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Preface:
(i) https://www.ohchr.org/en/indigenous-peoples/consultation-and-free-prior-and-informed-consent-fpic ‘Consultation and free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) OHCHR and Indigenous Peoples The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples requires States to consult and cooperate in good faith with the Indigenous Peoples concerned through their own representative institutions in order to obtain their free, prior and informed consent before adopting and implementing legislative or administrative measures that may affect them.’
(ii) ‘There are several reasons why methane emissions from hydro dam reservoirs are not currently included within Canada's emissions reduction targets:
1. Underestimation of emissions: Recent studies have shown that methane emissions from reservoirs are significantly higher than previously thought. A 2019 study found that reservoirs produce 1.3% of all human-caused greenhouse gases, with methane accounting for 80% of their total global warming impact [3].
2. Lack of comprehensive monitoring: Canada's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, which collects data on GHG emissions from facilities, does not include hydropower plants or reservoirs [7]. This gap in monitoring makes it difficult to accurately account for these emissions.
3. Complexity of measurement: Measuring methane emissions from reservoirs is challenging due to factors such as varying water levels, temperature changes, and decomposition rates of organic matter[3]. This complexity has likely contributed to the historical underestimation of these emissions.
4. Perception of hydropower as clean energy: Hydropower has long been touted as a clean energy source, which may have led to less scrutiny of its methane emissions [3]. This perception could have influenced policy decisions regarding emissions accounting.
5. Focus on other sectors: Canada's methane reduction efforts have primarily targeted the oil and gas sector, which is responsible for a significant portion of the country's methane emissions [4] [6]. This focus may have diverted attention from other sources like hydro reservoirs.
6. Lack of international standards: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has not formally adopted a method for estimating greenhouse gas emissions from reservoirs, which means countries are not required to report these emissions [7].
Given the growing evidence of significant methane emissions from hydro reservoirs, it is likely that future emissions reduction targets and reporting requirements will need to address this issue more comprehensively.’
Query: Give a valid and reliable explanation why methane emissions from hydro dam reservoirs are not included within Canada's emissions reduction targets.
Citations:
[2] https://www.iea.org/commentaries/canada-steps-up-its-efforts-to-reduce-methane-emissions
[3] https://thenarwhal.ca/hydro-reservoirs-produce-way-more-emissions-we-thought-study/
[7] https://therevelator.org/methane-dams-reservoirs/
Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/give-a-valid-and-reliable-expl-c8Xi_KEoRxeJYvxGyH4Hpw#30
A) ‘The Churchill Falls Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec in December 2024 represents a significant development in hydroelectric power generation and energy cooperation between the two provinces 3 9. This agreement includes several key components:
Churchill Falls Contract Renegotiation
The MOU terminates and replaces the 1969 Upper Churchill contract, which was widely seen as unfavorable to Newfoundland and Labrador. Under the new agreement:
The price for Upper Churchill power will increase from 0.2 cents to 5.9 cents per kilowatt hour, with a market-based price escalator 3.
This change is expected to bring Newfoundland and Labrador an additional $1 billion in revenue annually for 17 years, starting in 2025 3.
New Hydroelectric Developments
The MOU outlines plans for several new hydroelectric projects:
Muskrat Falls
While not directly part of the new MOU, the Muskrat Falls Hydroelectric Generating Station is a crucial component of the Lower Churchill Project:
It has a capacity of 824 MW and can produce 4.5 TWh of electricity per year 7.
The station was integrated into the provincial electricity system in November 2021 2.
Construction costs escalated from an initial estimate of $7.4 billion to over $13 billion 7.
Gull Island Project
Hydro-Quebec will construct a new 2,250 MW facility at Gull Island 3 9.
It will be managed by NL Hydro once completed 3.
The project is expected to be commissioned by 2035 3.
Churchill Falls Expansion
A new 1,100 MW facility will be built near the current Churchill Falls site 3 9.
The existing Churchill Falls facility will be upgraded, adding 550 MW of capacity 3 9.
Transmission Infrastructure
New transmission lines will be constructed to handle the additional electricity3.
In Labrador, two new lines will connect Churchill Falls to Gull Island and Gull Island to the Quebec border 3.
Timeline and Economic Impact
The agreement is set to come into force on January 1, 2025 3.
The total value of the projects is estimated at $33 billion 3.
It's expected to create thousands of jobs over a generation 3.
The deal extends until 2075, potentially generating over $200 billion in savings for Quebec over 50 years 9.
Query: Give a valid and reliable explanation of the Churchill Falls MOU including muskrat falls hydro development and Gull Island.
Sources:
https://novascotia.ca/natr/meb/data/pubs/11re02/11re02-08.pdf Lower Churchill Hydroelectric Generation Project: Overview of the Muskrat Falls Development, David Haley, Minerals Branch Nova Scotia Government 1
https://nlhydro.com/muskrat-falls-hydroelectric-generating-station-integrated-into-the-provincial-electricity-system-adding-reliability-to-winter-readiness-plans/ Muskrat Falls Hydroelectric Generating Station Integrated into the Provincial Electricity System, adding reliability to Winter Readiness Plans November 29, 2021, St John's NL 2
https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/it-changes-everything-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-churchill-falls-deal 'It changes everything': Here's what you need to know about the new Churchill Falls deal NL, Quebec sign MOU to replace Upper Churchill contract, develop Gull Island and expand Churchill Falls. Juanita Mercer Dec 29, 2024 3
https://www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/projects/project-1305/ Registration Number: 1305 Lower Churchill River Hydroelectric Generation Project – Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro PROPONENT: NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR HYDRO SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS: Project Description 4
https://www.power-technology.com/data-insights/power-plant-profile-lower-churchill-muskrat-falls-canada/ Power plant profile: Lower Churchill – Muskrat Falls, Canada: updated 21 Oct 2024 5
https://www.ourchapter.ca/files/NewfoundlandLabrador-Quebec-MOU-English-Dec12-2024.pdf MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR A NEW LONG-TERM ENERGY PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE BETWEEN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR HYDRO AND HYDRO-QUEBEC December 12, 2024 6
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muskrat_Falls_Generating_Station Muskrat Falls Generating Station 7
https://atlanticbusinessmagazine.ca/web-exclusives/muskrat-falls-and-the-price-of-failure/ Muskrat Falls and the price of failure Ashley Fitzpatrick 29 May 2024 8
https://financialpost.com/commodities/energy/quebec-newfoundland-hydro-deal-benefit-generations New Churchill Falls hydro deal will benefit generations to come The new agreement calls for Hydro-Québec to pay 30 times more for electricity Andrew Rankin 13 Dec 2024 9
https://www.andritz.com/resource/blob/31238/f5a2851fe4521e883b222ff232d565a2/hy-25-muskrat-falls-data.pdf Muskrat Falls - Powerhouse and hydromechanical spillway equipment for Canada 10
This comprehensive agreement aims to resolve long-standing issues surrounding the Churchill Falls contract while significantly expanding hydroelectric capacity in Labrador. It represents a major shift in energy relations between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec, with potential long-term benefits for both provinces.’
B) The new Churchill Falls Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in December 2024 will have a significant positive impact on electricity prices for Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). Here are the key points:
Increased revenue: The price for Upper Churchill power will rise from 0.2 cents to an average of 5.9 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 30 times higher than the current price 1 4. This change is expected to bring NL an additional $1 billion in revenue annually for 17 years, starting in 2025 2.
Price escalation: The new agreement includes a market-based price escalator, ensuring that the price for power will grow over the life of the contract 2 4. This feature was missing from the 1969 deal and will help maintain the value of the electricity over time.
Long-term benefits: The agreement is set to come into force on January 1, 2025, and continue until December 31, 20754. Over this period, Hydro-Québec will pay CF(L)Co. $33.8 billion in today's dollars, which translates to $180 billion in nominal dollars for Newfoundland and Labrador 4.
Increased power availability: The MOU outlines plans for expanding capacity on the Churchill River by approximately 3,900 MW, providing NL Hydro with access to nearly four times as much electricity for use in Labrador than is available today 3. This increased availability could potentially lead to lower electricity prices for consumers in the long term.
Industrial growth: The additional power capacity is expected to facilitate industrial growth in Labrador, which could lead to economic benefits and potentially help stabilize electricity prices 3.
Protection from risks: The province will be fully protected from construction and cost overrun risks associated with new developments 3, which helps prevent unexpected increases in electricity costs that might otherwise be passed on to consumers.
While the MOU primarily focuses on the sale of electricity to Hydro-Québec and doesn't directly address consumer electricity prices in Newfoundland and Labrador, the substantial increase in revenue and power availability is likely to have positive indirect effects on electricity prices for NL residents in the long term. The increased revenue could potentially be used to invest in infrastructure, reduce debt, or subsidize electricity rates, although specific plans for the additional income have not been detailed in the search results.
Query: How will the new Churchill Falls MOU impact electricity prices in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Sources:
Here's how a new Churchill Falls deal might power a surge in ... - CBC cbc
Here's what you need to know about NL's new deal for Churchill Falls saltwire
[PDF] The Churchill's New Chapter ourchapter
C) The increased electricity prices will have a significant impact on household budgets in Newfoundland and Labrador, particularly for low-income families and those already struggling with energy costs. Here are the key effects:
Higher monthly bills: Despite the government's efforts to cap rate increases at 2.25% annually until 2030, Newfoundland Power has announced a likely 10.5% increase on July 1, 20241. This means a $300 monthly electricity bill could rise to around $340, resulting in an additional $350 per year for households 1.
Disproportionate impact on low-income families: The price hikes will particularly affect those living in poverty or near the poverty line. Dan Meades, provincial coordinator of the Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, noted that this increase, combined with other rising costs, could force people to choose between paying for food, rent, or electricity 1.
Energy poverty concerns: Atlantic Canadians already face the highest rates of energy poverty in Canada. The additional cost burden for electricity may make it difficult for many households to invest in energy-saving technologies or maintain comfortable living conditions 3.
Long-term price projections: According to forecasts, Newfoundland and Labrador's residential electricity prices are expected to rise by 18% between 2020 and 2050, reaching 18.8 cents per kWh by 2050 3. This suggests a continued strain on household budgets in the coming decades.
Varied impact based on heating sources: Households using electricity for heating (over 60% of the province's households) will be more severely affected by the price increases4. Those using alternative heating sources like wood pellets may face lower overall energy costs4.
