Today, the 31st Governor General of Canada will be sworn in. Louise Arbour will be sworn in as the King's representative in Canada in the Senate. She replaces outgoing Governor General Mary Simon, who finishes her term. She was installed as the 30th Governor General of Canada on July 26, 2021. Arbour is a former Supreme Court justice and internationally respected human rights leader; she brings more than five decades of legal and public service experience to the role. Over he

St. John’s city council is set to formally reprimand Coun. Tom Davis after an independent investigation found he engaged in disrespectful behaviour that contributed to a poisoned work environment at City Hall. The investigation stemmed from a complaint received by the city solicitor on March 13, 2026, alleging violations of the city’s Councillor Code of Conduct and Respectful Workplace Policy. The complaint cited a verbal exchange that occurred on March 10, along with four ot

Prime Minister Mark Carney wrapped up a visit to New York City on Wednesday aimed at promoting Canada as a top destination for global investment. During the trip, Carney met with investors, chief executives, entrepreneurs and business leaders as part of the federal government’s push to attract major investment into Canada’s economy. The Prime Minister also delivered remarks and took part in a featured discussion at the Economic Club of New York, where he outlined the governme

Victoria council formally elected Sharon Penney as mayor during its first public meeting following the recent municipal election. Council also elected Kelly Loch as deputy mayor for the remainder of the current general election term. Joining Penney and Loch on council are councillors David Doran, Wade Baldwin, Lynnette Ross, Irene Stevenson and Lisa Snook.

Tony Wakeham is calling for improved decorum in the House of Assembly amid concerns about increasingly personal exchanges during the current legislative session. In a statement issued Friday, Wakeham said he had written to Opposition Leader John Hogan and Third Party Leader Jim Dinn, while also copying the Speaker of the House of Assembly, to raise concerns about the tone of debate in the legislature. Wakeham said Newfoundlanders and Labradorians expect elected officials to d

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has signed a letter of intent with Kruger Inc., owner of Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd., to continue discussions on the company’s diversification plans and a potential long-term power purchase agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. Under the proposed arrangement, the provincial government plans to extend the current interim power purchase agreement between Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Corner Brook Pulp and Paper fo

The provincial government is launching a review of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act of 2015. Minister Responsible for Access to Information and Protection of Privacy, Helen Conway Ottenheimer announced that Keri-Lynn Power will conduct the review. Power has an extensive background in law, having been in private practice since 2006 at Regular Power Clarke Lawyers. She is also a volunteer. The Act provides the public with a right to access government reco

Opposition Leader John Hogan is criticizing the provincial government over what he describes as a lack of transparency and independence in the review process surrounding the proposed Churchill Falls memorandum of understanding with Quebec. In a public statement, Hogan said the creation and presentation of the review committee’s report were “deeply concerning,” arguing the process lacked openness and accountability. Hogan said the review committee was not made available to pub

Today, the long-awaited Independent Review Committee report respecting the Memorandum of Understanding for a New Long-Term Energy Purchase and Development Initiative Between Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Québec was released. Premier Tony Wakeham and Minister Lloyd Parrott held a news conference to discuss the report. Government says the MOU in its current form is not in the best interest of the province. The committee also raised concerns about how the negotiation

Today, the long-awaited Independent Review Committee report respecting the Memorandum of Understanding for a New Long-Term Energy Purchase and Development Initiative Between Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Québec will be released. At 12:30 p.m., Premier Tony Wakeham and Minister Lloyd Parrott will hold a news conference to discuss the report. The Memorandum of Understanding between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec was meant to replace the controversial 1969 Uppe

Canada and Mexico say their economic partnership continues to deepen following the conclusion of a three-day Mexican trade mission to Toronto and Montréal. In a joint statement, Dominic LeBlanc and Marcelo Ebrard said the May 6–8 mission highlighted the “strength, depth and forward-looking nature” of the Canada–Mexico relationship. The mission brought together Mexican business representatives from 10 priority sectors for two days of trade and investment activities, including.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has introduced legislation aimed at increasing retirement benefits for workers who have experienced a workplace injury or illness. Bill 10, which proposes amendments to the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act, 2022, would change how retirement benefits are calculated under the province’s workers’ compensation system. Under the proposed changes, Temporary Earnings Loss benefits received beyond 24 months would be included in th

The Bill that would allow the government to amend the Future Fund passed the third reading in the House of Assembly on Tuesday. The Bill would remove the requirement for mandatory annual contributions and limit withdrawals from the fund. Minister of Finance Craig Pardy said, “These changes are intended to strengthen the Future Fund’s original purpose by ensuring it is preserved for debt reduction and long-term fiscal sustainability. By protecting these funds today, we are tak

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday that King Charles III has approved the appointment of Louise Arbour as Canada’s next Governor General. Arbour will serve as the King’s representative in Canada, becoming the country’s 31st Governor General since Confederation and the first to be appointed during the reign of Charles III. A former Supreme Court justice and internationally respected human rights leader, Arbour brings more than five decades of legal and public service

The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it will release an independent review of a proposed long-term energy agreement later this month, following a technical and legal assessment of the document. Premier Tony Wakeham confirmed the province received the report on April 30. The review examines a memorandum of understanding for a new long-term energy purchase and development initiative between Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Québec. The government says the repor

A new report from the Fraser Institute argues Newfoundland and Labrador’s latest provincial budget fails to address long-standing fiscal challenges and risks continuing a cycle of deficits and rising debt. In the analysis, authors say the province’s ongoing deficit problem stems from what they describe as a mismatch between government revenues and spending. The report points to reliance on volatile oil and gas revenues as a key issue. Governments often increase spending when

Industry group Energy NL said that measures outlined in Budget 2026 represent a positive step forward for Newfoundland and Labrador’s energy sector, particularly in attracting offshore investment and strengthening local capabilities. The organization pointed to a $90-million Offshore Exploration Fund, spread over three years, as a key initiative aimed at drawing new investment to the province’s offshore oil and gas industry. An additional $8.65 million has been earmarked for

The provincial government has released its 2026 budget, outlining commitments to improve health care, reduce taxes and invest in safer communities. Finance Minister Craig Pardy delivered the province’s first budget under Premier Tony Wakeham’s government. The budget includes a range of affordability measures aimed at supporting individuals and families. Government says more than $200 million in tax relief will be delivered over the fiscal forecast, including a permanent reduc

The Progressive Conservative Government delivered their first budget today. Finance Minister Craig Pardy delivered the budget. Newfoundland and Labrador's economy is expected to grow 5.5 percent this year, the fastest in Canada. Housing development, retail spending, and oil production are expected to rise while unemployment is down. HEALTH In the health care sector, $5.4 billion has been allocated. The money will be spent on a provincial nursing travel team and on implementin