Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham has demanded an independent review of the proposed energy deal since the former Liberal government unveiled it in December.

Newfoundland and Labrador’s new Premier says the review of a proposed energy deal with Quebec’s hydro utility will start within weeks.

Tony Wakeham was sworn into office today after his Progressive Conservative party won a slim majority in this month’s provincial election, ending 10 years of Liberal governments.

Wakeham told reporters he and his new cabinet will discuss over the next two weeks who will be involved in the review and what it might entail.

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