Wakeham to meet with Quebec premier Monday for energy and economic development announcement

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham will welcome Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to St. John’s on Monday for an announcement focused on energy security and economic development.

The announcement is scheduled for 1:45 p.m. NDT on Aug. 17.

Fréchette will be joined by Quebec Economy, Innovation and Energy Minister Bernard Drainville and Hydro-Québec President and CEO Claudine Bouchard.

The provincial government did not provide further details about the announcement.