Mr. Speaker, these are the right choices to harness the growing momentum in Newfoundland and Labrador in ways that will bring growth and prosperity to our communities and our people. Through these strategic investments in health care, community safety, poverty reduction, our cultural industries, our natural resources, Labrador development, rural diversification, infrastructure, innovation and education, we are using the tools in our hands to build a stronger, more vibrant, more sustainable and self-reliant Newfoundland and Labrador, for both our citizens today and our children tomorrow. We are moving forward, not only with hope for the future, but more importantly with confidence that we can make the future of our hopes and dreams a tangible reality. As a result of our hard work and successful negotiations with the Government of Canada, this year we are able to make significant progress in implementing our eight-year blueprint for economic and social development. We look forward to continuing to strengthen the partnership we have been building with our province�s workers, our entrepreneurs and innovators, our educators and community leaders, our seniors and young people and all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians in a cooperative effort to make our province the powerhouse of opportunity and growth that we know we are truly capable of being. Together, we will harness the pride and optimism that is flourishing in our province today, and together, we will usher in a bold new era of prosperity and self-reliance for Newfoundland and Labrador.

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