Work with agricultural producers to ensure a secure supply of animal feed is available in NL
"Our Liberal team will also work closely with agricultural producers to ensure a secure supply of animal feed is available in this Province. This will decrease our reliance on outside supply chains and better insulate our farmers from the effects of climate change, such as this summer’s drought which hampered normal hay production." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-03
Oppose the creation of a National Marine Conservation Area on the South Coast
"Oppose federal overreach that threatens local industries. Specifically, we cannot support the establishment of a National Marine Conservation Area on the South Coast, as it risks shut- ting down aquaculture operations and undermining the future of the very communities that rely on them. Our position is clear: we will not support the marine protected area because it puts the aquaculture industry at risk." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
We don't have any NDP policies on Conservation and environmental protection.
Update the Oil to Electric Incentive Program to allow more homeowners to switch away from oil-heating
"Fix the Oil to Electric Incentive Program so that more homeowners can make the switch away from oil heated homes." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
We don't have any NDP policies on Green construction and retrofits.
Set up a Future Industries Secretariat to attract climate-focused jobs and investment
"We’ll establish a Future Industries Secretariat to drive industrial growth for the decades ahead – attracting the climate-focused jobs and investment of the future, and making sure Newfoundland and Labrador doesn’t get left behind in the new economy." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27
Create a Major Projects Office to serve as the central point of contact for the federal government's major projects office, and coordinate development of provincially-designated major projects
"To seize the full potential of Newfoundland and Labrador’s unrivalled economic opportunities, a Liberal Government will create a Major Projects Office. Reporting directly to the Premier, it will reside within Executive Council. It will serve as the central point of contact for the federal government’s own dedicated major projects office working to ensure Newfoundland and Labrador plays a leading role in Canada’s nation building agenda.
The major projects office will also be mandated to coordinate all government departments and agencies involved in the development of provincially-designated major projects, including the Churchill Falls agreement, oil and gas projects, hydrogen development, critical minerals and mining, defence, and other transformative opportunities.
The Major Projects Office will break down silos and red tape to ensure there is a single point of provincial government coordination providing clear direction to partners and investors. It will be tasked with improving development timelines, reducing duplication, and coordinating Indigenous and community consultation."
Create a Churchill Falls Jobs Plan, with the Major Projects Office responsible for collecting labour market data, supply, and demand mapping, and preparing the workforce with education and skills training
"The new Churchill Falls deal will mean almost 10,000 new jobs in the Province. In order to ensure we are prepared, a re-elected Liberal Government will establish a dedicated, comprehensive Churchill Falls Jobs Plan. We will ensure benefits for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador are maximized, including preparing the workforce through education and skills training. The Major Projects Office will be responsible for collection of labour market data, supply and demand mapping and educational and training program preparedness. Working closely with Memorial University, the College of the North Atlantic and other training institutions, we will develop sufficient spaces in key programs." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06
Create an online recruitment platform for natural resource company hiring
"The Liberal government will also support proponents and partners through the creation of a digital recruitment platform. This would work to simplify talent pool development and mobility while supporting continuous workforce planning. It would provide prospective employees considering Newfoundland and Labrador with a one stop registry of opportunities and direct links to employers." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06
Have the Major Projects Office assess and plan for housing and infrastructure needs in affected communities
Implement a hiring preference for NLers for new construction projects related to Churchill Falls
"The Gull Island project already has legally-protected jobs and benefits priorities for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. The hiring protocol prioritizes – in order – members of Innu Nation, residents of Labrador, residents of Newfoundland, and then residents of Canada.
A re-elected Liberal Government commits to a similar hiring preference for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians for the new construction projects in the MOU, including upgrades and expansions to the existing Churchill Falls power plant, as well as new transmission lines."
