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I have been flirting with this idea since my university days- sipping beers in the Breezeway Bar at MUN. It centres around the political/national ramifications of a significant domestic terrorism event- The destruction/disruption of the power transmition lines that link Churchill Falls with Hydro Quebec and the eastern US.
Before I begin, I would like to say that this is a fictional story based on fictional characters holding their own motives. I am interested in exploring the what if, not defending their position.
One of the main characters is a recently retired army engineer who returns to Labrador to start his own fish/hunting outfitting company. He is recently divorced and has custody of 2 teenagers. (His wife left him for a french Canadian). His partner is a local contractor in Goose Bay. His construction business recently lost a lucrative contract with a mining operation. The winning bid was submitted by a Franco/Innu joint venture.
On the national stage, 3 Canadian soldiers are killed in Bongo Bongo. (All three were from Newfoundland) During the investigation it is discovered that equipment malfunction contributed to their deaths. An off the cuff remark in front of a live mic, puts the MOD in a difficult position (using Newfie bullets). The remark sends shockwaves in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The retired soldier and his partner muse about the state of Canadian politics and the place of their province within confederation. Over a quiet beer they rhetorically ask "What can they do?", and as they ask the lights in the bar flicker- And so hatches their idea.
The story isn't completely about the planning and implementation of this terrorist act. I am am also interested in exploring how a "Danny Millions" like premier would act in a province that has a lot of separatist feelings. Especially, how direct provincial negotiations with the US would affect issues like fisheries management and security.
Its an idea hatched over a beer. What do you think? Any suggestions or comments?
Cheers,
Before I begin, I would like to say that this is a fictional story based on fictional characters holding their own motives. I am interested in exploring the what if, not defending their position.
One of the main characters is a recently retired army engineer who returns to Labrador to start his own fish/hunting outfitting company. He is recently divorced and has custody of 2 teenagers. (His wife left him for a french Canadian). His partner is a local contractor in Goose Bay. His construction business recently lost a lucrative contract with a mining operation. The winning bid was submitted by a Franco/Innu joint venture.
On the national stage, 3 Canadian soldiers are killed in Bongo Bongo. (All three were from Newfoundland) During the investigation it is discovered that equipment malfunction contributed to their deaths. An off the cuff remark in front of a live mic, puts the MOD in a difficult position (using Newfie bullets). The remark sends shockwaves in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The retired soldier and his partner muse about the state of Canadian politics and the place of their province within confederation. Over a quiet beer they rhetorically ask "What can they do?", and as they ask the lights in the bar flicker- And so hatches their idea.
The story isn't completely about the planning and implementation of this terrorist act. I am am also interested in exploring how a "Danny Millions" like premier would act in a province that has a lot of separatist feelings. Especially, how direct provincial negotiations with the US would affect issues like fisheries management and security.
Its an idea hatched over a beer. What do you think? Any suggestions or comments?
Cheers,