Potential for increased energy insecurity: In some communities, particularly in Nunatsiavut, energy costs already represent a very high percentage of household budgets. The price increases could exacerbate energy insecurity in these areas 5.
Economic ripple effects: Higher electricity costs may lead to reduced consumer spending in other areas, potentially affecting the broader economy. Household income is expected to increase by 4.9% in 2024, but this growth may be partially offset by rising energy costs 8.
These impacts underscore the need for targeted support for vulnerable households and continued efforts to improve energy efficiency and affordability in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Query: How will the increased electricity prices affect household budgets in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Sources: Despite cap, electricity bills are poised to jump 10.5% on July 1 …Cbc N.L. Hydro to subsidize power rates — to the tune of $2 billion ... - CBC Cbc [PDF] Atlantic Canada's Electricity Future Discussion Series Part 3 atlantica energy
D) The 10.5% increase in electricity rates from Newfoundland Power will have a significant and disproportionate impact on low-income households in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Higher monthly bills: A $300 monthly electricity bill could rise to around $340, resulting in an additional $350-$480 per year for households 1 2.
Difficult financial choices: Low-income families may be forced to choose between paying for essential needs like food, rent, or electricity 1.
Increased energy poverty: Atlantic Canada already faces high rates of energy poverty, and this increase will exacerbate the situation for vulnerable households 5.
Limited adaptability: Lower-income households have less flexibility to adapt to rising electricity prices, as energy costs already represent a higher share of their income 5.
Reduced purchasing power: The increased electricity costs may limit these households' ability to purchase other goods and services, potentially affecting their overall quality of life 5.
Compounding effects: When combined with other rising costs such as food prices, carbon tax, and housing expenses, this increase could push more people below the poverty line 3.
Lack of support measures: There is concern that the provincial government has not introduced sufficient measures to address poverty, such as income support increases or larger minimum wage hikes, to offset these rising costs 1.
The impact of this rate increase underscores the need for targeted support and policy interventions to protect low-income households from energy insecurity and financial hardship.
Query: How will the 10.5% increase from Newfoundland Power specifically impact low-income households?
Sources: Despite cap, electricity bills are poised to jump 10.5% on July 1 ...cbc
Muskrat Falls and the price of failure | Atlantic Business Magazine Atlantic Business Magazine
NL Power rate hike of 10.9% as of July 1st : r/newfoundland - Reddit Reddit
E) The new Churchill Falls Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in December 2024 is not expected to directly impact electricity prices for consumers in Newfoundland and Labrador in the short term. However, it will have significant implications for the province's finances and energy sector:
Increased revenue: The price for Upper Churchill power will rise from 0.2 cents to an average of 5.9 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 30 times higher than the current price12. This change is expected to bring Newfoundland and Labrador an additional $1 billion in revenue annually for 17 years, starting in 20252 3.
Long-term benefits: The agreement is set to come into force on January 1, 2025, and continue until December 31, 2075. Over this period, Hydro-Québec will pay CF(L)Co. $33.8 billion in today's dollars, which translates to $180 billion in nominal dollars for Newfoundland and Labrador 3.
Increased power availability: The MOU outlines plans for expanding capacity on the Churchill River by approximately 3,900 MW, providing NL Hydro with access to nearly four times as much electricity for use in Labrador than is available today 3. This increased availability could potentially lead to lower electricity prices for consumers in the long term.
Industrial growth: The additional power capacity is expected to facilitate industrial growth in Labrador, which could lead to economic benefits 1 3.
Protection from risks: The province will be fully protected from construction and cost overrun risks associated with new developments 3, which helps prevent unexpected increases in electricity costs that might otherwise be passed on to consumers.
While the MOU primarily focuses on the sale of electricity to Hydro-Québec and doesn't directly address consumer electricity prices in Newfoundland and Labrador, the substantial increase in revenue and power availability is likely to have positive indirect effects on the province's energy landscape in the long term. The increased revenue could potentially be used to invest in infrastructure, reduce debt, or subsidize electricity rates, although specific plans for the additional income have not been detailed in the search results.
Query: How will the new Churchill Falls MOU impact electricity prices in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Sources
Here's how a new Churchill Falls deal might power a surge in ... - CBC cbc
Here's what you need to know about NL's new deal for Churchill Falls saltwire
[PDF] The Churchill's New Chapter
F) The development of Gull Island will have significant impacts on Quebec's energy market:
Increased energy security: Gull Island will provide Quebec with an additional 2,250 MW of clean hydroelectric power, contributing to the province's goal of securing reliable and affordable access to substantial supplies of clean electricity.
Meeting future demand: The project will help Quebec meet its growing electricity needs, as Hydro-Quebec estimates it will require 8,000 to 9,000 MW of additional electricity by 2050.
Lower electricity costs: The average price for electricity from the new developments, including Gull Island, will be 11 cents/kWh, which is below the generation price forecast for other renewable options in North America.
Rate stabilization: The agreement enables Hydro-Québec to cap annual residential rate increases at 3%, while limiting commercial and industrial rate increases to between 4% and 5%.
Long-term supply: The deal secures access to 7,200 MW of clean energy for Quebec over the next 50 years, providing long-term stability to the energy market.
Decarbonization efforts: The additional clean energy from Gull Island will support Quebec's efforts to replace fossil fuels and achieve its vision of becoming the "battery of North America".
Economic benefits: The project is expected to generate significant economic activity and job creation during construction and operation phases.
Export potential: With increased capacity, Quebec may have more opportunities to export surplus electricity to neighboring markets, potentially increasing revenue for Hydro-Québec.
The Gull Island development, as part of the larger agreement between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, represents a major step in securing Quebec's energy future and strengthening its position as a leader in clean energy production in North America.
Query: How will the new Churchill Falls MOU impact electricity prices in Newfoundland and Labrador
Sources:
Here's how a new Churchill Falls deal might power a surge in ... - CBC cbc
Here's what you need to know about NL's new deal for Churchill Falls saltwire
[PDF] The Churchill's New Chapter ourchapter
G) The Gull Island project, part of the Lower Churchill hydroelectric development, is expected to have significant impacts on local communities in Labrador:
Environmental Concerns
The project will flood an additional 85 square kilometers, creating a 225-kilometer-long reservoir 7. This will likely disrupt local ecosystems and traditional land use.
Indigenous leaders warn of potential contamination affecting traditional food sources, physical health, and environmental integrity of land and water 3.
There are concerns about the project's impact on fish habitats, spawning grounds, and water temperature changes 6.
Social and Cultural Impacts
Indigenous communities, particularly the Inuit, express worry about disruptions to their cultural heritage and traditional ways of life 3.
The Nunatsiavut government emphasizes the need for meaningful consultation and protection of Labrador Inuit interests 3.
Economic Considerations
While the project promises potential economic benefits, local leaders stress these should not come at the expense of environment, health, and cultural heritage 3.
There's a call for ensuring that Labrador communities directly benefit from the project, given past experiences with megaprojects 3.
Energy Needs
Paradoxically, while Gull Island aims to generate massive amounts of power, many Labrador communities still rely on diesel generation and need cleaner, more reliable energy sources 3.
Concerns Based on Past Experiences
Local groups, including the Labrador Land Protectors and Grand River Keepers, are preparing to resist the project, citing issues similar to those experienced with the Muskrat Falls development 1.
There's frustration over the potential repetition of mistakes made in previous hydroelectric projects that negatively impacted Indigenous peoples' livelihoods and cultures 5.
The Gull Island project's effects on Labrador communities highlight the complex balance between energy development, environmental protection, and Indigenous rights. Local leaders are calling for genuine participation, meaningful consultation, and ensuring that any development respects the rights and well-being of Labrador's communities.
Query: How will the Gull Island project affect the local communities in Labrador?
Sources
Labrador-based groups preparing to fight Gull Island - Saltwire saltwire
Dam dreams loom large over East Coast energy future national observer
Frustrated by previous megaprojects, Labrador is expecting ... - CBC cbc
H) The main environmental concerns about the Gull Island project include:
Habitat destruction: The project will flood an additional 85 square kilometers, creating a 225-kilometer-long reservoir. This will significantly disrupt local ecosystems and traditional land use1.
Impact on fish populations:
Destruction of spawning shoals for fish 2
Potential fish mortality as they pass through turbines 2
Risk of gas bubble disease in fish downstream of the dams 2
Alteration of water temperature in reservoirs, affecting fish habitat 2
Mercury contamination:
Increased methylmercury levels in fish, birds, and seals due to flooding of land 2
Potential health risks for Indigenous communities relying on these food sources 2
Water quality changes: Alterations to the river's physical parameters, including temperature, salinity, and currents 1.
Downstream effects: Potential significant impacts on fish populations between Gull Island and Muskrat Falls, especially during reservoir filling and initial commissioning 1.
Cumulative impacts: Concerns about the combined effects of multiple hydroelectric projects on the Churchill River system 1 4.
Climate change considerations: Potential for extreme events affecting planned operational regimes 1.
Cultural and social impacts: Disruption of traditional ways of life for Indigenous communities, particularly the Inuit 2 4.
These environmental concerns highlight the complex challenges associated with large-scale hydroelectric development in sensitive ecosystems.
Query: What are the main environmental concerns about the Gull Island project?
Sources
[PDF] science evaluation of the environmental impact - Canada.ca waves-vagues
[PDF] Grand Riverkeeper Labrador, Inc. is an environmental Non ...energy
Lower Churchill River Hydroelectric Generation Projectgov.nl
I) The Gull Island project will significantly alter the aquatic environment of the Churchill River in several ways:
Creation of a large reservoir: The project will flood an additional 85 square kilometers, creating a 225-kilometer-long reservoir 3. This will transform the existing river ecosystem into a lake-like environment.
Changes in water flow and temperature: The dam will alter the river's natural flow regime, potentially affecting water temperature, salinity, and currents downstream 1.
Habitat transformation: The flooding will destroy existing riverine and terrestrial habitats, replacing them with a reservoir ecosystem. This will impact fish spawning grounds and other aquatic habitats 1.
Sediment transport: The dam will likely disrupt natural sediment transport processes, affecting downstream habitats and potentially altering the river's morphology 1.
Water quality issues: The flooding of land may lead to increased methylmercury levels in the aquatic environment, potentially affecting fish and other aquatic life 2 7.
Fish passage and mortality: The dam could impede fish migration and cause mortality as fish pass through turbines 1.
Downstream effects: The project may have significant impacts on fish populations between Gull Island and Muskrat Falls, especially during reservoir filling and initial commissioning 1.
