"Establish a permanent advisory panel of early childhood education operators and care providers. We will take advice and listen to early childhood educators and operators." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Support Early Childhood Educators by promoting access to pension plans and paid sick leave." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Expand school meals for K–12 students. Kids can’t learn when they’re hungry—yet nearly 40% of children in our province live in food-insecure households." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Launch a responsive Poverty Reduction and Prevention Strategy with the goal of making our province’s poverty rates the lowest in the country." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Not charge provincial income tax on the first $15,000 you earn. The highest tax exemption in Atlantic Canada." — For All of Us: PC Platform Highlights, retrieved 2025-10-03

"Oppose federal overreach that threatens local industries. Specifically, we cannot support the establishment of a National Marine Conservation Area on the South Coast, as it risks shut- ting down aquaculture operations and undermining the future of the very communities that rely on them. Our position is clear: we will not support the marine protected area because it puts the aquaculture industry at risk." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Require local community benefits agreements for all natural resource projects and public infrastructure contracts valued over $500,000. This will ensure the principal beneficiary of our resources will always be the people of our province. This will prioritize the hiring of local skilled trade workers, awarding of contracts to local companies, and opportunity for apprentices and underrepresented groups such as women, gender diverse individuals, and Indigenous workers. Projects will be required to employ a minimum of 10% apprentices. In partnership with industry and trades unions, we will work towards the benchmarks outlined by TradesNL." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"A PC government will also commence an immediate review of benefit agreements used on resource development projects, and revise these to ensure local benefits are a priority. Trades NL has recommended benchmarks for resource development on oil and gas projects and hydro developments in Newfoundland and Labrador. Wakeham is committed to working with union leaders to incorporate these recommendations into a modern and revised benefit agreements used for resource development projects." — pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"Provide volunteer firefighters with training and equipment to respond to floods, forest fires, medical calls, and other emergencies. The Liberals only committed to purchasing wildland coveralls for 35 volunteer fire departments; we will make sure that every volunteer fire department has the wildland coveralls they need." — pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"Maintain a fully operational and staffed water bomber fleet. A PC government will make re- pairs to the fifth water bomber a priority, so it can return to operation. Once repaired, it will be stationed and at the ready in Labrador." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Strengthen the basics in education. We will focus on reading, writing, math, science, and computer skills—while also supporting creativity and well-being. The curriculum will better prepare students to meet national and global standards." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Expand opportunities for students to learn new technologies in our K-12 school system." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Treat Student Assistants and Teaching Assistants with respect. We will fix the policy which hires these essential classroom supports too late in the school year; we will stop the practice of laying them off over the Christmas and Summer breaks." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Provide Student Assistants to students who need them. Too many students in our province have had their much needed support taken away from them this school year. We will work with students, families, and schools to help every child have a path to success. Support early assessment and intervention. We will provide tools and resources to identify and support students with physical, developmental, or learning challenges early in their education." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"We will strengthen inclusive education with individualized support and small-group instruction to help every student succeed." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Conduct a needs assessment of K–12 schools and maintenance requirements. Based on clearly defined criteria—including overcrowding, structural condition, age, and projected community growth—we will implement a plan to replace schools. Priority will be given to schools in serious disrepair, such as Frank Roberts Junior High." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Require Memorial University to be fiscally responsible with the funding it receives. We will not allow MUN to balance its books on the backs of students. We will not allow MUN to expand its footprint or increase tuition until it ends administrative bloat, resolves outstanding critical maintenance, and returns its focus to students." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Break down barriers to education by ensuring post-secondary programming is available to students of all regions of the province in a manner that is cost effective. This will be done utilizing distance education and by matching the offerings of the College of the North Atlantic with labour market needs in the regions." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Break down barriers to education by ensuring post-secondary programming is available to students of all regions of the province in a manner that is cost effective. This will be done utilizing distance education and by matching the offerings of the College of the North Atlantic with labour market needs in the regions." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Align new post-secondary offerings with future labour market needs. We will forecast future labour shortages and adjust class sizes in advance of these shortages to respond more expeditiously to changing labour market needs." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Expand school meals for K–12 students. Kids can’t learn when they’re hungry—yet nearly 40% of children in our province live in food-insecure households." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Support those here at home who have the expertise and the passion to provide rehabilitation services. We will support the creation of new treatment centres right here in Newfound- land and Labrador. We believe in recovery. This will increase access to detox, rehab treatment, and sober living for those recovering from addictions." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Conduct a full review of MCP operations with a goal to reduce the burden of paperwork." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Add 50 seats to our nursing school. We will train, recruit and retain more local nurses so that we can end the reliance on costly out-of-province travel nurse agencies." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Recruit additional healthcare workers by providing every student, training in a program where there are staff shortages, an offer of employment at the beginning of their studies." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Double the size of our province’s nurse practitioner program and train more doctors by increasing the number of seats in our medical school." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Create and follow a Health Human Resource Plan. This will publicly outline the mix of health- care providers who are needed, where they are needed, and when they are needed. Health- care workers themselves will be involved in creating this plan." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Bring nurse practitioners and family doctors here — and keep them here. We’ll make Newfoundland and Labrador the place they want to build their careers, with overhead support and incentives to help them set up clinics and help patients." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Create laws to protect older adults and improve home care, supportive housing, personal care homes, and long-term care." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Reduce wait times for mental healthcare by hiring more mental healthcare workers, including psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, social workers, nurses, nurse practitioners, counselors, case workers and addiction specialists. We will fill positions the Liberals have left vacant. With a mix of professionals, patients will get the right care at the right time - reducing their wait." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Negotiate with the federal government to secure a national pharmacare program that lowers the cost of prescription drugs and diabetic supplies." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Replace out-of-province travel nurses with local nurses with a permanent province-wide program that brings registered nurses and nurse practitioners to you. A recommendation of the RNU." — For All of Us: PC Platform Highlights, retrieved 2025-10-03

