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Yvonne Jones, MHA
Cartwright -L'Anse au Clair
Liberal Member of the House of Assembly

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2009 (use your browsers back button to return to this page after viewing a news release)
December	(top of page)
21	Government failed again to give birth to midwifery legislation: Opposition
17	Opposition urges strategic fiscal boost for Public Sector Pensioners
16	Children in Alternate Living Arrangements still without regulated protection: Opposition
15	Poor provincial healthcare performance demands a review: Jones
15	Enhanced Labrador air ambulance service not in government’s flight plan
14	More details needed on Hebron amendments
14	Jones meets with Combined Councils of Labrador
14	Opposition MHAs meet with Labrador-Grenfell Health to discuss regional health concerns
10	Government still giving no indication that new ferries will be built in the province
10	Labrador house fire shows the need for more improvements in child welfare cases
8	Government must be more proactive on addressing public health issues
4	Opposition Leader raises fisheries issues with federal minister
3	Jens Haven school report shows significant action needed to help young people in Nain
3	Opposition Leader to meet with federal fisheries minister
2	Government must settle strike on the Burin Peninsula
2	Government amendment says no to action on moose-vehicle collisions
November	(top of page)
24	Opposition Leader announces changes to shadow cabinet
23	Why are local companies in central Newfoundland not being given adjacent wood cutting permits?
17	Government must be more creative in protecting local manufacturing companies
13	Buried justice report highlights yet another government failure: Opposition
13	Ferry tenders breach of Bluebook commitment charges Opposition
10	Jones pleased with signing of coastal stewardship agreement
10	Opposition to present petition calling for action to protect against moose vehicle collisions
9	Media Advisory: Opposition Leader to accept petition from Save Our People Action Committee
October	(top of page)
30	Cut the emotions and cut a Lower Churchill Deal instead urges Jones
26	Latest Lower Churchill roadblock shows lack of due diligence by government
22	Government’s reversal on lab and x-ray demonstrates the ineffectiveness of Tory MHAs
16	Minister’s flippant comments show lack of understanding on importance of lab and x-ray equipment
13	Polling numbers show dissatisfaction with government’s handling of health issues
9	October is autism awareness month, when will government make improvements?
8	Empty by-election commitments will not save rural health services
6	Province’s response to fisheries crisis underestimates the dire need that exists
2	Consultation would have told government that health cuts are wrong
September	(top of page)
30	Opposition Leader to attend Cartwright-L’Anse au Clair district forum
29	Heart patients experiencing delays at the cardiac catheterization lab
24	Opposition Leader to attend Flower’s Cove rally
23	Opposition lobbies federal government to reject NAFO amendments
22	Jones calls on government to address deplorable road conditions in Black Tickle
22	Uncertainty remains about the future of health cuts throughout the province
17	Jones pleased with lifting of petroleum pricing freeze in southern Labrador
16	Why has new x-ray machine for Deer Lake clinic been put on hold?
14	Lab and X-ray correspondence raises more concerns
9	Still no infectious disease control specialist to protect people of the province
8	Few answers as Health Minister continues to evade questions on removal of lab and x-ray services
8	Is the north-south route for the Lower Churchill dead?
4	Government must listen to the people of Lewisporte and Flower’s Cove
1	Rural medical services continue to be eroded by Williams’ Government
August	(top of page)
27	Why isn’t air ambulance service working effectively for patients in Labrador?
24	Government must act to preserve southern Labrador air service
14	Government should move forward with anti-scab legislation
14	Jones to meet with Vale Inco strikers in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
13	Autism waitlists continue to delay the diagnosis and treatment of children
10	Taxpayer’s money again being gambled in the risky oil business
July	(top of page)
22	Jones encourages government and Eastern Health to move quickly on recommendations contained in youth mental health review