Hydrological changes: The Gull Island facility will operate as a "run-of-the-river" scheme with minimal storage capacity, which will alter the river's natural hydrological regime 5.
These alterations to the aquatic environment highlight the need for comprehensive mitigation strategies and ongoing monitoring to manage the project's ecological impacts.
Query: How will the Gull Island project alter the aquatic environment of the Churchill River?
Sources:
[PDF] science evaluation of the environmental impact - Canada.ca waves-vagues
LETTER: Churchill Falls new deal is an environmental disaster saltwire
Lower Churchill River Hydroelectric Generation Project gov.nl
J) The main environmental concerns about the Gull Island project include:
Habitat destruction: The project will flood an additional 85 square kilometers, creating a 225-kilometer-long reservoir. This will significantly disrupt local ecosystems and traditional land use13.
Impact on fish populations:
Destruction of spawning shoals for fish
Potential fish mortality as they pass through turbines
Risk of gas bubble disease in fish downstream of the dams
Alteration of water temperature in reservoirs, affecting fish habitat 1 2
Mercury contamination:
Increased methylmercury levels in fish, birds, and seals due to flooding of land
Potential health risks for Indigenous communities relying on these food sources 2
4. Water quality changes: Alterations to the river's physical parameters, including temperature, salinity, and currents 1.
5. Downstream effects: Potential significant impacts on fish populations between Gull Island and Muskrat Falls, especially during reservoir filling and initial commissioning 1.
6. Cumulative impacts: Concerns about the combined effects of multiple hydroelectric projects on the Churchill River system 1.
7. Social and cultural impacts: Disruption of traditional ways of life for Indigenous communities, particularly the Inuit 2 4.
These environmental concerns highlight the complex challenges associated with large-scale hydroelectric development in sensitive ecosystems and the need for comprehensive mitigation strategies and ongoing monitoring.
Query: What are the main environmental concerns about the Gull Island project?
Sources:
[PDF] science evaluation of the environmental impact - Canada.ca waves-vagues
[PDF] Grand Riverkeeper Labrador, Inc. is an environmental Non ...energy
Lower Churchill River Hydroelectric Generation Project gov.nl
K) The main social and cultural impacts of the Gull Island project on local communities, particularly Indigenous populations, include:
Disruption of traditional ways of life: The project threatens to alter the landscape and ecosystems that Indigenous communities have relied on for generations, potentially impacting traditional practices such as hunting, fishing, and gathering.
Forced displacement: The creation of a 225-kilometer-long reservoir will likely lead to the displacement of some communities from their ancestral lands.
Loss of cultural heritage: Flooding of land may result in the destruction of burial sites, artifacts, and ancient trails, erasing important cultural landmarks.
Food security concerns: Potential methylmercury contamination of fish and other wildlife could compromise traditional food sources, affecting both physical health and cultural practices.
Social disorder: Large-scale construction projects often bring an influx of workers, potentially leading to increased drug and alcohol abuse, and racial discrimination in local communities.
Economic disparities: While the project promises job creation, there are concerns about equitable distribution of benefits and the potential for increased cost of living in affected areas.
Community division: The project may create tensions within and between communities over issues of consultation, compensation, and support for the development.
Erosion of Indigenous rights: There are concerns that the consultation process and partnership agreements may not adequately respect or protect Indigenous rights and interests.
Psychological impacts: The transformation of the river and surrounding landscape can lead to a sense of loss and grief among community members deeply connected to the land.
These impacts highlight the complex social and cultural challenges associated with large-scale hydroelectric projects in regions with significant Indigenous populations 1 2 5.
Query: What are the main social and cultural impacts of the Gull Island project?
Sources:
[PDF] Economic Analysis Lower Churchill Hydroelectric Generation Project muskratfallsinquiry
'Projects of death': Impact of hydro dams on environment ...
[PDF] Governance in Times of Crisis: the Muskrat Falls Case
L) The Gull Island project is expected to have significant negative impacts on the traditional way of life for local Indigenous communities:
Displacement and land loss: The project will create a 225-kilometer-long reservoir, flooding approximately 200 square kilometers of land. This will likely displace Indigenous communities from their ancestral territories and destroy traditional hunting and trapping grounds.
Disruption of traditional practices: The flooding and environmental changes will impact traditional activities such as hunting, fishing, and gathering, which are integral to Indigenous cultures and livelihoods.
Loss of cultural heritage: The reservoir may submerge important cultural sites, including burial grounds, artifacts, and ancient trails, erasing significant aspects of Indigenous heritage.
Food security concerns: Potential methylmercury contamination of fish and other wildlife due to flooding could compromise traditional food sources, affecting both physical health and cultural practices.
Environmental degradation: The alteration of the Churchill River's ecosystem will likely impact fish populations and other wildlife, further disrupting traditional resource use.
Social and cultural erosion: The influx of workers and changes to the landscape may lead to increased social problems and a sense of cultural loss among Indigenous communities.
Spiritual impact: The flooding will destroy a significant Innu spiritual site, affecting the community's spiritual practices and connection to the land.
These impacts highlight the potential for the Gull Island project to significantly alter and potentially erode the traditional way of life for local Indigenous communities, echoing concerns raised about previous hydroelectric developments in the region.
Query: How will the Gull Island project influence the traditional way of life for local Indigenous communities?
Sources:
Not So Grand Plans: The Continued Erasure of Indigenous Rights in ...
'Projects of death': Impact of hydro dams on environment ...the narwhal
[PDF] Governance in Times of Crisis: the Muskrat Falls Case mun
M) The long-term consequences of the Gull Island project on the local Indigenous population are expected to be severe and wide-ranging:
Cultural erosion: The project will likely lead to the destruction of important cultural sites, including burial grounds, artifacts, and ancient trails, erasing significant aspects of Indigenous heritage.
Disruption of traditional practices: The flooding and environmental changes will impact traditional activities such as hunting, fishing, and gathering, which are integral to Indigenous cultures and livelihoods.
Food security issues: Potential methylmercury contamination of fish and other wildlife due to flooding could compromise traditional food sources, affecting both physical health and cultural practices.
Health concerns: The contamination of traditional food sources may lead to long-term health problems for Indigenous communities relying on these resources.
Social disorder: The influx of workers and changes to the landscape may lead to increased social problems, including drug and alcohol abuse, and racial discrimination in local communities.
Economic disparities: While the project may create some jobs, there are concerns about equitable distribution of benefits and the potential for increased cost of living in affected areas.
Displacement: The creation of a large reservoir may force some Indigenous communities to relocate, leading to loss of ancestral lands and further cultural disruption.
Environmental degradation: The alteration of the Churchill River's ecosystem will likely impact fish populations and other wildlife, further disrupting traditional resource use and spiritual connections to the land.
Psychological impacts: The transformation of the landscape can lead to a sense of loss, grief, and trauma among community members deeply connected to the land.
Erosion of rights: There are concerns that the consultation process and partnership agreements may not adequately respect or protect Indigenous rights and interests, potentially setting a precedent for future developments.
These long-term consequences highlight the potential for the Gull Island project to significantly alter and potentially erode the traditional way of life for local Indigenous communities, echoing the negative impacts experienced from previous hydroelectric developments in the region.
Query: What are the long-term consequences of the Gull Island project on the local Indigenous population?
Sources:[PDF] Governance in Times of Crisis: the Muskrat Falls Casemun
Not So Grand Plans: The Continued Erasure of Indigenous Rights in ...
[PDF] Thematic Review II.2: Dams, Indigenous Peoples and Ethnic Minorities
N) The Muskrat Falls Project has raised several health concerns that could potentially be repeated with the Gull Island project:
Methylmercury contamination: The primary health issue is increased methylmercury levels in the local ecosystem, which can lead to:
Food security risks: Methylmercury contamination of fish, marine mammals, wild birds, and shellfish threatens traditional food sources for Indigenous communities, potentially leading to:
Nutritional deficiencies
Increased reliance on expensive store-bought food 2
Mental health impacts: The project has caused psychological distress among Indigenous communities due to:
Loss of traditional lands and practices
Uncertainty about environmental changes
Fear and anxiety over potential contamination 5
Physical safety concerns: Changes in water salinity and ice formation patterns could lead to:
Increased risk of accidents during traditional travel
Potential drowning incidents 5
These health issues are particularly concerning for Indigenous communities, especially women of childbearing age and young children 1. The Gull Island project, being larger in scale, could potentially amplify these health risks if similar flooding and environmental changes occur without proper mitigation strategies.
Query: What specific health issues have arisen from the Muskrat Falls Project that could be repeated with the Gull Island project
Sources:
Harvard study identifies higher health risk in 11 other hydro projects cbc
The Muskrat Falls Fiasco: Indigenous Exclusion in Natural Resource ...abs-canada
[PDF] PHYSICAL MITIGATION OF MUSKRAT FALLS RESERVOIR ...ag.gov.nl
O) Local Indigenous communities, particularly the Innu Nation, have responded to the Gull Island project with significant concerns and opposition:
Legal action: The Innu Nation is currently suing Hydro-Québec and Churchill Falls Corporation Ltd. for $4 billion, claiming ecological and cultural damage caused by previous hydroelectric projects in the region.
Demand for consultation: Innu Nation Grand Chief Etienne Rich has emphasized the need for Indigenous representation in discussions about Churchill Falls and future hydroelectric developments, including Gull Island.
Conditional support: While the Innu signed on to developing dams at both Muskrat Falls and Gull Island in 2011, this was conditional on a benefits agreement that they believe has not been honored.
Threat of protest: Peter Penashue, a lead negotiator for the Innu Nation, stated that the Innu are prepared to fight the Gull Island project, whether in court or through protests.
Grievances over past projects: Indigenous leaders insist that issues related to Churchill Falls and Muskrat Falls must be resolved before Gull Island can proceed.
Concerns about environmental and cultural impacts: There are ongoing worries about the potential flooding and disruption of traditional lands and practices.
Division within communities: Some Indigenous individuals want to protect the land from hydro development, while others are interested in potential job opportunities.
The response from Indigenous communities highlights the complex challenges surrounding the Gull Island project and the need for meaningful consultation and accommodation of Indigenous rights and interests.
Query: How have local Indigenous communities responded to the Gull Island project so far?
