Premier of NL

This National Nurse Practitioner Week, I want to thank the nurse practitioners across Newfoundland and Labrador whose skill, compassion, and dedication make a difference in the lives of patients every day. Whether they're providing care in clinics, hospitals, long-term care homes, or communities throughout our province, nurse practitioners are helping deliver better health care for all of us. Thank you for all that you do. Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!

This Veterans’ Week, we honour the brave Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who served our province and our country. From Beaumont-Hamel to missions across the world, they answered the call to serve with courage, pride, and an unwavering sense of duty. We remember their sacrifice, we honour their legacy, and we thank them. Lest we forget.

After years with no bids, the world’s leading energy companies are investing in Newfoundland and Labrador. More than $260 million has been committed to exploring our offshore across 10 parcels. Our government is proud to be pro-development, pro-jobs and pro-growth. Exploration is where it all starts, and the next Bay du Nord is out there. We’re just getting started.

Seniors built our communities, raised our families, and shaped the province we call home. Today, we announced a one-time Seniors Affordability Payment of up to $500, providing more than $64 million in direct support to over 130,000 seniors across Newfoundland and Labrador. This builds on the affordability measures announced in recent weeks: ✅ Accelerated the 15 per cent Churchill Falls Electricity Rebate ✅ Doubled the maximum Home Heating Supplement for furnace and stove oil ✅ Starting December 1, 2026, the provincial gas tax on gasoline and diesel will be reduced to zero That brings the total value of new affordability measures announced to approximately $143 million. Together with Budget 2026, our government has now committed over $340 million in targeted affordability relief for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. We’ll keep working to make life more affordable for all of us.

Had a great meeting with Prime Minister @MarkJCarney today in Ottawa. The message was simple: Newfoundland and Labrador is ready to build. We have the resources, the people, and the plan. With the federal government as a partner, let's get it done.

We’re accelerating the Churchill Falls Electricity Rebate: 15% off electricity bills this winter. We’re also doubling the Home Heating Supplement to $1000. That’s $54 million back in the pockets of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. That’s how we’re making life more affordable for all of us.

84 fathers, sons, brothers, partners, and friends. Nearly 44 years later, the weight of that loss is still felt across Newfoundland and Labrador.

In just 100 days, we’ve frozen tuition, restored 24-hour snow clearing, and put Newfoundland and Labrador back on the national stage. We’re focused on delivering better healthcare, lower taxes, and safer communities. This is only the beginning of our work to build a better, brighter future for all of us.

It was an honour to return to a gym where I once coached, now as Premier, to recognize outstanding athletes from across Newfoundland and Labrador with the Premier’s Athletic Awards. Their achievements reflect these athletes’ hard work and talent, as well as the dedication of parents, coaches, and supporters who helped make it possible.

I value hearing directly from the people of our province. To ensure your message is received and handled properly, please contact me through my official channels below. As Premier: 📧 premier@gov.nl.ca As MHA for Stephenville–Port au Port: 📧 MHATonyWakeham@assembly.nl.ca 📞 (709) 643-0813 Please note: I will never contact you through social media or private messages, including Messenger. If you receive such a message, it is not legitimate. Stay vigilant and be aware of potential fraud. - Premier Tony Wakeham

Looking to hire students this summer? Applications are now open for the 2026 Summer Employment Program for Students, providing businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities with support to create meaningful summer jobs for young people right here in our communities. Opening applications earlier means approvals sooner so more students are ready to work when summer begins. 📅 Applications close February 19, 2026 🔗 Learn more and apply at gov.nl.ca/jgrd/students/summ…

Congratulations to all of this year’s Premier's Athletic Award recipients! From the gym to the rink, the track to the court, these athletes remind us that success is built through discipline, teamwork, and showing up when it counts.

Great to connect with my fellow Atlantic Canadian Premiers today as we work toward a stronger, more prosperous Atlantic Canada. We had important discussions about securing our fair share of investment in defence spending, new energy opportunities, and innovation. Looking forward to continuing this work together for the benefit of all Atlantic Canadians, including right here at home in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Today, our government was able to make an immediate $500,000 donation to the Community Food Sharing Association, with the total contribution expected to reach up to $1 million as NLC sells its remaining inventory of American liquor. This isn’t just a number on a page. It means food on the table for families who are struggling. It means support for over 60 food banks across Newfoundland and Labrador. It means helping more families and children, at a time of year when the need is greatest. Thank you to the Community Food Sharing Association for the incredible work they do every single day. Together, we can make the holidays a little brighter for families across our province. Read more: gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/fin/…

On #HumanRightsDay, we reflect on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted in 1948 under the leadership of Eleanor Roosevelt. This historic document, a blueprint for equality and dignity, remains as relevant as ever. Let’s continue her legacy by standing up for human rights everywhere.

As we enter the final stretch of the Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign, I’m asking Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to come together and support those who need it most. I’ve proclaimed December 8–14 as Salvation Army Week in Newfoundland and Labrador — a reminder of the hope this organization brings to families across our province. If you’re able, please consider donating at a local kettle or online. Together, we can make sure no one is alone this holiday season. salvationarmy.ca/get-involve…

Yesterday, I said Newfoundland and Labrador is back in the oil business. Today, I met with Prime Minister @MarkJCarney to make our case for recognizing Bay du Nord as a Major Project in the National Interest - a designation that would unlock jobs, investment, and opportunity for our province. From day one, I promised to fight for Newfoundland and Labrador. I will continue to do exactly that. We have the workers. We have the resources. And we have the potential to create good-paying jobs and a stronger economy for all of us.