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Aug 18, 2026
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OP-ED: Wakeham Government can’t waste N.L.’s oil windfall
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OP-ED: Wakeham Government can’t waste N.L.’s oil windfall
Any extra cash needs to push debt and taxes down
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Published Aug 18, 2026
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The price of oil is surging. That means the Wakeham government in Newfoundland and Labrador is heading for a massive revenue windfall this year. That’s a b…
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