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Newfoundland and Labrador premier says he'll hold PM to account for CETA fund

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 15 Dec, 2014 10:40 AM

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's premier says he'll support Canada's free trade deal with the European Union if Ottawa upholds its commitments to the province.

Paul Davis says he'll hold the prime minister accountable for a $400-million fund at the heart of the ongoing dispute.

Davis met in Ottawa on Friday with Stephen Harper to discuss what he says was Ottawa's commitment to pay $280 million of that fund.

He says the cash was in exchange for the province giving up minimum processing rules under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement that helped protect jobs.

In a statement after the meeting, the Prime Minister's Office said an unspecified amount is available for related losses, but no "blank cheque" was ever offered.

Davis has threatened to pull his province's support for CETA if the dispute can't be worked out.

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