Ottawa needs to do more to recognize Newfoundland and Labrador’s ‘positive impact’ on national agenda, says former premier Ball

A recent study of the provinces found that Newfoundland and Labrador residents are the most frustrated with their place in Canada. Among the reasons for discontent is a feeling that fisheries are ‘unfairly managed’ at the federal level, says Dwight Ball.

Former Newfoundland premier Dwight Ball says his province has the natural resources and the people to help the federal government with its plan for big national projects, and that Ottawa just has to recognize it.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY TESSIE SANCI

August 17, 2025

Although headlines have traditionally swirled about the dissatisfaction of some Prairie provinces and Quebec over their status in the Canadian federation, a recent study ...

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