Newfoundland and Labrador’s political parties were actively campaigning over the long weekend, with the Liberal Party focusing on the Avalon Peninsula and the Progressive Conservatives heading north. The PCs, under the leadership of Tony Wakeham, targeted communities along the west coast and the Northern Peninsula as part of their final election push termed the “drive to victory.”
Campaign events and rallies over the weekend drew a significant turnout of seniors and trades workers, despite the PC’s slogan of “For All of Us.” During these events, Wakeham reiterated his commitment to appointing a full-time fisheries minister, responding to concerns raised by fish harvesters.
While the Progressive Conservatives did not unveil any new promises since releasing their platform just before the leaders’ debate, they continued to emphasize their plan to build and maintain four ferries in the province, an item not costed in their platform.
On the final day of campaigning, the PCs visited Port aux Basques, a town not yet visited by the Liberal Party. They then returned to Wakeham’s home district of Stephenville–Port au Port, where they plan to await election results on October 14.
Meanwhile, Liberal Leader John Hogan expressed confidence in his candidates, despite not visiting all districts during the campaign. Hogan’s focus in the last week included campaigning in the St. John’s area and making stops in various communities. The Liberal campaign has centered on the province’s Churchill Falls deal, connecting it to promises of better education, infrastructure, and healthcare.
As the election draws near, Hogan and Wakeham will remain in their respective areas to monitor the results on election day. Hogan, in particular, emphasized the importance of the Churchill Falls deal as a key topic during the campaign.