Tony Wakeham
CanadapoliticianMale5.7Global Dominance: 0.01%Tony Wakeham is the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party in Newfoundland and Labrador, where he is campaigning against the current Liberal government's hydroelectric deal with Quebec. He has promised to renegotiate the terms of this deal, which he believes could financially disadvantage the province, and to put any future agreements to a referendum, reflecting his commitment to transparency and accountability in governance.
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Tony Wakeham is the Premier of Newfoundland who did not respond to requests for comment regarding the switched at birth cases.
Two men switched at birth in Manitoba each compensated $250,000 by provinceCanada· 2026-09-24
Chrétien’s comments not only drew standing ovations from an audience that included Premier Tony Wakeham.
Politics Insider: At Gander 9/11 ceremony, Chrétien says Canada’s generosity is a sign of strengthCanada· 2026-09-13
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham struck a unifying message.
Chrétien touts Canada’s generosity, strength in speech at Gander’s 9/11 ceremonyCanada· 2026-09-11
Premier Tony Wakeham told reporters that his government rejects the memorandum of understanding on energy co-operation with Quebec.
Quebec First Nation votes to reject landmark hydro dealCanada· 2026-07-13
Premier Tony Wakeham said Monday that Equinor’s comments underscore the company’s enthusiasm for Bay du Nord.
Equinor to acquire BP’s stake in Bay du Nord offshore oil projectCanada· 2026-07-07
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham said Quebeckers will decide who represents them in their legislature.
Ford says it would be a ‘disaster’ for Canada if the PQ is elected in QuebecCanada· 2026-01-29
Tony Wakeham’s Progressive Conservatives won Newfoundland’s provincial election last October, ending a decade of Liberal Party rule.
Legault resignation shakes up Quebec’s political landscape at uncertain time for businessesCanada· 2026-01-15
Tony Wakeham’s Tories won 21 of the province’s 40 ridings, a gain of seven seats, after a nail-biting race.
Progressive Conservatives’ victory in Newfoundland casts doubt on future of proposed Quebec energy dealCanada· 2025-10-16
Tony Wakeham led the Progressive Conservatives to victory in the Newfoundland and Labrador election.
Progressive Conservatives to form next Newfoundland and Labrador governmentCanada· 2025-10-15
Progressive Conservative Leader Tony Wakeham seized on the resignation, promising to end the 'sham' Liberal review and 'renegotiate better terms' with Quebec if his party wins the Oct. 14 election.
Newfoundlanders can’t afford to say no to a hydro deal with QuebecCanada· 2025-09-19
