The Premier says there is no lack of transparency with the Economic Recovery Team. That process will offer options for government, people and the Legislature for an economic plan for the future.

Mary Shortall, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, resigned his week from the team, citing a lack of transparency and declining to participate in a process which she says would be detrimental to her members.

The provincial government is mired in debt and is looking for a way out but Premier Andrew Furey says we’re in this financial crunch not because of the people who work in the civil service.

The Premier is disappointed with her departure as the team needs a labour voice.