Sources:
Inquiry finds environment of 'mistrust' after lack of Indigenous … aptnnews
Not So Grand Plans: The Continued Erasure of Indigenous Rights in ...yellowheadinstitute
Updated Guidelines for Federal Officials to Fulfill the Duty to Consultrcaanc-cirnac.gc
P) Based on the search results, there is limited information about the government's specific response to Indigenous opposition regarding the Gull Island project. However, some relevant points can be inferred:
Lack of meaningful consultation: The government and Nalcor have been criticized for failing to engage in transparent and meaningful consultation with Indigenous communities regarding hydroelectric projects in the region.
Ignoring concerns: Recommendations from independent advisory bodies that supported Indigenous concerns about previous projects like Muskrat Falls were often ignored or poorly integrated into project management.
Legal challenges: Some Indigenous protesters who opposed the Muskrat Falls project faced significant legal battles, while decision-makers had limited legal mechanisms available to address concerns.
Continued push for development: Despite opposition and past issues, the government appears to be continuing to pursue hydroelectric development, including the Gull Island project, as part of its economic recovery strategy.
Lack of emphasis on consent: The Premier's Economic Recovery Team (PERT) report, which recommends developing Gull Island, does not explicitly mention the need for free, prior, and informed consent from Indigenous peoples.
These points suggest that the government's response to Indigenous opposition regarding the Gull Island project has been inadequate, with a pattern of dismissing or downplaying concerns similar to previous hydroelectric developments in the region.
Query: How has the government responded to the opposition from Indigenous communities regarding the Gull Island project?
Sources:
Not So Grand Plans: The Continued Erasure of Indigenous Rights in ...yellowheadinstitute
Inquiry finds environment of 'mistrust' after lack of Indigenous ...aptnnews
[PDF] Governance in Times of Crisis: the Muskrat Falls Casemun
Q) Based on the search results, few specific actions have been taken to address the mistrust created by the Muskrat Falls Project:
Financial restructuring: In February 2024, the federal and provincial governments announced they would scrap the previous financial structure and move to a model that redirects benefits to ratepayers. This aimed to ease residents' fears about electricity rate spikes.
Inquiry and recommendations: Justice Richard LeBlanc conducted an inquiry and made 17 recommendations in his report, including:
Limiting Nalcor's powers to withhold information from the government
Requiring independent expert engagement for large projects
Empowering civil servants to "speak truth to politicians"
Enacting "duty to document" legislation within six months
Referral to authorities: Premier Dwight Ball stated that the inquiry report would be referred to police and the provincial justice department for further investigation.
However, the search results do not indicate that these recommendations have been fully implemented or that significant actions have been taken to rebuild trust with Indigenous communities. The environment of mistrust appears to persist, with ongoing concerns about environmental issues and Indigenous rights not being adequately addressed.
Query: What specific actions have been taken to address the mistrust created by the Muskrat Falls Project?
Sources
Inquiry finds environment of 'mistrust' after lack of Indigenous ...aptnnews
The Muskrat Falls Fiasco: Indigenous Exclusion in Natural Resource ...abs-canada
[PDF] Governance in Times of Crisis: the Muskrat Falls Case
R) ‘Based on the search results, the referral of the Muskrat Falls inquiry report to police and the provincial justice department for further investigation did take place as promised by Premier Dwight Ball. However, the outcomes of these referrals are not clearly stated in the provided information. Here's what we know:
1. The report was indeed referred to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) for potential criminal investigation [1].
2. Justice Minister Andrew Parsons sent the 1,200-page report to the RNC to investigate whether any of Nalcor Energy's executives or top bureaucrats committed crimes in the planning and construction of the Muskrat Falls project [1].
3. The Department of Justice was also tasked with combing through the report to look for possible civil litigation [1].
4. As of the date of the search results (which appear to be from early 2020), there was no specific timeline for the police investigation or the justice department's review [1].
5. Some experts, like Ron Penney of the Muskrat Falls Concerned Citizens Coalition, expressed skepticism about the likelihood of criminal charges resulting from the investigation [2].
It's important to note that the search results do not provide information on the outcomes of these referrals or any potential charges or civil litigation that may have resulted. Given that the current date is January 27, 2025, it's possible that developments have occurred since the time of these reports, but such information is not available in the provided search results.
Citations:
[2] https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/muskrat-report-praise-1.5492648
[4] https://www.muskratfallsinquiry.ca/files/P-00014.pdf
[5] https://www.muskratfallsinquiry.ca/faq/
[6] https://thenarwhal.ca/a-reckoning-for-muskrat-falls/
[7] https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/martin-muskrat-response-1.5493502
Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/give-a-valid-and-reliable-expl-c8Xi_KEoRxeJYvxGyH4Hpw#28
Query: Has this promised action taken place as stated and if so what are the outcomes - 3. Referral to authorities: Premier Dwight Ball stated that the inquiry report would be referred to police and the provincial justice department for further investigation?
S) The key recommendations from the Muskrat Falls Inquiry report include:
Limiting Nalcor's powers to withhold information from the government
Requiring independent expert engagement for large projects
Empowering civil servants to "speak truth to politicians"
Enacting "duty to document" legislation within six months
Never undertaking large-scale projects through Crown corporations without proper oversight
Ensuring meaningful and transparent consultation with Indigenous peoples and concerned citizens
Conducting comprehensive integrated resource planning before sanctioning major projects
Performing thorough sensitivity analyses on project assumptions and forecasts
Implementing appropriate project delivery models and risk management strategies
Establishing proper governance and decision-making processes for large-scale projects
Ensuring adequate public oversight, including reviews by the Public Utilities Board
Addressing environmental and Indigenous concerns fairly and transparently
These recommendations aim to prevent the issues that plagued the Muskrat Falls Project, such as cost overruns, schedule delays, lack of transparency, and inadequate consultation with affected communities.
Query: What are the key recommendations from the Muskrat Falls Inquiry report?
Sources Commission of Inquiry into Muskrat FallsProjectindigenouswatchdog
[PDF] Volume 1 - Executive Summary, Key Findings and Recommendationsmuskratfallsinquiry
Final Report - Commission of Inquiry Respecting the Muskrat Falls ...muskratfallsinquiry
T) Based on the search results, there is limited information about specific alternatives to the Gull Island Project proposed by Indigenous communities. However, some key points can be inferred:
Conservation: Indigenous activists and environmentalists have emphasized conservation as an alternative to new hydroelectric developments. Robert Deen, an Indigenous activist, stated that "The answer ... is conservation," pointing out wasteful energy practices in cities.
Addressing existing issues: Indigenous communities have called for resolving problems from previous hydroelectric projects like Muskrat Falls before proceeding with new developments like Gull Island.
Meaningful consultation: Indigenous leaders have stressed the need for genuine consultation and agreement that benefits everyone, rather than imposed projects.
Alternative energy sources: While not specifically mentioned by Indigenous communities, the search results suggest a general push for exploring other renewable energy options that have less environmental and social impact than large-scale hydro projects.
Waiting until 2041: One alternative mentioned in the Muskrat Falls Inquiry report was to wait until 2041 when the Upper Churchill Contract expires, allowing for power to be purchased from that source instead of developing new projects.
It's important to note that the search results do not provide comprehensive information on alternatives proposed specifically by Indigenous communities for the Gull Island Project. The focus appears to be more on addressing existing concerns and opposing further hydroelectric development rather than proposing specific alternatives.
Query: What alternatives to the Gull Island Project have been proposed by Indigenous communities
Sources:
Not So Grand Plans: The Continued Erasure of Indigenous Rights in ...yellowheadinstitute
'Projects of death': Impact of hydro dams on environment … thenarwhal
More than Churchill Falls could be on the table in a new power deal ...cbc
U) The Gull Island project appears to have similar potential impacts on Indigenous communities as other large hydroelectric projects in Canada, particularly the Muskrat Falls project:
Environmental disruption: Like other projects, Gull Island would likely impact traditional lands, ecosystems, and food sources crucial to Indigenous ways of life.
Cultural and heritage loss: The project could lead to the destruction of burial sites, artifacts, and ancient trails, as seen with other hydroelectric developments.
Health concerns: Similar to Muskrat Falls, there are worries about potential methylmercury contamination of fish and other traditional food sources.
Social impacts: Large-scale hydroelectric projects often bring social disorder, increased drug and alcohol abuse, and racial discrimination to nearby Indigenous communities.
Inadequate consultation: As with other projects, there are concerns about the lack of meaningful consultation and the potential for Indigenous rights to be overlooked.
Economic disparities: While promising economic benefits, large hydro projects often fail to deliver equitable advantages to affected Indigenous communities.
Continuation of colonial practices: The Gull Island project, like others, is seen by some Indigenous activists as a continuation of colonial exploitation and erasure of Indigenous rights.
The Gull Island project seems to follow a pattern of hydroelectric developments that have historically marginalized Indigenous communities and their concerns, potentially repeating the mistakes and negative impacts observed in projects like Muskrat Falls and others across Canada.
Query: How does the Gull Island project compare to other hydroelectric projects in terms of impact on Indigenous communities
Sources:
Not So Grand Plans: The Continued Erasure of Indigenous Rights in ...yellowheadinstitute
'Projects of death': Impact of hydro dams on environment … thenarwhal
[PDF] Impact Assessment, Sustainability, and Climate Change
digitalcommons.schulichlaw.dal
V) Based on the search results provided, there is no specific information about measures being taken to ensure free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) of Indigenous communities for the Gull Island Project. However, we can outline what should be done to properly implement FPIC for such a project:
Early engagement: Consultation should begin well in advance of any project activities, respecting Indigenous timelines and decision-making processes.
Provision of information: Indigenous communities should receive comprehensive information about the project, including its nature, size, pace, duration, and potential economic, social, cultural, and environmental impacts.
Use of appropriate institutions: Engagement should occur through Indigenous peoples' own representative institutions and decision-making processes.
Respect for Indigenous rights: The process should recognize Indigenous peoples' rights to their lands, territories, and resources.
Absence of coercion: There should be no pressure, intimidation, or manipulation in the consultation process.
Culturally appropriate communication: Information and discussions should be conducted in a manner and language understood by the Indigenous communities.
Ongoing dialogue: FPIC should be viewed as a continuous process throughout the project lifecycle, not a one-time event.
Right to withhold consent: Indigenous communities should have the genuine option to withhold their consent without negative consequences.
Benefit-sharing agreements: If consent is given, there should be clear agreements on how Indigenous communities will benefit from the project.
Independent monitoring: There should be mechanisms for independent oversight of the FPIC process and subsequent agreements.
Proper implementation of these measures would help ensure that the rights of Indigenous communities are respected in relation to the Gull Island Project.