Require local community benefits agreements for natural resource projects and public infrastructure contracts valued over $500,000
"Require local community benefits agreements for all natural resource projects and public infrastructure contracts valued over $500,000. This will ensure the principal beneficiary of our resources will always be the people of our province. This will prioritize the hiring of local skilled trade workers, awarding of contracts to local companies, and opportunity for apprentices and underrepresented groups such as women, gender diverse individuals, and Indigenous workers. Projects will be required to employ a minimum of 10% apprentices. In partnership with industry and trades unions, we will work towards the benchmarks outlined by TradesNL." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
Aggressively promote the province's. undeveloped minerals worldwide
"Aggressively promote the province’s wealth of undeveloped minerals worldwide to attract international interest and investment." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
Meet with mining proponents to discuss any obstacles they're facing, then proactively assist shovel-ready mining projects
"Meet with mining proponents in our province to discuss any obstacles to launching or growing their operations. We will work collaboratively with them to overcome the challenges, get jobs growing, and proactively assist shovel-ready mining projects." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
Work with the mining industry to provide additional energy in Labrador West
"Work with the mining industry to address the need for additional energy supply to facilitate growth in areas such as Labrador West." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
Publish maps and mineral geoscience data to help prospectors
"Make prospecting and exploration easier by publishing maps and mineral geoscience data to help prospectors." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
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Ensure sufficient clean-up measures in communities where mines are built
"Help protect communities where mines are established so there are sufficient clean-up mea- sures to keep the local environment safe." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
Offer programming at the CNA campuses in Labrador West and Central Newfoundland for people interested in mining careers
"Work with Mining NL, industry, and academic stakeholders to prepare the labour force for careers in the mining industry. The CNA campuses in Labrador West and Central Newfoundland will offer programming for individuals interested in careers in the mining sector." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
Immediately review benefit agreements used on resource development projects
"A PC government will also commence an immediate review of benefit agreements used on resource development projects, and revise these to ensure local benefits are a priority. Trades NL has recommended benchmarks for resource development on oil and gas projects and hydro developments in Newfoundland and Labrador. Wakeham is committed to working with union leaders to incorporate these recommendations into a modern and revised benefit agreements used for resource development projects." — pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06
Continue to support the offshore oil and gas industry, including with a $90M commitment over three years for offshore exploration
"A Hogan Government will continue to be a strong supporter of our offshore oil and gas industry and the people it employs. To expand our offshore sector, we will continue to commit $90 million over three years for an offshore exploration fund. This will help encourage new exploration offshore, spur job creation and economic growth." — Our Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-10-08
Increase offshore oil exploration and support offshore oil production growth
"Always stand up for oil and gas development. We will reignite offshore exploration, support production growth and, most importantly, secure jobs and benefits for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. We will internationally showcase our high-quality offshore oil and gas reserves and our world class workforce." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
Promote development of Bay du Nord
"Boldly promote the development of Bay du Nord. This offshore discovery has the tremendous potential to bring jobs and prosperity to our province. We will leave no stone unturned in advocating for this project. We will ensure that Newfoundland and Labrador receives its fair share of work on the Bay du Nord project, including topside work." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
Reduce the timeline from offshore discovery to oil production
"Reduce the timeline from offshore discovery to production. We will work with the federal government and the offshore board to streamline approval processes." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
Invest in a joint feasibility study, funded by the province and industry, to look into developing natural gas
"Make the development of natural gas a priority by investing in a joint feasibility study, fund- ed by the province and industry." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
We don't have any NDP policies on Oil and gas development.
Prioritise members of the Innu Nation, residents of Labrador, and Newfoundlanders for jobs related to the Churchill Falls agreement
"This agreement is projected to create almost 10,000 jobs. Despite misinformation to the contrary, members of the Innu Nation, residents of Labrador, and Newfoundlanders will have hiring priority over and above those from the rest of Canada. There will also be local benefit agreements with communities to ensure that our Province receives our fair share of employment and economic benefit." — Our Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-10-08
Create a Labrador Community Engagement Committee to inform Churchill River-related development
"Our strategy will ensure the workforce is ready, local businesses are prepared, and appropriate housing, health care, public safety, transportation and education services are in place. As we continue to correct the mistakes of Muskrat Falls, we will ensure the region is positioned to take advantage of the potential. With a truly community-centred, and proactive, approach we can corral the influx of jobs, opportunity, and money, in a manner that ensures long-term maximum benefit for local and Indigenous communities.
