Dwight Ball

Re-election of Newfoundland Liberal's provides opportunity to reset priorities

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Saturday, March 27, 2021

ST. JOHN'S, NL, March 27, 2021 /CNW/ - The election of PremierAndrew Furey with a majority government provides the opportunity for the Liberal government to reset its priorities to improve the lives of workers and their families.

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  • ST. JOHN'S, NL, March 27, 2021 /CNW/ - The election of PremierAndrew Furey with a majority government provides the opportunity for the Liberal government to reset its priorities to improve the lives of workers and their families.
  • Unifor repeatedly called on Furey, and his predecessor Dwight Ball, to increase the Newfoundland minimum wage to $15 an hour.
  • "The pandemic has disproportionately hurt low-income earners across Newfoundland and Labrador, including those on the frontline," said MacNeil.
  • "Newfoundland and Labrador should be a leader on paid sick days and not be left dragging behind other provinces."

Statement by the Prime Minister on the resignation of Dwight Ball as Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

OTTAWA, Feb. 18, 2020 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Dwight Ball's resignation as Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador:

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  • OTTAWA, Feb. 18, 2020 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Dwight Ball's resignation as Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador:
    "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I thank Premier Ball for his service to Newfoundland and Labrador, and to our country.
  • "An active member of his community and former entrepreneur, he worked hard to foster sustainable economic growth for the people in his home province, and across Atlantic Canada.
  • This includes working with the Government of Canada to launch the Atlantic Growth Strategy, renew the Atlantic Accord, and support ongoing efforts on electricity rate mitigation.
  • "I thank Premier Ball for his many years of public service, and wish him and his family the very best in the future."