"Create a permanent team of local, Newfoundland and Labrador, nurses and nurse practitioners. This team will provide healthcare in different parts of the province, when and where they’re needed most - especially in rural, remote, and underserviced communities. A recommendation of the Registered Nurses’ Union, this will reduce the reliance on expensive out- of-province travel nurses." — [For All of Us]("Create a permanent team of local, Newfoundland and Labrador, nurses and nurse practi- tioners. This team will provide healthcare in different parts of the province, when and where they’re needed most - especially in rural, remote, and underserviced communities. A recom- mendation of the Registered Nurses’ Union, this will reduce the reliance on expensive out- of-province travel nurses." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08), retrieved 2025-10-08

Reduce wait times with the purchase of at least 4 new MRI machines for rural Newfoundland and Labrador. New MRIs will be located in Labrador, Grand Falls-Windsor, the Burin Peninsula with the fourth local to be determined based on need." — For All of Us: PC Platform Highlights, retrieved 2025-10-03

"Introduce a routine daily medical air transportation service based out of Gander. This will help rural patients receive more timely care without having to travel long distances via road." — pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"The proposed Urgent Care Clinic with access to nurse practitioners, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. By helping people avoid emergency departments, the centre will reduce wait times and improve access to care closer to home." — pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"The creation of a new Labrador Regional Health Council to ensure that Labradorians shape Labrador healthcare services. " — pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"While speaking to a local seniors' organization, Wakeham announced a new PC government will invest $26 million to help build vibrant, active, seniors communities across the province.

'My government will work with communities - just like the one here in Lab west, to help create affordable and independent housing for seniors who prefer to move into a community environment,' said Wakeham 'We want seniors to live healthy, active lives surrounded by their friends in their communities' "

— pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"Help seniors age comfortably at home by expanding programs and services. We will con- duct a review of the home support program to make sure seniors who need home care can receive home care." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Make it easier for seniors to stay in their homes by improving access to repairs and safety upgrades like grab bars and ramps." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Reduce the red tape surrounding new home builds and redevelopment. We will work with municipalities to encourage red tape reduction and explore modular home construction as a solution to build homes faster." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Aggressively repair or replace uninhabitable NL Housing units. Where possible, we will modify large multi-bedroom units into smaller units for single individuals." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"While speaking to a local seniors' organization, Wakeham announced a new PC government will invest $26 million to help build vibrant, active, seniors communities across the province.

