what exactly are we importing via st. john's and why aren't we producing it in a way that requires less transportation?

the companies surely realize that this is just going to make them less competitive. but, we ought to be trying to reduce trans-oceanic imports, anyways. if it makes local goods more competitive, that's a good thing.

but, it's a really dark reflection on this company that they expect some kind of tax revolt over measures designed to save the lives of endangered whales. that's a very disturbing view of human priorities.

better yet: why don't we boycott oceanex?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/oceanex-right-whales-surcharge-1.4252721