As a key feature of this strategy, a re-elected Liberal Government will establish a Labrador Community Engagement Committee to provide a collaborative forum focused on the social and economic impacts related to the development on the Churchill River and other resulting industrial growth arising from the increased power capacity for Labrador.
The Committee, composed of regional community members, project partners, and representatives from relevant government departments, will share information, proactively create solutions, approaches and strategies to prepare communities for impacts that may emerge as a result of tremendous opportunities.
Through meaningful dialogue and strong partnerships, the Committee will identify the priorities and expectations of Labrador communities, and consider the region’s diverse needs and perspectives, including those of our Indigenous partners.
This strategy will also feature continued direct engagement with Indigenous leadership, municipalities and other key stakeholders.
The MOU has transformative power, providing benefits to all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians for decades, and this strategy will help ensure we are prepared to make the most of this incredible opportunity. With real momentum, energy, and leadership, the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is embracing our province’s tremendous opportunities to deliver a stronger future for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians."
Build an electricity transmission line from Churchill Falls to Labrador West
"While in Labrador West today, Premier John Hogan, KC, leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced his commitment to seniors housing development and a new transmission line from Churchill Falls to Labrador West.
A re-elected Liberal Government will work with industry and NL Hydro to build a transmission line to support industrial, commercial and housing development in the region. This line will transmit electricity that Newfoundland and Labrador will gain from Churchill Falls and the new hydro developments through the new MOU with Hydro Quebec. Labrador has an abundance of natural resources and a highly skilled workforce. The communities have been home to large-scale mining operations for decades, and there is significant opportunity for further growth and development. Potential expansion of operations at the Iron Ore Company of Canada and Tacora, possible developments at Kami Project, and an undeveloped iron ore deposit at Julienne Lake, provide promise for economic stability in the region.
Right now, these opportunities cannot all become reality because they require more electricity – power that is currently unavailable in Labrador West.
The new Churchill Falls MOU empowers Newfoundland and Labrador to take back control of our energy and benefit from our resources, without financial risk. With access to more power from the existing Churchill Falls plant and increased capacity from new developments, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro will increase available power from 525MW to 1,990 MW, which is almost four times the capacity it has today.
This allows Labrador West to meet its full potential and is critical to the future success of the communities. This region is already a driving force in Newfoundland and Labrador’s economy, strengthening Labrador West’s industry and communities will benefit the entire province."
End the current review of the Churchill River deal, replace it with a new independent review, and publicly share the new review's results
"Support the development of the Churchill River and the Gull Island project. However, given the information currently available, the proposed agreement with Quebec cannot be supported in good conscience. We have no reason to be confident that the Liberal deal is, in fact, the best possible deal.
There can be no deal without real transparency and that requires a truly independent review. We will immediately end the Liberals sham ‘review’ that they are running with one of their donors – and replace it with a truly independent review. The results of this process will be fully shared with the public.
Based on this independent review we will demand better terms for Newfoundland and Labrador. We will use the review to fix what needs to be fixed and to ensure Newfoundland and Labrador gets a better deal."
