"Through the Agriculture Sector Work Plan, the Liberal Government worked with farmers and fish harvesters to increase food security to 20 percent since 2015. A re-elected Liberal government will establish a cross-sectoral working group with industry and other community partners with the goal to further increase food security." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-03

"Our Liberal team will also work closely with agricultural producers to ensure a secure supply of animal feed is available in this Province. This will decrease our reliance on outside supply chains and better insulate our farmers from the effects of climate change, such as this summer’s drought which hampered normal hay production." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-03

"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

"Nominating an independent price auditor responsible to government with the power to mandate processors to send in all their receipts to that person" — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"Enacting provincial legislation with teeth to actually deter corporate controlling agreements" — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"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

"We’ll launch a New Deal for Gig and Precarious Workers, ensuring independent contractors receive fair wages and vacation pay, and are fully protected by our labour laws – giving thousands of workers the stability, security, and respect they deserve." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"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

"Studying the spending patterns of major local institutions such as municipalities, hospitals, and businesses, to guide a plan on how they can buy strategically to grow the local economy" — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"Ensuring businesses claiming the local preference discount for public procurement actually hire local staff and purchase more goods and services in this province." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"To seize the full potential of Newfoundland and Labrador’s unrivalled economic opportunities, a Liberal Government will create a Major Projects Office. Reporting directly to the Premier, it will reside within Executive Council. It will serve as the central point of contact for the federal government’s own dedicated major projects office working to ensure Newfoundland and Labrador plays a leading role in Canada’s nation building agenda.

The major projects office will also be mandated to coordinate all government departments and agencies involved in the development of provincially-designated major projects, including the Churchill Falls agreement, oil and gas projects, hydrogen development, critical minerals and mining, defence, and other transformative opportunities.

The Major Projects Office will break down silos and red tape to ensure there is a single point of provincial government coordination providing clear direction to partners and investors. It will be tasked with improving development timelines, reducing duplication, and coordinating Indigenous and community consultation."

— nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"The new Churchill Falls deal will mean almost 10,000 new jobs in the Province. In order to ensure we are prepared, a re-elected Liberal Government will establish a dedicated, comprehensive Churchill Falls Jobs Plan. We will ensure benefits for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador are maximized, including preparing the workforce through education and skills training. The Major Projects Office will be responsible for collection of labour market data, supply and demand mapping and educational and training program preparedness. Working closely with Memorial University, the College of the North Atlantic and other training institutions, we will develop sufficient spaces in key programs." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"The Liberal government will also support proponents and partners through the creation of a digital recruitment platform. This would work to simplify talent pool development and mobility while supporting continuous workforce planning. It would provide prospective employees considering Newfoundland and Labrador with a one stop registry of opportunities and direct links to employers." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"The Gull Island project already has legally-protected jobs and benefits priorities for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. The hiring protocol prioritizes – in order – members of Innu Nation, residents of Labrador, residents of Newfoundland, and then residents of Canada.

A re-elected Liberal Government commits to a similar hiring preference for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians for the new construction projects in the MOU, including upgrades and expansions to the existing Churchill Falls power plant, as well as new transmission lines."

— nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

"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

"A re-elected Liberal Government will give parents and teachers a financial break and peace of mind by providing free school supplies for all students from Kindergarten to Grade 6, beginning in September 2026.

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development will work with NLSchools and Le Conseil scolaire francophone provincial, in consultation with educators, to issue bulk requests for proposals from retailers to provide standardized school supplies for students across the province. Schools will then distribute supplies as required throughout the school year. By ordering in bulk, we will be able to keep costs low while delivering high quality supplies to every student in the province.

This will cost an additional $3 million per year, and directly helps families in Newfoundland and Labrador with the cost of living. "

— nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02

"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

"We’ll cut the provincial HST off kids’ essential items, like clothes, footwear, and car seats – saving you 10 cents on every dollar to help young families struggling with the cost of living." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"Work with the federal government to explore the expansion of the current pilots on Guaranteed Basic Livable Income here in the province – giving people a hand up and to ensure no one is left behind." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"We’ll raise the minimum wage to $22 an hour over the next four years – then tie it to inflation to ensure it keeps up with the rising cost of living." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"We’ll ensure that all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have access to 10 paid sick days – so that when you’re sick, you can take the time off without worrying about making ends meet at the end of the month." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"We’ll reduce the administrative burden for family doctors, starting by getting rid of sick notes – ensuring doctors spend more of their time seeing patients rather than filling out paperwork." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"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

"We’ll invest $10 million in new annual funding for the College of the North Atlantic – expanding seats in high-demand trades programs to train more skilled workers and meet the needs of a growing economy." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"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

"We’ll phase out the Corporate Income Tax for small businesses – giving them a break to help them stay open, hire more staff, and grow." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

"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