Democracy Gone Astray

Democracy, being a human construct, needs to be thought of as directionality rather than an object. As such, to understand it requires not so much a description of existing structures and/or other related phenomena but a declaration of intentionality.
This blog aims at creating labeled lists of published infringements of such intentionality, of points in time where democracy strays from its intended directionality. In addition to outright infringements, this blog also collects important contemporary information and/or discussions that impact our socio-political landscape.

All the posts here were published in the electronic media – main-stream as well as fringe, and maintain links to the original texts.

[NOTE: Due to changes I haven't caught on time in the blogging software, all of the 'Original Article' links were nullified between September 11, 2012 and December 11, 2012. My apologies.]

Monday, August 13, 2012

Details revealed on Labrador base cleanup

The federal government revealed details Monday about a lengthy environmental project at its air force base in central Labrador.

Defence Minister Peter MacKay announced the latest contracts in a 10-year cleanup at 5 Wing Goose Bay, although much of the program flows out of a $300-million plan unveiled three years ago to deal with contamination at the base.

MacKay also announced new funding for infrastructure, including $6 million for the base. The announcement also includes funding for roof repairs, and for the base's ramp and apron.

The announcement coincides with the meeting in Labrador this week of the Conservative Atlantic caucus.

Another announcement is expected Monday. Federal cabinet representative Peter Penashue will join Bernard Valcourt, the minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) to reveal details about a mining project.

ACOA is expected to put money into a project to extract iron ore from the sand around Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The demonstration plant for that project is expected to be up and running within a week.

Original Article
Source: CBC
Author: cbc
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