Hold a referendum on an eventual Churchill River deal
"We will not proceed with any deal on the Churchill River unless it is approved by the voters via a referendum." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
Publish a comprehensive 10-year Energy Plan to guide the development of renewable and non-renewable resources
"Publish a comprehensive 10-year Energy Plan which will guide the development of both renewable and non-renewable resources, including oil, natural gas, mining, hydro, wind energy, solar energy, and tidal energy in an environmentally conscious manner." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
Set conditions on wind projects, including requiring local community benefits agreements, transparent plans for decommission costs, and high environmental standards
"Maintain vigilant oversight of wind projects to ensure there is a local community benefits agreement that genuinely serves our communities’ best interest, that decommissioning costs are transparently addressed, and that the highest environmental protection standards are upheld. We recognize the potential of wind-hydrogen to strengthen Newfoundland and Labrador’s position as a North American leader in green energy production." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
Work with local stakeholders to explore options to reduce reliance on diesel energy generation
Commit $2M to support new Northeast Avalon integrated public transportation
"A re-elected Liberal government will also commit $2 million to support new Northeast Avalon integrated public transportation. This plan will seek proposals for the expansion of public transportation partnerships in the Northeast Avalon, and could be expanded around the province where there is demand." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02
Launch a Regional Transit Taskforce to develop a plan for improving services and lowering transportation costs
"We’ll launch our Regional Transit Taskforce made up of leaders from municipalities, businesses, and communities to develop a clear plan to improve services and lower transportation costs – including better ground transit and more affordable, reliable flights between Labrador and the rest of the province." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27
Review previous Climate Change Action Plans, then create a less ambitious Climate Change Action Plan with clear and achievable emission reduction targets, by sector, with regular reporting
"Work with stakeholders to review learnings from previously failed Climate Change Action Plans and then create a more attainable Climate Change Action Plan with clear and achievable emission reduction targets, by sector, and report on them regularly." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
Continue to promote NL oil worldwide
"Continue to promote Newfoundland and Labrador oil on the world stage due to its low carbon footprint and the efficiency of our industry." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
We don't have any NDP policies on Reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Create a Food Waste Diversion Strategy to divert 90% or more of grocery food waste from landfills by donating it to food banks, repurposing it as animal feed, or composting it
"A re-elected Hogan government will also create a Food Waste Diversion Strategy with the goal of diverting 90% or more of grocery food waste from landfills by ensuring that it is either donated to food banks and those in need, repurposed as animal feed, or composted depending on the specific product." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-03
Legislate standardised reimbursement and compensation guidelines for volunteer firefighters, search and rescue, and organisations involved in large-scale designated emergencies
"To confirm this appreciation, we will introduce legislation to establish standardized reimbursement and compensation guidelines to ensure that volunteer firefighters, search and rescue members, and service organizations involved in large-scale designated emergencies receive fair compensation for their equipment, time and efforts." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02
Double the volunteer firefighter and search and rescue tax credit
Procure a heavy lift helicopter to ensure availability throughout the fire season
"A re-elected Liberal government will procure a heavy lift helicopter to ensure availability throughout the fire season. These aircraft played a crucial role in this season’s efforts, and we will also explore usage of the heavy lift helicopters for other emergencies." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02
Procure two bird dog aircraft
Purchase mobile incident command trailers, and pre-deploy them around the province
"This summer’s wildfires also demonstrated the importance of having mobile incident command trailers to provide planning and communications facilities in rural areas. A Liberal government will therefore also purchase mobile incident command trailers that will be pre-deployed around the province, ready to respond on a moment’s notice." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02
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Provide funding to communities for building permanent firebreaks, sprinkler systems, and monitoring equipment for critical infrastructure
Provide funding to communities to purchase protective equipment and tools for volunteer fire departments
Establish a Provincial Meritorious Service Medal to honour volunteers and emergency services personnel
"Finally, we will establish a new Provincial Meritorious Service Medal to honour those volunteers and emergency services personnel who make exceptional contributions during times of crisis." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02
Provide volunteer firefighters with training and equipment to respond to floods, forest fires, medical calls, and other emergencies, including wildland coveralls for every volunteer department
"Provide volunteer firefighters with training and equipment to respond to floods, forest fires, medical calls, and other emergencies. The Liberals only committed to purchasing wildland coveralls for 35 volunteer fire departments; we will make sure that every volunteer fire department has the wildland coveralls they need." — pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06
Double the Volunteer Firefighter and Search and Rescue Tax Credits
Hire 50 more wildland firefighters, and recruit wildland firefighters four weeks earlier each year
Prioritise repairing the fifth water bomber, and station it in Labrador
"Maintain a fully operational and staffed water bomber fleet. A PC government will make re- pairs to the fifth water bomber a priority, so it can return to operation. Once repaired, it will be stationed and at the ready in Labrador." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08
