -
- Heather
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:43:46
It seems that Mr.Williams can't make some people happy no matter what he says or does. Of course such reaction most often stems from jealousy. Why don't you take a breath and wait to see what happens. Actions cannot always happen at the same time as words.
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- robroy
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:40:12
I hope the ministers are hanging their heads in shame. Mr Williams is trying to recoup from heart surgery and he has to take the reins in this situation. I always thought the ministers were supposed to be the premiers right and people in ther respectful departments. It seems that in order for the province to get ahead in this world he really needs to be a one man show. Shame again on the ministers.
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- Helen
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:40:02
Where's PETA and their bunch of CRONIES now !?! Self-serving MORONS !!!
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- supportiveNL
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:40:00
Say what you want about Danny, but when he says something will be done, you'd better believe it! His track record proves as much and I think we as a province should be supportive of him instead of playing Negative Nancy . Who are we to complain when nothing gets done if our public officials don't have our support when they say they'll do something about a given scenario in the first place?
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- Frank
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:39:37
I think the Quebec Innu hunters involved in this illegal activity should forfiet to the crown the houses we gave them that they live in gratis by the white man. It only seems fair considering if a white man hunted protected caribou, he would forfeit his quad, gun, truck et el. I think we should be totally responsible for the Innu until the year 2500. Five hundred just isn't enough pay back for whatever we have done.
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- Notta chance
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:54:37
OK, so now that's it's known that this won't be tolerated, go out there and shake the friggen bushes......slap the cuffs on them and put to paper appropriate charges under the wildlife act and ANY OTHER act that might be impinged!!! So.......what's keepin' ya.....get to it!!
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- IC Clearly
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:54:29
The province is going to do something about this?
That's what they said last year, and the year before, and the year before that...
No more rhetoric eh? Sure Danny - I think your press release puts that stement to rest. -
- member of the 20%
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:54:05
Tough talk by Little Man Dan; now back it up! I'll bet that NOTHING gets done and NO charges will be laid; NO fines, no convictions and quite likely, an apology will be sent by government and more handouts to follow. And, finally Dan came clean on his medical issue; as he stated on 22 Minutes, the treatment was available in Canada, but not offered ; wonder why? Ah, he has NO rapport or relationship with any sector outside this province. Oh Danny, you're a poor actor, but you make a great clown.
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- J
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:53:49
You're all talk Danny.
Get the RCMP to start making some arrests. -
- Funky
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:53:20
I hope he does do something and this isn't an empty threat.
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- mercedes
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:52:00
I couldn't be more proud of the premier today; i hope nothing interferes with his resolve to take action against the Quebec innu after that wholesale slaughter of those beautiful animals!
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- Gerry
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:49:27
Jesus, Mary & Joseph; I'm no fan of Williams or any other politician, but reading the comments on different stories from the same people....good Christ, what did Williams do to you in a previous life??
quote '...the extinction of the Red Wine caribou herd. The Quebec Innu claim to have done so in protest over the legitimate signing of the New Dawn Agreement...'
If this quote is true, then how does this legitimize the extinction of a threatened (possibly endangered now) sub-species of anima??? -
- Bob
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:44:20
enough of this bullshit this is NFLD not Quebec throw them in jail like they should the same as anyone else who breaks the law
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- billy
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:43:44
TALK IS CHEAP !!!!
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- Robert
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:42:00
I say to Danny Williams: Man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weed . Stop bantering Danny and get on with the job. You talk of the Quebec Innu and their rhetoric, what about yourself. Do something about the situation?
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- Remember
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:40:35
We know that the federal government will do nothing. We know the provincial government will do nothing. Both levels of government do not want another Oka PQ in Labrador, and that is just what they will get if they try to play games.
This IS Danny's Waterloo. -
- Tim
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:37:12
You know, Danny has done very little for the people of this province if you get right down to it. He likes to flap his gums, but when you cut through all the fog you can see that nothing really has been done to better our lives. Sure he has assisted his business associates in generating high returns on investments, directed contacts worth millions to special interest groups and friends. But when the rubber hits the road all the people are given are rants and flaying arms and hand gestures. This too will amount to nothing and slowly fade away into the back of our minds. You would think that after so many years of empty promises to the people we would know better. At least some due, just too bad that the majority still follow the pack and not look any further.
