The province’s opposition parties say whatever the deal is between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec regarding the Upper Churchill might be, it should be debated first in the provincial legislature.

Premier Andrew Furey and Quebec Premier Francois Legault are set to make what’s being touted as an “historic agreement” at The Rooms at 2 p.m.

While official details are scarce, it appears as though a deal has been reached regarding the controversial Upper Churchill contract. The current agreement will expire in 2041.

PC Leader Tony Wakeham says the deal is not about the next election, it’s about the next generation and it is very important to get it right.

Wakeham says he will be looking for how the new deal addresses things such as the financial issues of the past, fair electricity pricing, local employment priorities, and future developments in Labrador from a cost sharing point of view.

He says it will be “critically important” for the deal, no matter what it is, to be debated in the House of Assembly. He says a forum should be opened for people in the province to have their say as well.

NDP Leader Jim Dinn also wants the deal debated in the legislature, especially given how the 1969 deal and Muskrat Falls turned out.

“It’s about restoring the confidence of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians,” noting that people “don’t want to be burned a third time.”

Today’s announcement will be carried live on the VOCM/Big Land Radio Network at 2 p.m., 1:30 in most of Labrador