Furey has the right prescription for politics

Premier Andrew Furey’s tenure in provincial politics featured decency as the hallmark of his approach.

There are capable people putting their hand up to succeed Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey, but his service won’t be forgotten, writes Tim Powers.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY TIM POWERS

March 5, 2025

OTTAWA—Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey shocked many people on Feb. 25 when he announced that he was stepping down just shy of five years in office. Immediately tongues—as they often do in these circumstances—began to wag about the timing. Only weeks ago,...

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