'My government will work with communities - just like the one here in Lab west, to help create affordable and independent housing for seniors who prefer to move into a community environment,' said Wakeham 'We want seniors to live healthy, active lives surrounded by their friends in their communities' "

— pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"Launch a 10-year agriculture strategy, developed with input from farmers, retailers, and experts, to strengthen local food production and connect producers with local markets. This will focus on removing barriers for new farmers, increasing food production, indoor growing, and lengthening the growing season." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Support secondary food production. We will help food producers who want to set up processing facilities navigate red tape and market their products. We will support new processing facilities which will help local farmers and food producers access local and national grocery stores." — Our Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-10-08

"The dedicated Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture will be tasked with:

1. Standing Up to Ottawa – Demanding joint control of the fishery with Ottawa, while maintaining exclusive provincial control over processing. A PC government will fight harmful federal decisions, such as the closure of the mackerel fishery and reductions in quotas, such as crab.
2. Strengthening Industry Collaboration – Ensuring no policy or legislative changes are made without confirming they support, not hinder, the fishery.
3. Growing Value and Markets – Focusing on adding value to the products we harvest and identifying new markets to increase the sector’s overall worth.
4. Supporting Sustainable Aquaculture – Backing the aquaculture industry through a world-class regulatory regime that balances environmental protection with responsible growth.
5. Protecting Coastal Jobs – Advocating for full provincial control over offshore marine development and opposing federal overreach, including the proposed Marine Protected Area on Newfoundland’s South Coast."

— pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"Investigate increased harvesting of seals. We will look for more markets to sell our seal products." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Fix the ineffective Liberal Pay Equity Legislation and replace it with legislation that will truly see pay equity in the province. We believe in equal pay for work of equal value." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Eliminate unnecessary regulations that prevent local businesses from expanding or bidding on projects in other provinces." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Recognize professional credentials and required training across provinces. Workers certified in one province should not be forced to do additional training to work in another. Examples of required training which can be streamlined across provinces include Fall Arrest, Confined Space and WHIMIS training." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Buy local first. When the government spends tax dollars, local and Canadian businesses should get the work—so more money stays in our communities." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"These agreements will prioritize:

1. The hiring of local skilled trades workers;
2. The awarding of contracts to Newfoundland and Labrador companies;
3. The creation of opportunities for apprentices and underrepresented groups, including women, gender diverse individuals, and Indigenous workers."

— pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"Task a Minister with helping Newfoundland and Labrador businesses, including the fishery, find international markets." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Aggressively reduce red tape to free businesses from outdated rules thus allowing them to thrive in all regions of the province." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Improve the business help desk. Employers will get clearer answers about the rules that apply to them and can check-in if applications are delayed. We will also extend hours so help is available when business owners need it." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Require local community benefits agreements for all natural resource projects and public infrastructure contracts valued over $500,000. This will ensure the principal beneficiary of our resources will always be the people of our province. This will prioritize the hiring of local skilled trade workers, awarding of contracts to local companies, and opportunity for apprentices and underrepresented groups such as women, gender diverse individuals, and Indigenous workers. Projects will be required to employ a minimum of 10% apprentices. In partnership with industry and trades unions, we will work towards the benchmarks outlined by TradesNL." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"A PC government will also commence an immediate review of benefit agreements used on resource development projects, and revise these to ensure local benefits are a priority. Trades NL has recommended benchmarks for resource development on oil and gas projects and hydro developments in Newfoundland and Labrador. Wakeham is committed to working with union leaders to incorporate these recommendations into a modern and revised benefit agreements used for resource development projects." — pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"Launch a responsive Poverty Reduction and Prevention Strategy with the goal of making our province’s poverty rates the lowest in the country." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Introducing a requirement that any public infrastructure projects of over $500,000 in value including schools, hospitals, long-term care facilities, prisons and correctional facilities, will be required to employ a minimum of 10% apprentices." — pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"Expand skilled trades programs with a high school pre-apprenticeship program. High school students will be given the opportunity to explore and prepare for careers in the skilled trades." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Wakeham committed that a PC government will lower the provincial Small Business Tax Rate to 1% – a 60% reduction in the current tax burden." — pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"Work with industry to promote tech-driven solutions to problems identified in traditional industries. We will host networking sessions so innovators can showcase their innovations across the economy and work with other sectors to solve problems." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Establish a new process for the procurement of innovation by government and government-funded entities and make sure the terms and conditions attached to projects and pi- lots do not prevent local companies from accepting capital investment. Procuring innovation is not the same as procuring goods. We will take a local-first approach to ensure that local innovators have an advantage." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Expand the technology talent pool by training more computer scientists and providing up- skilling opportunities for unemployed and underemployed individuals seeking new careers in the tech industry." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Create an office to support Intellectual Property. Our IP Office will assist local businesses and innovators in protecting their intangible assets." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Expand opportunities for students to learn new technologies in our K-12 school system." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"The proposed Advocate for Persons with Disabilities would be an independent officer of the House of Assembly, with the mandate and resources to ensure services are accessible and inclusive and help prevent individuals and families from falling through the cracks." — pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"Consult on establishing new legislative tools to give victims of family violence more ways to seek justice within the family law system." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Expand Family Justice Services to give survivors of family violence better access to legal help without further trauma." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Provide volunteer firefighters with training and equipment to respond to floods, forest fires, medical calls, and other emergencies. The Liberals only committed to purchasing wildland coveralls for 35 volunteer fire departments; we will make sure that every volunteer fire department has the wildland coveralls they need." — pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"Inform decisions with gender based plus analysis. We will develop a robust policy analysis tool which we will make publicly available." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Review all taxes and fees charged to the people and businesses of the province with the goal of removing unnecessary fees. In 2016, the Liberals added or increased over 300 taxes and fees. Many, like higher provincial park fees, are still in place." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Reinstate community-based policing to focus on crime prevention." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Implement stronger civilian oversight of police services with the creation of a Police Over- sight Board that is independent of police, civilian-led, politically neutral, and representative of the province’s diverse communities." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Introduce a Rural Secretariat within the Executive Council that will ensure every decision is made with rural Newfoundland and Labrador in mind. With the full force of Cabinet, this Secretariat will address both economic and social challenges in rural regions.

Take a region-by-region approach. We will work with Municipalities NL, industry stakeholders, local leaders, businesses and community organizations to help each region of this province to have a sustainable and prosperous future with a strong economy, amenities, and services readily available.

Strengthen local economies by focusing on what each region does best, reducing duplication and competition between neighboring communities. To make this happen, the government will restore local-led economic development, and support regions in building distinct economies and maximizing their unique opportunities."

— For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Immediately secure a new large ferry to serve both the Bell Island–Portugal Cove and Fogo Island–Change Island–Farewell routes. With capacity for approximately 200 passengers and 70 vehicles, this vessel will provide the province with a properly sized and dependable swing vessel to maintain service during maintenance or mechanical issues, ending the Liberal practice of shuffling ferries between routes and sparking community frustration." — pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"Develop a long-term fleet renewal strategy to replace three aging provincial ferries with modern, dependable vessels. The plan will also include stronger preventative maintenance measures to reduce breakdowns and ensure consistent service.

Explore local shipbuilding options for the three replacement ferries, creating jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador while meeting long-term infrastructure needs."

— pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"Enact a regular and proactive roadside brush-cutting maintenance plan to improve visibility and reduce the risk of accidents, especially involving wildlife." — pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06