Query: What measures are being taken to ensure the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous communities for the Gull Island Project?
Sources
Consultation and free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) - ohchr
New FPIC guide designed to help protect Indigenous rights as … news.mongabay
[PDF] Guidelines on Free, Prior and Informed Consent UN-REDD
W) Based on the available search results, there is no evidence that the principle of free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) is being properly applied in the Gull Island Project. In fact, the information suggests significant shortcomings in this regard:
Lack of emphasis on FPIC: The Premier's Economic Recovery Team (PERT) report, which recommends developing Gull Island, does not explicitly mention the need for free, prior, and informed consent from Indigenous peoples 1.
Insufficient consultation: There are concerns about the lack of meaningful consultation with Indigenous communities regarding the project 1.
Predetermined outcome: The framing of the Gull Island Project as necessary for economic recovery suggests that its development may be a foregone conclusion, similar to how the Muskrat Falls Project proceeded without proper consideration of alternatives or Indigenous rights 1.
Failure to learn from past mistakes: The approach to Gull Island appears to be repeating the errors made during the Muskrat Falls Project, where Indigenous voices were not adequately listened to 1.
These points indicate that the Gull Island Project is not currently adhering to the key principles of FPIC, which should include:
Providing comprehensive information about the project and its potential impacts 2
Engaging with Indigenous communities through their own representative institutions 2
Respecting Indigenous peoples' right to withhold consent2
Ensuring absence of coercion or manipulation in the consultation process 2
The lack of proper FPIC implementation in the Gull Island Project raises serious concerns about the respect for Indigenous rights and the project's long-term sustainability.
Not So Grand Plans: The Continued Erasure of Indigenous Rights in ...yellowhead institute
[PDF] How to implement free, prior informed consent (FPIC)
[PDF] Free Prior Informed Consent Protocols as Instruments of Autonomyenip
X) Based on the available search results, there is no evidence of specific mechanisms in place to verify that Indigenous communities have properly understood the information provided about the Gull Island Project. In fact, the information suggests significant shortcomings in the consultation and information-sharing process:
Lack of meaningful consultation: The search results indicate that there has been insufficient engagement with Indigenous communities regarding the Gull Island Project.
Inadequate information provision: There are concerns about the lack of comprehensive information being shared with Indigenous communities about the project's potential impacts.
Failure to learn from past mistakes: The approach to Gull Island appears to be repeating errors made during the Muskrat Falls Project, where Indigenous voices were not adequately listened to or understood.
Absence of free, prior, and informed consent: The Premier's Economic Recovery Team (PERT) report, which recommends developing Gull Island, does not explicitly mention the need for free, prior, and informed consent from Indigenous peoples.
These points suggest that not only are there no apparent mechanisms to verify Indigenous communities' understanding of the project, but the overall process of information sharing and consultation appears to be severely lacking. This situation raises serious concerns about the respect for Indigenous rights and the project's long-term sustainability.
Query: What mechanisms are in place to verify that Indigenous communities have properly understood the information provided about the Gull Island Project
Sources:
Not So Grand Plans: The Continued Erasure of Indigenous Rights in ...yellowheadinstitute
[PDF] The (Hydro)Power Relations of the Muskrat Falls Project theses.gla.ac
[PDF] memorandum of understanding for a new long-term energy ...ourchapter
Y) Based on the available information, there is no evidence that the health concerns of Indigenous communities are being adequately addressed in the Gull Island Project. In fact, the search results indicate several significant issues:
Methylmercury contamination: The project is expected to increase methylmercury levels in the local ecosystem, which can lead to:
Food security risks: Methylmercury contamination of fish, marine mammals, and other traditional food sources threatens the health and cultural practices of Indigenous communities 1 3.
Lack of consultation: There are concerns about insufficient engagement with Indigenous communities regarding the project and its potential health impacts 4 5.
Inadequate risk communication: The research suggests a need for improved health risk communication strategies, including clear scientific data delivery and support for safe access to traditional foods 3.
Psychological impacts: The project's environmental changes and uncertainty about contamination are causing stress and anxiety among Indigenous community members 3.
Continuation of past mistakes: The approach to Gull Island appears to be repeating errors made during the Muskrat Falls Project, where Indigenous health concerns were not adequately addressed 4 5.
The search results do not indicate any specific measures being taken to address these health concerns in the Gull Island Project. Instead, they suggest a pattern of overlooking Indigenous rights and health issues in favor of economic development 4.
Query:
How are the health concerns of Indigenous communities being addressed in the Gull Island Project
Sources
First Nations in Canada Urge Northeast U.S. to Reject Greenwashed ...culturalsurvival
[PDF] Grand Riverkeeper Labrador, Inc. is an environmental Non ...energy
[PDF] The (Hydro)Power Relations of the Muskrat Falls Project
Z) Based on the available search results, there is no evidence of Indigenous representative institutions playing a significant role in the Gull Island Project consultations. In fact, the information suggests several concerning issues:
Lack of consultation: Indigenous leaders, particularly from the Innu Nation, have expressed concerns about being excluded from discussions related to hydroelectric projects in their traditional territories, including Gull Island.
Absence of free, prior, and informed consent: The Premier's Economic Recovery Team (PERT) report, which recommends developing Gull Island, does not explicitly mention the need for free, prior, and informed consent from Indigenous peoples or their representative institutions.
Exclusion from key discussions: Innu Nation Grand Chief Etienne Rich highlighted that Indigenous leaders were not present during discussions between the premiers of Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec regarding Churchill Falls and future hydroelectric developments.
Historical grievances: The Innu Nation is currently suing Hydro-Québec and Churchill Falls Corporation Ltd. for $4 billion over ecological and cultural damage caused by previous hydroelectric projects, indicating unresolved issues from past developments.
Call for inclusion: Indigenous leaders, such as Grand Chief Rich, have emphasized the need for Indigenous representation in discussions about Churchill Falls and future hydroelectric projects like Gull Island.
The lack of involvement of Indigenous representative institutions in the Gull Island Project consultations appears to be a continuation of past practices that have marginalized Indigenous voices in major development projects affecting their traditional lands 1 2.
Query: What role do Indigenous representative institutions play in the Gull Island Project consultations
Sources:
Not So Grand Plans: The Continued Erasure of Indigenous Rights in ...yellowheadinstitute
Indigenous leaders need to be part of Churchill Falls discussions ...cbc
[PDF] Thematic Review II.2: Dams, Indigenous Peoples and Ethnic Minorities forestpeoples
Zi) Based on the available search results, there is no evidence of meaningful integration of Indigenous voices into the Gull Island Project consultations. In fact, several issues highlight the lack of proper Indigenous involvement:
Exclusion from discussions: Indigenous leaders, particularly from the Innu Nation, were not present during key discussions between the premiers of Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec regarding Churchill Falls and future hydroelectric developments, including Gull Island 3.
Lack of emphasis on free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC): The Premier's Economic Recovery Team (PERT) report, which recommends developing Gull Island, does not explicitly mention the need for FPIC from Indigenous peoples 2.
Continuation of past mistakes: The approach to Gull Island appears to be repeating errors made during the Muskrat Falls Project, where Indigenous voices were not adequately listened to or understood 2 6.
Unresolved grievances: The Innu Nation is currently suing Hydro-Québec and Churchill Falls Corporation Ltd. for $4 billion over ecological and cultural damage caused by previous hydroelectric projects, indicating ongoing issues that need to be addressed before proceeding with Gull Island 3.
Call for inclusion: Indigenous leaders, such as Innu Nation Grand Chief Etienne Rich, have emphasized the need for Indigenous representation in discussions about Churchill Falls and future hydroelectric projects like Gull Island 3.
The lack of proper integration of Indigenous voices in the Gull Island Project consultations appears to be a continuation of past practices that have marginalized Indigenous perspectives in major development projects affecting their traditional lands 3 6.
Query: How are Indigenous voices being integrated into the Gull Island Project consultations
Sources:
Amplifying Indigenous Voices nwac
Not So Grand Plans: The Continued Erasure of Indigenous Rights in ...yellowheadinstitute
Indigenous leaders need to be part of Churchill Falls discussions...cbc
Notes Explain why it is important for users of AI Language software to exercise critical thinking, independently verify validity, reliability -'fact-check' data from generally reliable sources and not solely rely on the model's responses for important decisions or information. Llewelyn Pritchard 21 October 2024:
Perplexity: ‘Exercising critical thinking, independently verifying the validity and reliability of data, and fact-checking information from generally reliable sources are crucial for users of AI language software for several reasons:
Hallucinations and Inaccuracies: AI language models, even advanced ones, can generate responses that are not grounded in reality, a phenomenon known as "hallucinations." These models can confidently provide incorrect or misleading information, which can be particularly problematic if users rely solely on the model's responses [1][2][4].
Limited Training Data: AI models are trained on specific datasets, and their accuracy is limited by the quality and scope of these datasets. For example, Google's DataGemma tool, while effective, has limitations in terms of the data it can access and the questions it can answer accurately. If the relevant data is not in the model's training set or database, the model may not provide accurate or reliable information [1].
Real-Time Information Challenges: AI models often struggle with real-time events or breaking news, as their training data may not include the latest developments. This can lead to incorrect or outdated information being provided, as seen in the case of Meta AI's responses to the attempted assassination of former President Trump [4].
Subjective Framing and Nuance: Fact-checking is not always straightforward, as AI models may not capture the nuances of human communication. A quote or statement might be technically accurate but misleading due to the context or framing. Human judgement is often necessary to understand the full implications and context of the information provided [5].
Error and Unknown Rates: Studies have shown that even the most accurate AI fact-checking models have error rates. For instance, Originality.ai, which has a high accuracy rate of 72.3%, still has a small error rate and may return "unknown" results for certain queries. This underscores the need for users to verify information independently [2][3].
Manipulated Media and Information Warfare: Bad actors can engineer ways to circumvent AI fact-checking tools, spreading misinformation or manipulated media that might evade detection. This means that relying solely on AI for fact-checking can leave users vulnerable to misinformation [5].
Impact on Decision-Making: For important decisions or critical information, relying solely on AI model responses can be risky. Incorrect or misleading information can have significant consequences, whether in personal, professional, or public contexts. Independent verification from reliable sources ensures that decisions are based on accurate and trustworthy information.
In summary, exercising critical thinking and independently verifying the validity and reliability of data from generally reliable sources are essential because AI language models can generate inaccurate information, have limitations in their training data, struggle with real-time events, lack nuance in their responses, and are not immune to errors or manipulation. These factors highlight the importance of a multi-layered approach to fact-checking to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information used for important decisions.
