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Premier Williams pleased with government�s achievements in the first year of mandate November 6, 2004 will mark the
first-year anniversary of the Williams� administration. After receiving a
resounding mandate from the people of the province in the 2003 provincial
election, the Williams� government was sworn into office on November 6,
2003.
"We laid out for the
province our plan for economic growth and job creation in our Blueprint
for the Future, and caucus and Cabinet immediately set to implementing
our agenda and our vision for a more prosperous and self-sufficient
Newfoundland and Labrador," said Premier Williams. "We quickly
found out that it would not be an easy undertaking, given the fiscal mess we
inherited. However, we knew that government is a balancing act and that
economic growth is no more important than ensuring we have strong social
programs and services. I believe we have done an admirable job in delivering
governance which achieves this delicate balance, and we are all very proud
of that."
Premier Williams released
a document which outlines an extensive sampling of initiatives and
accomplishments achieved by government in the past twelve months. The
premier said that despite the need to make some very difficult decisions,
including a tough budget and a prolonged public service strike, government
has accomplished a great deal in one year.
"I firmly believe that
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians understand what needed to be done and,
though there was some tough medicine to swallow, those difficult measures
were done in order to ensure that our children and grandchildren have a
stable, prosperous and bright future," added the premier. "In year
one, we undertook initiatives that help those who need help most in society
and, at the same time, we took aggressive steps to kick our economic engine
into high gear.
"I would like to take
this opportunity to thank my caucus for their hard work and dedication over
the past year. I would also like to thank our public sector employees for
your contributions and commitment to the people of the province. Though much
has been achieved, there is still much work to be done and our government
looks forward to continuing with the implementation of our agenda and the
opportunities which lay ahead."
The backgrounder on year-one accomplishments may be found at //www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2004/exec/1103n04back.htm Media contact: Elizabeth Matthews, Office of the Premier, (709) 729-3960 or (709) 690-5500 2004 11 03 3:00 p.m. |
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