Newfoundland and Labrador’s new premier is one to watch

Furey’s greatest challenge will not be enthusiasm or passion, but rather the provincial political system that has rarely rewarded disruption and provides benefits for ward keepers who do not shake things up.

Incoming N.L. premier Andrew Furey, pictured with his family after winning leadership of the provincial Liberal Party. Photograph courtesy of Twitter

Opinion

BY TIM POWERS

August 5, 2020

OTTAWA—Newfoundland and Labrador has a new premier. This past weekend the governing Liberal Party elected Dr. Andrew Furey as its leader. In the next number of days, he will be sworn as the province’s 14th premier. The Furey name will be familiar to many in Ottawa, as his father is S...

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