On Thursday, May 6th, Dame Moya Greene released the long awaited report from the Premier’s Economic Recovery Team. The report entitled ‘The Big Reset’ highlighted the dire financial crisis the province is facing and how we can ‘right the ship’.

The NL Employer’s Council Executive Director, Richard Alexander, was in the news responding to the report. He said the main message coming from the report is the future of the province is in jeopardy. Government needs to action spending reforms and reform how they deliver programs and services before they take more money from the wallets of hardworking Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.

Here are a few highlights from the report:

• Government should reduce its core expenditures by five per cent, with no expenditure growth for six years
• Create a future fund
• Support technology sector
• Allow private & non-for-profit businesses deliver services where appropriate
• Support immigration & retention
• Deliver more efficient health care.

To view full report visit www.thebigresetnl.ca.

View some of our recent media coverage:

Linda Swain hosts with guests Richard Alexander and Jerry Earle
VOCM On Target – May 6th

‘Big Reset’ triggers debate about taxes for business groups and People’s Recovery coalition
NTV Evening News – May 6th

Richard Alexander reacts to ‘The Big Reset’ report
CBC Here & Now – May 6th

Ted Blades host with guest Richard Alexander
CBC On The Go– May 6th

Flaws, concerns raised after release of long-awaited economic recovery report
CBC.ca – May 6th

‘Big Reset’ report prompts opinions
The Telegram – May 7th