Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham has reaffirmed that the independent review of the Churchill Falls Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Quebec is ongoing, despite claims from former Premier Danny Williams that he successfully halted the agreement. Williams, who recently donated $46,900 to Wakeham's election campaign, stated that stopping the MOU is one of his proudest accomplishments, arguing it would prevent a repeat of past mistakes. The MOU, agreed upon by the previous Liberal government in December 2024, has the potential to generate over $225 billion in revenue for the province and would expand power capacity along the Churchill River. Wakeham emphasized the importance of the independent review panel, which is expected to release its findings by April 30, 2024. Liberal Leader John Hogan criticized Wakeham for relying on the panel, suggesting that the premier should take a definitive stance on the deal, especially with Quebec's elections approaching in October. The debate continues as both supporters and critics of the MOU voice their opinions, highlighting the complexities surrounding this significant energy agreement.