PC Leader sends well wishes to outgoing Premier Andrew Furey

    Friday, 28 February 2025 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Tony Wakeham says while he understands it is often a family decision, it was still unexpected.

    PC leader Tony Wakeham says he was travelling when he heard the news on Tuesday that the Premier is leaving politics. He says while he understands it is often a family decision, it was still unexpected. Wakeham wishes him well in his future endeavors. He says this province is facing many significant issues that need to be dealt with and the focus needs to be on people and not politicians. Wakeham says when the House of Assembly opens on Monday, they’ll be bringing a number of questions to the floor. 

     

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