Citations:
[2] https://originality.ai/blog/ai-fact-checking-accuracy
[3] https://originality.ai/automated-fact-checker
[4] https://about.fb.com/news/2024/07/review-of-fact-checking-label-and-meta-ai-responses/
[5] https://www.niemanlab.org/2022/12/ai-will-start-fact-checking-we-may-not-like-the-results/
[6] https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/feature/Steps-in-fact-checking-AI-generated-content
[7] https://libguides.uel.ac.uk/artificial-intelligence/using-ai-critically
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https://lnkd.in/eRgyjPCZ https://lnkd.in/eMuVikt8 Explain why the Conservative government has not rigorously investigated Boris Johnson’s (former Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister UK) involvement in Russian Interference in the EU Brexit Referendum 2016, since Vladimir Putin was supporting Johnson's ambition to be Prime Minister whilst at the same time Putin was realising his own ambition for Brexit and the weakening of the NATO alliance by Britain's exit and marginalisation. #AI #OpenSource #Perplexity #ChatGPT #CameronLies #MayHidesHerLies #PutinLies #TrussLies #SunakLies #JohnsonLies #ToriesLie #PeopleDie #UnfitForParliament Llewelyn Pritchard MA 25 July 2023
https://youtu.be/QkZzN3XHEPY https://lnkd.in/duqCv6pG Boris Johnson's KGB Links EXPOSED - John Sweeney FULL Documentary ByLine TV 29 June 2023 and Explain Russian Interference in UK USA and France elections #AI #OpenSource #Perplexity #ChatGPT Llewelyn Pritchard MA 24 July 2023
https://lnkd.in/eRqvwxkZ https://lnkd.in/e6gPkp5z Preface Established facts by Independent Research 1969- with reference to: DAWN STURGESS PUBLIC INQUIRY formally established on 17 March 2022 Part 1/2 Llewelyn Pritchard MA
'In a letter penned to the Commons Liaison Committee, Boris Johnson called the meeting in Perugia 'a social event', claiming , 'As far as I am aware, no government business was discussed.'
https://lnkd.in/eMv2rX8j https://lnkd.in/erHmeXcn Explain how and why the Conservative majority UK Parliament at Westminster, London and beyond is no longer fit for purpose. #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT Llewelyn Pritchard MA 27 April 2023
https://lnkd.in/e6qt9PtH Boris Johnson has left but his toxic legacy lingers. ONLY A GENERAL ELECTION AND A NEW GOVERNMENT CAN GIVE POLITICS THE CLEAN SLATE IT SO BADLY NEEDS. Full Observer editorial on Partygate inquiry verdict 18 June 2023
https://lnkd.in/ef39ZmuF https://lnkd.in/eBtFmZ4V https://lnkd.in/eet3q3ek Show this thread @carolecadwalla Carole Cadwalla LANDMARK RULING IN STRASBOURG AS MPs CHALLENGE UK TORY GOVERNMENT OVER FAILURE TO INVESTIGATE RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE IN BREXIT
EXTRACTS ‘Nothing less than the future of democracy is at stake’ says Caroline Lucas as a cross-party coalition and The Citizens win an unprecedented hearing. Since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his all-out war on Ukraine almost a year ago, the Kremlin’s long-term plans for imperial expansion have come under closer scrutiny, particularly its use of ‘alternative measures’ to undermine the EU through propaganda and the funding of right-wing Eurosceptic parties in France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands. But what about the UK?
Though dismissed or ignored at the time, Parliament’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee’s 2018 report on disinformation and fake news outlined the impact of the Russian Embassy in London, and state-backed media outlets RT and Sputnik, in supporting the Leave campaigns.
It also revealed the role social media operations such as the Internet Research Agency and the now defunct Cambridge Analytica had in promoting Brexit. A year later, in 2019, Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee concluded in its ‘Russia Report’ that Kremlin interference in elections was the “new normal” and there were “credible attempts” to meddle with the UK’s democratic processes.
For whatever reason, Boris Johnson succeeded in delaying the publication of the Russia Report in the run-up to the 2019 General Election. When – against Johnson’s wishes – it was finally published in July 2020, the report also contained the staggering admission that there had been no official investigation into the potential damage done to our democracy by what was, by then, clearly a hostile foreign power.
Johnson’s apathy over our democratic national security was not new. While Foreign Secretary in 2017, Johnson claimed there was “not a sausage” of evidence of Putin meddling in Brexit, despite his nominal role overseeing GCHQ at the time, which had been working with the FBI’s Special Counsel Robert Mueller on precisely that. Mueller had named Maltese professor Joseph Mifsud as a Russian agent in London. As the Observer and Byline reported, Mifsud met Johnson to talk about Brexit.'
'Evgeny Lebedev was controversially elevated to the House of Lords by Johnson in 2020 – as Baron of Hampton in Richmond upon Thames and Siberia in the Russian Federation. His father, Alexander, a former senior KGB officer, is alleged to have been present when, as Foreign Secretary, Johnson left his security det#AIl behind to travel to the Lebedev’s Umbrian villa following a NATO briefing on the attempted murder of defector Sergei Skripal by Russian military intelligence using the Novichok nerve agent in Salisbury. Johnson denies any official matters were discussed, but Paul Caruana Galizia has reported for Tortoise that Johnson was offered a back-channel to the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergei Lavrov.
'With all this evidence of the Kremlin’s close interest in British affairs, not least of all Putin’s public intervention insisting that Theresa May get on with Brexit, Johnson eventually changed his tune by 2022, telling the House of Commons: “I have seen absolutely no evidence of successful Russian interference in any electoral event”.
Given Johnson’s record of equivocal and often mendacious statements, combined with the admission from the intelligence services explicitly that they had never been tasked to investigate these matters, we cannot afford to rely on the former Prime Minister’s word.
In response to this glaring and potentially compromising lack of electoral and national security, a group of parliamentarians took the UK Government to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) last March, with the support of campaigning journalism organisation The Citizens. The cross-party group of MPs – including Green Party MP Caroline Lucas, Labour’s Ben Bradshaw and the SNP’s Alyn Smith – claim the Government is infringing our “right to free and fair elections” by failing to act on the findings of the Russia Report.
The court in Strasbourg has now indicated the case both has merit and may be designated an ‘impact case’. It has written to the Government inviting it to respond in detail to the allegations by 26 April.'
'“Following the 2016 EU referendum, but long before the ISC Russia Report, there was a considerable and growing body of evidence that Russia was interested in and acting to disturb Western election processes,” Ricketts continued. “It is a matter of public record that both the U.S. election in 2016 and the French election in 2017 were subject to Russian interference…. Given the evidence that has now amassed of Russian interference, it is important to establish once and for all whether Russia attempted to interfere in the EU Referendum and subsequent UK general elections.” ' Peter Jukes @peterjukes 19 January 2023 https://lnkd.in/ei89vnyn Department for the Execution of Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights @HoCPrivileges @covidinquiryuk @CovidJusticeUK @cymru_inquiry @carolecadwalla
https://lnkd.in/em-yRpFH https://lnkd.in/epjDu-e8 Explain the reasons why any British Foreign Secretary and/or Prime Minister whenever he was being criticised at home, would also as part of his wider foreign policy political considerations, repeatedly choose to visit a foreign friendly country, fair enough, which Britain had long supported in order to improve his own public image that had been shattered by a) his proven lying to a public investigation by the House of Commons Select Committee of Privileges about illegal parties at Number 10 - as defined by his own 'lockdown' legislation that explicitly banned such events during the COVID pandemic in the UK and b) by strong, evidence-based claims of Russian Interference in the EU Brexit referendum 2016 that led to Britain leaving the European Union. #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT Llewelyn Pritchard MA 15 May 2023
https://lnkd.in/eb3tjwwE BORIS JOHNSON CANNOT BE TRUSTED - in battle for political future amid fresh evidence he misled MPs. Privileges committee document intended to help ex-PM prepare for questioning contains wealth of new information.
Boris Johnson faces a battle for his future in parliament after a cross-party committee found there was significant evidence he misled MPs over lockdown parties, and that he and aides almost certainly knew at the time they were breaking rules. The damning report includes one witness saying the then prime minister told a packed No 10 gathering in November 2020, when strict Covid restrictions were in force, that “this is probably the most unsocially distanced gathering in the UK right now”.
Other new evidence includes a message from a No 10 official in April 2021, six months before the first reports of parties emerged, saying a colleague was “worried about leaks of PM having a piss-up – and to be fair I don’t think it’s unwarranted”.
The Details came in a report from the Commons privileges committee, a seven-strong group of MPs, four of them Conservatives, which has been tasked with discovering whether Johnson misled parliament in denying any wrongdoing, and then if this was deliberate. Read more Peter Walker, Rowena Mason 3 March 2023
https://lnkd.in/e2gKeZbe "The problem of pathocracy" Do psychologists have a responsibility to help prevent ruthless, amoral people attaining positions of power? #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT 22 February 2023 #opensource #power #people
https://lnkd.in/eTPseQfE The darkness of Boris Johnson: a psychologist on the prime minister’s unpalatable personality traits Dr. Steve Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Leeds Beckett University 16 May 2022
https://lnkd.in/eKvgNxjy BORIS JOHNSON 'NATIONALLY DISTRUSTED', CABINET SECRETARY TOLD MATT HANCOCK Top civil servant's warning revealed in latest WhatsApp leak.
Boris Johnson was a “nationally distrusted figure” as prime minister, the country’s top civil servant said, according to the latest leaks of Matt Hancock’s WhatsApp messages.
The comments from October 2020 were published by The Daily Telegraph, as part of the latest tranche of leaked correspondence from the former health secretary.
