The so-called Group of 9, which includes former politicians and lawyers, believes that Newfoundland and Labrador is repeating the 1969 giveaway that was the Lower Churchill contract.

The group, which is calling for the resignation of the NL Hydro board, is challenging its handling of the December 2024 MOU with Hydro-Quebec.

Last week NL Hydro CEO Jennifer Williams re-iterated that the price set out in the MOU is not the final price.

The Group of 9 claims that NL Hydro refused to seek independent advice on the long-term deal, something its members – including Danny Williams, Ches Crosbie and Jack Harris – believe represents “a profound failure of governance.”

Former member of the Oversight Panel, Michael Wilson, resigned from the panel in May citing “impaired independence,” and warning

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