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- Stop the Racket
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:31:26
I see the mouth still works fine after the operation in Florida but will actions follow the words he continues to spew out. Talk is cheap Danny boy and they dont come much cheaper than you. You will say do and promise almost anything to place your self at the centre of attention, but when it comes time to take some real action you as usual play the blame game its all someone elses fault. The people of CBS now have a chance to send the Dictator a clear message. Will they have the guts to do that? Well that remains to be seen on March 16th. If you like the lies cover ups and corruption then by all means carry on for more of the same. If your sick of the lies coverups and corruption get out on March 16th and vote ABCD. Anyone But Crazy Danny.
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- ralf
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:29:26
Wow Danny. Why the change of heart? You and your government have never missed an opportunity to turn a blind eye to outrageous illegal behaviour by our natives before. The fact is if you were serious about not tolerating the behaviour you would have sent armed units in there to prevent it happening in the first place. They didn't exactly do it covertly.
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- AR
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:25:53
Mark Critch was at his unfunny best when he muttered 'arsehole' twice during that brief skit with Danny Williams on 22 Minutes. Danny Williams is a good sport who just also happens to be the Premier . That garbage from Critch was not necessary. He was on a recent episode of One Chef, One Critic, with Karl Wells and had a crooked look on his face the whole time, to the point where Karl Wells, at times, actually looked uncomfortable. Critch's crack about two men having a baby, after tasting the meal, was also not funny, just annoying, but that's Critch.
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- Concerned
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:25:03
I agree with the others, lets see it backed up Mr. Premier. Are you going to charge these people and have them fined?
If not, it sets a very poor precendent for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. Will the Innu be charged and fine? Lets wait and see! -
- Heather
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:24:38
Helen - What does this story have to do with PETA?
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- Bryce
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:23:40
Mr. Williams.....ACTION....will speak louder than words.
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- David
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:23:04
Yup. We won't tolerate it. We'll barely smile the next time we shake hands, listen patiently to their incessant, contrived drumming, and hand over more land and money.
Throw them a withering glance, I say! -
- Nasty
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:22:58
Seems like Danny should just head on up and use his mouth. That should scare them away. Lord knows he has not the fortitude to do anything more then talk the talk. When it comes to walking the walk Danny runs the other way to the USA.
Here is the deal Dan The Man. Provide a date and plan of action to the people of this province today. I am sure you can get you act together long enough to do just that. Other wise we will know beyond a reasonable doubt that you are nothing more then a hot air bag. No date, no plan, no third term. Seems pretty simple eh! -
- Heather
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:22:11
It seems that Mr.Williams can't make some people happy no matter what he says or does. Of course such reaction most often stems from jealousy. Why don't you take a breath and wait to see what happens. Actions cannot always happen at the same time as words.
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- robroy
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:16:02
I hope the ministers are hanging their heads in shame. Mr Williams is trying to recoup from heart surgery and he has to take the reins in this situation. I always thought the ministers were supposed to be the premiers right and people in ther respectful departments. It seems that in order for the province to get ahead in this world he really needs to be a one man show. Shame again on the ministers.
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- Helen
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:15:43
Where's PETA and their bunch of CRONIES now !?! Self-serving MORONS !!!
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- supportiveNL
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:15:39
Say what you want about Danny, but when he says something will be done, you'd better believe it! His track record proves as much and I think we as a province should be supportive of him instead of playing Negative Nancy . Who are we to complain when nothing gets done if our public officials don't have our support when they say they'll do something about a given scenario in the first place?
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- Frank
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:14:59
I think the Quebec Innu hunters involved in this illegal activity should forfiet to the crown the houses we gave them that they live in gratis by the white man. It only seems fair considering if a white man hunted protected caribou, he would forfeit his quad, gun, truck et el. I think we should be totally responsible for the Innu until the year 2500. Five hundred just isn't enough pay back for whatever we have done.
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