The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador has decided in favor of the Nunatsiavut Government following a legal dispute with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador over royalties from the Voisey’s Bay nickel project.

Lands and Natural Resources Minister Greg Flowers is accusing federal Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan of blatantly violating the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement (LILCA) by restricting the Nunatsiavut Government access to lucrative northern shrimp stocks.

In keeping with Section 116A of the Elections Act, Ms. Sarah Townley has been appointed to serve as the moderator for a mandatory Inuttitut debate for candidates vying for the office of President.