Simon Case, the cabinet secretary, made the remark to Hancock as the p#AIr discussed Covid testing capability. Ned Simons 5 March 2023
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTS0o8YZLC7spjMl2eb0B7PYzdgAZwvsD_0wiosTMgXFHxQrZuiWCEnshFFzjJf5_06aH1VCAyUnQq4/pub How can a former prime minister of the UK legally justify his claim that he did not mislead Parliament by claiming he 'didn't know' he was breaking any law by his confirmed attendance at more than one legally forbidden so-called 'Lockdown Parties' where, at one party, he joked about being at ‘UK’s most unsocially distanced party’ during lockdown? The former prime minister made the remarks to No 10 staff at a alcohol-fuelled leaving do claiming the rules and guidance he was responsible for implementing as Prime Minister were followed at all times. #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT Llewelyn Pritchard MA 15 March 2023
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRa7JT7H6ntCHAc1CRE70iipwlGUSoIzgXtfSxIrO5vwH5s03QX0g6nDWKCz7yNkbKMsWCQi985REnO/pub Explain what “Misleading Parliament” as interpreted by the House of Commons Privileges Committee, consisting of a Conservative majority of committee members means in the UK. #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT Llewelyn Pritchard MA 9 March 2023
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQVGF9kKXRTC5ckx0b#AIfeHU-mBIVocihJRQhY163Qj7DU4LvkSUnlGlsOXwCggW_mnseJ4gN9LyhBX/pub i) What does “In Contempt of Parliament” and ii) What does any Conservative MP being “In Contempt of Parliament”as interpreted by the House of Commons Privileges Committee, consisting of a Conservative majority of committee members mean in the UK? #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT Llewelyn Pritchard MA 9 March 2023
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/muskrat-falls-inquiry-misguided-project-1.5492169 SCATHING MUSKRAT FALLS INQUIRY REPORT LAYS BLAME ON EXECUTIVES Former Nalcor CEO Ed Martin and others took 'unprincipled steps' to secure project sanction, says report. Terry Roberts CBC News 10 Mar 2020
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dispossessed-eviction-inuit-from-hebron-labrador-2017-pritchard-ma/ DISPOSSESSED: THE EVICTION OF INUIT FROM HEBRON, LABRADOR Carol Brice-Bennett 2017 With a foreword by Daniel Chartier sole responsibility for transcription quality: Llewelyn Pritchard MA 27 January 2021
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSedzM0E696N6x-xnVEvEsVvYY9BSCoshcMDEtOKfplKIYPEwHP1qLgIHemM4-W61oxzxA2wfQIr_bJ/pub https://lnkd.in/ep5TyzxS Explain fighting climate change means fighting corruption. #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT Llewelyn Pritchard MA 9 March 2023 #corruption #politicians #businessdealers #ai #opensource #climatechange
https://lnkd.in/eT-iE9h7 https://lnkd.in/eT86UWqC Explain Climate Justice is Respecting and Protecting Human Rights as Rights of Nature #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT 6 March 2023
https://lnkd.in/e8r6wWSX https://lnkd.in/e3BktvW2 Explain how ecocide is causing genocide, particularly on-going colonial racial genocide in UK Canada today. #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT Llewelyn Pritchard MA 9 April 2023
UNITE TO SURVIVE Choose Your Future - It's 2 months until The Big One - Planet Earth’s Call To Action from 21 April 2023 and beyond
https://youtu.be/hJ0sVLsvEcc JOHAN ROCKSTROM EXPLAINS THE CATASTROPHIC RISKS OF PASSING MULTIPLE CLIMATE TIPPING POINTS
"Human emissions have already pushed Earth into the danger zone. Multiple climate tipping points could be triggered if global temperature rises beyond 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, according to a major new analysis published in the journal Science. Co-author Johan Rockström explains the study's findings from a ship on the North Atlantic (filmed 25 August 2022 off Norwegian coast)."
'To maintain liveable conditions on Earth, protect people from rising extremes, and enable stable societies, we must do everything possible to prevent crossing dangerous tipping points. Every 10th of a degree counts - @jrockstrom on latest paper in Science': https://lnkd.in/eyH5sep6 Potsdam Institute @PIK_Climate 9 September 2022
Potsdam Institute @PIK_Climate To ensure a safe & just future for people, #nature & the planet #Earth System Boundaries must include: #justice! New study results by international team of scientists from the @SafeJustPlanet amongst them PIK Director @jrockstrom
How Westminster Works … and Why It Doesn’t Ian Dunt 13 April 2023
38. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED How Westminster Works … and Why It Doesn’t is published by Orion (£18.99). To support the Guardian and Observer order your copy at https://guardianbookshop.com/how-westminster-works-.-.-.-and-why-it-doesnt-9781399602730?utm_source=editoriallink&utm_medium=merch&utm_campaign=article https://www.guardianbookshop.com A biting critique of Westminster that shines a light on how British politics really operates Delivery charges may apply. Ian Dunt @IanDunt 13 April 2023
"British politics is broken.
Anyone sitting down to watch the news will get the sense that something has gone terribly wrong. We have prime ministers who detonate the economy, secretaries of state who are intellectually incapable of doing the job and MPs who seem temperamentally unsuited to the role. Expertise is denigrated. Lies are rewarded. And deep-seated, long-lasting national problems go permanently unresolved. Most of us have a sense that the system doesn't work, but we struggle to articulate exactly why. Our political and financial system is cloaked in secrecy, archaic terminology, ancient custom and impenetrable technical jargon.
Lifting the lid on British politics, How Westminster Works . . . and Why It Doesn't exposes every aspect of the system in a way that can be understood and challenged, from the heights of Downing Street to the depths of the nation's newsrooms, from the hallways of the civil service to the green benches of the Commons.
Based on interviews with some of the leading voices in politics, from former occupants of No.10 to key figures in Whitehall, Westminster and Fleet Street, Ian Dunt provides exactly what people in power have always tried to avoid: a full description of the mechanisms of British government. And a vision of how we can fix it."
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39. https://guardianbookshop.com/shadow-state-9781783352050 Shadow State - Murder, Mayhem and Russia's Remaking of the West Luke Harding 2021
40. https://guardianbookshop.com/mafia-state-9781783352517 Mafia State - How One Reporter Became an Enemy of the Brutal New Russia Luke Harding 2021
PUTIN AND TRUMP'S ‘CONSTITUTIONAL CORROSION’ UNDERMINES DEMOCRACY
41. https://lnkd.in/eD44msWa Vladimir Putin's support for Boris Johnson's Brexit can be understood through several factors: Weakening European unity, interference in UK politics, opportunity for chaos, focus on Ukraine #Perplexity #AI #OpenSource Llewelyn Pritchard MA 3 August 2023 #ConstitutionalCorrosion #RUS #UK #USA #EU
42. https://lnkd.in/eTYNBxYy According to the sources, Vladimir Putin has benefited from Brexit in several ways: Weakened sanctions, divided Europe, distracted UK, investment opportunities, weakened EU, Johnson's ‘leadership’ #Perplexity #AI #OpenSource Llewelyn Pritchard MA 3 August 2023 #InvestigateRussianInterference
44. https://lnkd.in/e6qpRPnQ ‘Donald Trump's support for Boris Johnson's Brexit can be understood through the following points: alignment on Brexit, criticism of Theresa May, personal rapport, economic considerations, political opportunism.’ #Perplexity #AI #OpenSource Llewelyn Pritchard MA 3 August 2023
45. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/extract-32-evidence-house-commons-may-have-been-ways-pritchard-ma/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT7TRiznxApuDO-xI8bWMNGFn0gsJ#AI4smtJ0Jp_YMClJiY-1wb_WtlG03SMBOnj2IZ0F00Syfd_e3X/pub EXTRACT "32. There is evidence that the House of Commons may have been misled in the following ways which the Committee will explore: Summary of issues to be raised with Mr Johnson. This is a House of Commons Committee report. Fourth Report of Session 2022–23 Matter referred on 21 April 2022 Author: Committee of Privileges inc, Footnotes 21 March 2023
https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/ https://labradorleadstheworld.blogspot.com/ https://landprotectorshumanrightsmovement.blogspot.com/ https://muskratfallscivilrightsmovement.blogspot.com/ Google Translate Amplification Blogs EXTRACT "32. There is evidence that the House of Commons may have been misled in the following ways which the Committee will explore: ... Summary of issues to be raised with Mr Johnson. This is a House of Commons Committee report. Fourth Report of Session 2022–23 Matter referred on 21 April 2022 Author: Committee of Privileges inc. Footnotes 21 March 2023
46. Explain The House Of Commons Privileges Committee #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT Llewelyn Pritchard MA 18 March 2023
47. Explain the integrity of the House Of Commons Privileges Committee #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT Llewelyn Pritchard MA 18 March 2023 ##AI #opensource
48. Harriet Harman @HarrietHarman and Sir Bernard Jenkin @bernardjenkin publish joint article in The Times rebutting press criticism. 16 August 2022
49. Boris Johnson r. at a leaving gathering in the vestibule of the press office of 10 Downing Street in November 2020. Photograph Cabinet Office PA Boris Johnson makes a last-ditch bid to discredit Partygate inquiry. Ex-prime minister due at televised Commons committee hearing, with legal team about to publish new evidence backing his claims. Michael Savage and Toby Helm 18 March 2023 NOTE Parliament TV on Wednesday 22 March, from 14:00.
50. Explain why and in what sort of circumstances an ex-Prime Minister of the UK, whose behaviour is being investigated by the House Of Commons Privileges Committee @HoCPrivileges, should decide to undermine the integrity of that Committee by the actions of his followers. #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT Llewelyn Pritchard MA 19 March 2023
51. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSNTDlVXxak3QfFiECJES8vtw2-ib2jSkjbChn9hzEGNeiqLc5leEx-LdJ_jU4_C1ojCYwYBTP2oPat/pub Explain when an untrustworthy member of the Conservative party is appointed to the post of prime minister it is evidence of a general, corrupt pathocracy that is unfit to govern. #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT Llewelyn Pritchard MA 19 March 2023 #JohnsonLies #PeopleDie #UnfitForParliament
52. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRsidsZXIgvpi4MyYGTyndi1NvOxmOFaVo4jl1YY5Wjq3yDV2VK9WoIpp9Ex5P9VWT7uN6SCet6b6-q/pub Explain in what binding or non-binding circumstance can a serving Conservative Prime Minister of the UK obtain a legal judgement in his favour when the overwhelming burden of proof shows that, for example, by deliberately attending an illegal so-called ‘lockdown party’, by stating that it was the ‘most socially distanced party in the UK’ and as PM not showing due regard nor respect for the ‘lockdown sacrifices’ made by others how he must have known in advance that he would not be following and/or not be legally bound to follow his own Tory government’s parliamentary legislation.
