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Prices at the Pumps - March 20, 2024 #saltwire #energymarkets #pricesatthepumps #gaspricesST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The provincial budget was slated to be delivered on Wednesday, but protesting fish harvesters blocked the entrances to the Confederation Building, effectively forcing an unprecedented delay of presentation of the budget in the House of Assembly.
While harvesters were blocking the entrances, SaltWire observed a mostly peaceful assembly throughout much of the morning. However, there were at times tense physical clashes that resulted in at least three known injuries, as well as verbal confrontations that included shouting and cursing. Furey said several public servants felt threatened and intimidated, and there was verbal abuse of public servants.
“I am profoundly disappointed today that the behaviour of a few could take over and jeopardize a budget that is for the entire province,” Furey said. “We'll cross that bridge when we come to it, but let me be crystal clear: this budget will be read,” he said. NDP Leader Jim Dinn said the fishery is a cornerstone of the province, and the workers have been ignored by the Liberal government.
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