Point of procedure

From the Danny Williams-Government that brought you No, the federal government shouldn't be allowed to negotiate international treaties, comes yet another constitutional innovation:

The Provincial Government passed Bill 75, which revoked timber and water rights from AbitibiBowater and returned them to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, on December 16, 2008.

Odd. In the old days, the provincial legislature passed bills. Brave new world.

Oooh! Bonus epicyclical governmentese:

A Ministerial Task Force has been established to respond to the closure of the mill in Grand Falls-Windsor. As well, the recently formed Community Development Committee will work closely with the task force and Provincial Government officials to develop and implement strategies to advance short- and long-term sector and project opportunities.

A Task Force! A Community Development Committee! Officials! Way to go Danny and Blunderdale; don't be afraid to inflict well-ordered prosperity on the Exploits Valley. (Next up: a five-year plan, right?)

Oooh! Bonus TheProvincialGovernmentosity:

A Transition Team comprising officials within Nalcor Energy and the Provincial Government has also been mobilized to facilitate the smooth operation and transfer of hydro, timber and other assets to the province.