How, of his own volition, selfishly, unlawfully, wilfully, deliberately, irresponsibly he must have known in advance of his attendance at the said party or parties that he could be found guilty of either intentionally, or unintentionally, misleading other Members of Parliament in the House of Commons. #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT Llewelyn Pritchard MA 15 March 2023
53. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQeVSEbl25uUd3-kSMj64tj87wY_mpJDjnBXWXnF3slad1qMYArXt2MWwJ1nf--VnPDsMFateajHmY3/pub Explain how in the socio-economic divisive tradition of selection underlying State education in the UK, for example by the introduction of State funded, unethical, immoral, inequitable, tripartite Secondary Education, ‘justified’ by the Spens Report 1938, the introduction of The National Curriculum under the Margaret Thatcher Conservative Party ideological regime has continued a similar degrading effect on the moral development of children and society in general by 2023 and has contributed to a Tory-ruled, oppressed population’s worsening social-economic legal inequalities and opportunities in glaring contrast to private, public school, more financially privileged educational provision. #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT Llewelyn Pritchard MA 27 March 2023
54. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTkDxqG005OEgby_Noa5SakxcbEa2538YjJN47GcQ_-uj0yW_LP4yXW8yx2gb4jEzWD1G5WWR-diGxw/pub Explain the Institute of Education's perspective about the National Curriculum #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT Llewelyn Pritchard MA 27 March 2023
55. https://lnkd.in/etm3M8uq https://lnkd.in/eGeUUmip ON-GOING NATIONAL-INTERNATIONAL COLONIALISM UK-CA. A ROOT CAUSE OF OUR CLIMATE CRISIS. Llewelyn Pritchard MA 18 May 2022
56. https://lnkd.in/eqRH5Rie https://lnkd.in/eZPXPAMG COLONIAL CRIME SCENES Canada ITEMS OF EVIDENCE SubTitle: A human-centric, holistic, rights-based, advocating regenerative culture, educational approach for justice about the root causes of our climate crisis on planet earth. CONCLUSION: A colonially corrupted federal and provincial criminal justice system exists in Canada today. Llewelyn Pritchard MA 25 August 2021
57. https://lnkd.in/egyvH8P https://lnkd.in/eXVjkdge https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ecocide-crime-scenes-canada-evidence-llewelyn-pritchard-ma/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ-r0wYsVhcL_n59iBuMMxFjFXVMbTvMVi-RfZF53ySZUyEO6dKoOJndGlSBjMS4kM1EWlTCGUBTI9B/pub https://bit.ly/EcocideCrimeScenesCanadaEvidence ECOCIDE CRIME SCENES Canada: ITEMS of EVIDENCE.
58. https://labradorleadstheworld.blogspot.com/2020/11/we-dont-have-time-help-make-ecocide.html?q=trudeau+evidence-based+decisions WE DON'T HAVE TIME HELP MAKE ECOCIDE AN INTERNATIONAL CRIME Click Sign BECOME AN EARTH PROTECTOR : 127 items of evidence submitted to world leaders, international courts, human and indigenous rights organisations, PM & Premiers Canada, rcmpolice, ecocide law about CA's federal & provincial governments' mismanagement causing on-going, neurotoxic including methyl-mercury poisoning of Nature and People in Labrador. Llewelyn Pritchard #StopEcocide causing #Genocide 11 November 2020
59. https://lnkd.in/e77Ykevb https://lnkd.in/esP_iy_x MR. JUSTIN TRUDEAU, PRIME MINISTER ADVOCATED CORRUPT SNC-LAVALIN DAM HYDRO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS IN CANADA, Newfoundland and Labrador has a history of backing ill-conceived projects The Economist 19 August 2017
60. https://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.877979/publication.html Trudeau II report / Mario Dion, Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner "This report presents the findings of my examination under the Conflict of Interest Act (Act) of the conduct of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. I sought to determine whether he used his position to seek to influence a decision of the Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, relating to a criminal prosecution involving SNC-Lavalin, contrary to section 9 of the Act" - Executive summary, page 1.'
"CONCLUSION
I find that Mr. Trudeau used his position of authority over Ms. Wilson-Raybould to seek to influence her decision on whether she should overrule the Director of Public Prosecutions' decision not to invite SNC-Lavalin to enter into negotiations towards a remediation agreement. Because SNC‑Lavalin overwhelmingly stood to benefit from Ms. Wilson-Raybould's intervention, I have no doubt that the result of Mr. Trudeau's influence would have furthered SNC-Lavalin's interests. The actions that sought to further these interests were improper since the actions were contrary to the constitutional principles of prosecutorial independence and the rule of law.
For these reasons, I find that Mr. Trudeau contravened section 9 of the Act."
61. https://lnkd.in/eKvSHPY https://lnkd.in/eu_2jJ9 EVIDENCE ... FUGITIVE METHANE ATMOSPHERIC GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM HYDRO DAM RESERVOIRS AND FOSSIL FUEL EXTRACTION ARE KILLING PLANET EARTH “The role of hydroelectric dams in emissions inventories and in mitigation has been systematically ignored.” Environmental Science & Policy Volume 50, June 2015 pp. 225-239 2011 -2021
62. https://youtu.be/Sd5s3wdsY6Q Don’t Kill The River Jacinda Beals Band
63. https://lnkd.in/eCJXQgc https://lnkd.in/e6Wb6J6 EVIDENCE of a continuing threat-to-life due to government mismanagement in Labrador, NL, Canada by lethal, on-going, neurotoxic, methyl-mercury poisoning of nature and people: The Muskrat Falls hydro dam reservoir is causing methane atmospheric greenhouse gas emission, methylmercury poisoning of wild foods; flooding; human rights violations; indigenous rights abuse [no free.prior, informed consent] deforestation, cultural genocide - continued destruction of indigenous ways of life in Canada. Globally, “The role of hydroelectric dams in emissions inventories and in mitigation has been systematically ignored.” Environmental Science & Policy Volume 50, June 2015 pp. 225-239 2011 -2021 #StopEcocide causing #Genocide
64. https://lnkd.in/erZM4SfY CANADA IS COMPLICIT IN A "RACE-BASED GENOCIDE" AGAINST INDIGENOUS WOMEN, A GOVERNMENT INQUIRY HAS FOUND
The report cited research finding indigenous women were 12 times more likely to be killed or to disappear than other women in Canada.
The inquiry blamed the crisis on deep-rooted colonialism and state inaction.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged to 'eradicate' the causes of violence against indigenous women.
https://lnkd.in/egv4yDeg Quote "…the colonial experience has resulted in various forms of discrimination, violence, and exclusion, both open and hidden, all of which is reflected in the systematic violation of the individual and collective rights of indigenous women. Unlike the situations faced by non-indigenous women, indigenous women face these violations not only on the basis of gender but also on other aspects of their identities." SUBMISSION TO THE UN COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN Day of General Discussion On A General Recommendation On The Rights Of Indigenous Women And Girls
CONCLUSION
'Domestically, the recommendation that Canada should institute broad transformative change owing to the past conduct of its representatives and other private persons acting on its behalf have been a key output of various high-level independent inquiries initiated over the years aimed at establishing the truth about serious human rights violations against Indigenous persons.
Perhaps most notable of all were the key findings of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples inquiry from 1996. Regrettably relatively little became of the Commission’s sweeping recommendations for much-needed change. Accordingly, the present and continuing crisis facing Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse persons and widespread violations, among others, of the right to equality and non-discrimination is hardly surprising.
What is more, there have been other high-profile inquiries into the treatment of Indigenous peoples in Canada at different jurisdictional levels, including Indigenous women. The British Columbia Missing Women Commission of Inquiry from 2011-2012' 24 June 2021
65. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSedzM0E696N6x-xnVEvEsVvYY9BSCoshcMDEtOKfplKIYPEwHP1qLgIHemM4-W61oxzxA2wfQIr_bJ/pub https://lnkd.in/ep5TyzxS Explain fighting climate change means fighting corruption. #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT Llewelyn Pritchard MA 9 March 2023 #corruption #politicians #businessdealers #AI #opensource #climatechange
https://lnkd.in/e8r6wWSX https://lnkd.in/e3BktvW2 https://unitedforclimate.blogspot.com/ United For Climate
https://landprotectorshumanrightsmovement.blogspot.com Labrador Land Protectors Human Rights Movement https://muskratfallscivilrightsmovement.blogspot.com Muskrat Falls Civil Rights Movement
https://labradorleadstheworld.blogspot.com Labrador Leads The World In Opposition To Hydro Dams - Amplification - Explain how ecocide is causing genocide, particularly on-going colonial racial genocide in UK Canada today. #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT Llewelyn Pritchard MA 9 April 2023.
66. https://lnkd.in/eT-iE9h7 https://lnkd.in/eT86UWqC Explain Climate Justice is Respecting and Protecting Human Rights as Rights of Nature #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT 6 March 2023
67. "We believe in moving forward on evidence-based policy." Trudeau 20.4.18 Therefore, Prime Minister of Canada and Premier Ball of Newfoundland and Labrador: stop betraying your own people. Act honourably on indisputable evidence of restrictive interpretation of Terms of Reference, Commission of Inquiry Muskrat Falls Project: Change your policies to rightfully @protectlabrador and #ShutMuskratDown. History is being Repeated. The people will not be duped by your Commission of Inquiry’s deliberate restrictions that handcuff Supreme Court Justice Richard LeBlanc to your own instructions.
68. https://labradorleadstheworld.blogspot.com/2018/11/large-hydropower-dams-not-sustainable.html Large hydropower dams are unsustainable. EVIDENCE/ HYPOCRISY/ LIES RCMP MF Investigation "We believe in moving forward on evidence-based policy..." Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau 20 April 2018 , "I believe Muskrat Falls was the biggest mistake in Newfoundland and Labrador’s history...Dwight Ball @DwightBallNL Ex-Premier 27 Sept 2018 A small sample [1-5] of valid and reliable evidence pertinent to the complete removal of the Muskrat Falls-Gull Island Nalcor Crown Corporation Hydro MegaDamage project, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada - "micro hydropower is largely a net positive for communities and has minimal environmental impact” " 11 April 2020
69. https://lnkd.in/dyEpKGPg https://lnkd.in/dTdi-jZK A healthy economy should be designed to thrive, not grow. ‘Get into the Doughnut!' A vision of a world in which every one has the resources to meet their human rights – while staying within the environmental limits of what this one planet can provide.' Kate Raworth, @KateRaworth Doughnut Economics for the 21st century #DoughnutEconomics
70. https://lnkd.in/eCCfV9su https://lnkd.in/eG73v_UC Summaries of legal, ethical, value, political, historical, social and economic justifications for the invasion of Ukraine as well as war expert analysis. #Perplexity #AI #OpenSource Llewelyn Pritchard MA 1 August 2023
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