But, he says, it's time to change. "I'm trying to get away from that anti-Harper mentality," he says.

"I am saying we are here to work with the federal government at any point in time."...

Newfoundland and Labrador sources say Williams will need federal help in his new battle against the expansion plans of Hydro-Québec. The energy giant has recently struck an agreement that could result in a $10-billion deal to gain significant control over New Brunswick Power, and there has been talk of a similar arrangement with Prince Edward Island.