21	Where is provincial commitment to Southern Coastal Labrador?
20	Opposition questions government’s own compliance to its waste disposal regulations
20	Government pharmacists need salary boost to condense drug wait times says Opposition
20	Home care assessment timeline not acceptable insists Opposition
14	Industry’s future rests on Fishery MOU says Opposition Leader
8	MHA Jones pleased with Community Recreational Grants for District
2	Opposition challenges government to fix its focus on the fishery
June	(top of page)
29	Opposition challenges government to move forward with Inventory Financing Cap subsidy to save this year’s shrimp fishery
25	Federal Government confirms their lack of commitment to CFB Goose Bay
25	What is government’s plan to deal with continued economic downturn in the province?
18	Another patient falls through the cracks of our health care system
9	Recent plane crash highlights importance of upgrading airport in Port Hope Simpson
5	Media Advisory: Opposition Leader to address Clarenville Rotary
3	Report on foster care reiterates problems throughout the system
May	(top of page)
27	Government needs to get more involved on finding answers on plans for CFB Goose Bay
27	Jones pleased motion on autism passes in House of Assembly
25	Time for government to move forward with MRI for central region
21	Better process needed to help municipalities with waste management strategy
19	Student nurses another victim of government’s lock-out
15	Government rushing through legislative agenda to shut down House of Assembly early
12	Government remains deficient on school inspections
11	Infrastructure announcements for southern Labrador will benefit communities
6	Health Minister still not addressing root problem of surgery cancellations and Emergency Room waits
5	Fisheries Minister out of the loop as crab fishery faces crisis
4	Jones calls for legislative changes to strengthen pharmacy services
April	(top of page)
28	Government interference in the granting of fish processing licenses limits effectiveness of Fish Processing Licensing Board
27	Government and nurses should go to binding arbitration
16	Uncertainty for former AbitibiBowater workers in central region has reached its maximum level
8	Lack of knowledge on hyperbaric chamber problems again shows Minister out of touch with his department
6	Time to pull the trigger
6	Government lets down Abitibi Workers
2	Government tweaks another Liberal deal
1	Time for consumer advocate to advocate for consumers
1	Government needs a solid plan for Central Region
1	Time for government to stop bullying and start fresh
1	No answers, no solutions coming from government on energy plans
March	(top of page)
30	Investigation into implications of private foster care services warranted
30	Government disregard for collective bargaining will hinder negotiations with nurses
26	Budget contains good initiatives; more work needed in other areas
24	Government should release details of initial offer for Star Lake assets
23	Government must outline action plan for Cameron Report
23	More information needed on AbitibiBowater talks
23	Commercial power rates in coastal Labrador must be addressed in budget
23	Jones expresses concerns over Air Labrador downsizing
13	Statement on Cougar Helicopter tragedy
13	Opposition Leader to attend Combined Councils of Labrador meeting
3	Opposition calls for real leadership on Cameron report
February	(top of page)
26	Opposition Leader to visit western Newfoundland
24	PUB should hold public consultations on the coast of Labrador
18	Jones pleased with announcement for addictions and mental health centres for youth
18	Unlike previous years, government must ensure tenders are issued for infrastructure projects
16	Jones pleased government ministers finally agree to visit Labrador West
16	Opposition Leader to visit central Newfoundland
11	Jones congratulates Dr. Eddie Campbell; says province lost a great academic leader of our university
11	Improvements still required in process of contacting cancer patients
10	Jones calls for Ministerial Task Force for Labrador West
9	Child and Youth advocate must take action to protect children from extended stays at the Waterford
3	Opposition urges government flexibility in nurses’ new offer
January	(top of page)
30	Jones encourages Serco and union to get back to the table to end strike in Goose Bay
30	Government must pay attention to Labrador West
27	More specifics needed on federal budget initiatives
27	Jones highlights coastal Labrador issues at pre-budget consultations
27	Still no action on youth mental health report
23	Opposition Leader to visit Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Labrador West
22	General theme of government neglect highlights Auditor General’s report
22	Problems at MMSB must be addressed
20	Jones calls for government to partner with the private sector and provide cell phone coverage for the Trans Labrador Highway
8	Assistance needed for residents of Williams Harbour
8	Jones thanks government for co-operation on ferry extension

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