Newfoundland and Labrador.
Date | 22 September 2021 |
Author | George, Kim Hawley |
The 49th General Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador was dissolved on January 15, 2021. Writs of the election were issued and polling day was set for February 13, 2021. However, due to a sudden spike in COVID-19 infections and a return to Alert Level 5 (most restrictive), the polling period was extended. Information about electoral process variations can be found here: https://www.assembly.nl.ca/business/ electronicdocuments/2021-CEO-Adaptation-Report.pdf
The results of the 2021 General Election were announced on March 27, 2021, and a Liberal majority government was returned. Current standings are 22 Liberal Members, 13 Progressive Conservative Members, two New Democratic Members, three Independent/Non-Affiliated Members. Thirty-nine membersofthe50thGeneralAssembly of Newfoundland and Labrador were sworn in on April 12, 2021. Derek Bennett, MHA for Lewisporte-Twillingate, was elected Speaker on that day. An application for a judicial recount was made for the district of St. John's East, Quidi Vidi, therefore no Member was sworn in for that district at that time. Justice Donald Burrage of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador subsequently denied the application...
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