Short memories

CBC, December 9, 2010:

In 2009, former premier Danny Williams reiterated his government's promised to create the legislation.

"Well, you know, the whistleblower legislation, we want to do right," said Williams, who also said government is taking its time on Green's recommendation because it wants to do it properly.

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Williams committed to bringing in whistleblower legislation during this term in office, but would not specify when the public might expect to see it.

The Telegram, September 8, 2008:

At a campaign stop in Carbonear Oct. 6, Williams pledged that his government would implement whistleblower laws in the first session of the legislature after the election.

"We'll get that on at the very earliest opportunity," Williams said in response to questions from reporters last October.