Tony Wakeham
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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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 Quebec
Canada· 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
