NL Liberal Race: John Hogan Named Next Premier
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1:21 pm
In a decisive contest, John Hogan secured his position as Newfoundland and Labrador’s new premier by winning the Liberal leadership race. The announcement marks a turning point for the party and signals anticipated policy shifts as Hogan takes the helm to steer the province in a renewed political direction.
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Le nouveau chef libéral élu succède ainsi à Andrew Furey à la tête de la province.
Hogan inherits considerable challenges, including a projected provincial net debt of $19.4 billion for a province of about 540,000 people.
John Hogan est le nouveau chef des libéraux provinciaux et le prochain premier ministre de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador.
The former health minister beat out rival John Abbott to win the province’s Liberal leadership
ST. JOHN'S - John Hogan is the new leader of the provincial Liberals and new premier of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Two former members of Andrew Furey’s cabinet are vying for the role
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