Newfoundland politicians can’t afford to duck its problems

The province is up to its ears in fast-growing debt. Residents say they’re ready to listen to new approaches to boost economic sustainability.
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball faces tough economic problems, including reining in the highest per capita spending in the country.
OTTAWA—Dale Carnegie, in his renowned book How to Win Friends and Influence People, would have probably advised not to go to your hometown to tell your brethren they are almost shagged. But I did that last week with a clear purpose in mind. It was not to get drowned in the St. John’s ha...

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