When Canada delivers its budget Tuesday, will it "get out of the way" on the proposed Ring of Fire environmental assessment, as Ontario Premier Doug Ford requested last week? Canada's not telling. I've been requesting since Oct. 29, daily contact with the Privy Council office, but still no answer.

A great new piece from Indy columnist Angela Antle making the connection between oil companies, #climatechange, and the wildfires that ravaged communities in Newfoundland last summer. It's an open letter to N.L.'s new Premier Tony Wakeham.

"This is a dark moment in Canadian labour history." Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has used the ‘notwithstanding clause’ to shield the strike-breaking bill from a court challenge. #cdnpoli #abpoli #canlab www.readthemaple.com/alberta-forc...

A great new piece from Indy columnist Angela Antle making the connection between oil companies, #climatechange, and the wildfires that ravaged communities in Newfoundland last summer. It's an open letter to N.L.'s new Premier Tony Wakeham.

"Many voted for the Wakeham gov't because they sought an end to the wasteful and tired practice of bringing so-called experts into the province to do jobs that could be done just as well, and probably better, by a Newfoundlander or Labradorian," writes Rhea Rollmann theindependent.ca/commentary/t...

“Considering Mr. Outhouse’s ideology, political history and policy initiatives, we are concerned about the influence he will have on your government’s legislation and policy and ask that you clarify your government’s stance on these issues,” Dinn writes. #nlpoli theindependent.ca/news/lji/ndp...

“The provincial PCs were elected because they were seen to be progressive," says DEI advocate Laurabel Mba. “But when they are hiring someone who doesn’t hold those progressive sentiments, I think it makes people of this province a little bit nervous.” #nlpoli theindependent.ca/news/lji/pcs...

Every progressive person in Newfoundland & Labrador who believes electoral politics plays an important role in our democracy should be asking the same question. Especially in a province where the NDP has never formed official opposition, let alone governed. #nlpoli

“We’re in the process of a resetting of expectations of where the relationship can go,” Carney told reporters at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Flights in and out of Wabush Airport were suspended earlier this week, then restored, without explanation from authorities. Labrador MP Philip Earle is asking Transport Minister and Liberal caucus colleague Steve MacKinnon for an urgent review. #cdnpoli #nlpoli theindependent.ca/news/lji/lab...

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Was great to chat with the @independentnl.bsky.social about the need for a fast transition to renewables in NL and the need for worker retraining. Give The Independent a follow if you haven't already and want to know more about news in NL.

We're building a team of volunteers to help us reach more readers around NL and those living away. Fill out our short survey to let us know how you can help! LINK: theindependent.ca/the-indys-20...

"‘I saw the magic that happened in our seminars as the seed of something that could only benefit society by spreading." Read the latest in our 'State of the University' series, by Alison Forster 👇 theindependent.ca/commentary/c...

“In the next four to five years, what we do or don’t do on climate and economic transition will define where we can be in terms of climate safety or socioeconomic stability for decades to come,” says Prof. Angela Carter. #nlpoli #climate theindependent.ca/news/lji/if-...

As election day in Newfoundland and Labrador approaches, a migrant rights advocate and a Memorial University researcher say political parties have yet to offer concrete plans to protect temporary foreign workers from exploitation and abuse in the province. #nlpoli theindependent.ca/news/lji/whe...

As election day in Newfoundland & Labrador approaches, labour leaders say provincial candidates aren’t addressing people’s “everyday troubles” #nlpoli #canlab theindependent.ca/news/lji/wor...

Safe staffing saves lives. N.L.’s long-term care system needs more nurses — and nurses need more time with residents. Read more in The Independent: buff.ly/IdHSqDy #ExpertCare #SafeStaffing

It's election day in Newfoundland and Labrador. Still undecided who to vote for? Check out The Independent's NL Election 2025 page, where we've compiled summaries of some of the biggest issues facing the province and articles and analysis around those issues 👇 theindependent.ca/n-l-election...

Labrador candidates talk Indigenous rights, food insecurity, climate change, and establishing a Search and Rescue station in the region #nlpoli #Labrador theindependent.ca/news/lji/lab...

The NLNDP says it's the first party in provincial history to achieve gender parity among candidates. It's also believed Laurabel Mba is NL's first-ever Black provincial candidate, and Shazia Razi is the first-ever hijab-wearing Muslim candidate #nlpoli theindependent.ca/news/lji/wil...

Among the issues NL labour leaders are flagging in this election campaign is creeping #privatization in healthcare and other sectors. An important read from Rhea Rollmann 👇

"Failure to comply with these provisions strikes at the integrity of our political system and the public confidence in our elected officials." Two Liberal cabinet ministers and a PC member running for re-election haven't submitted their public disclosures #nlpoli theindependent.ca/news/lji/lib...

We need to challenge the public safety discourse in the provincial election, Rhea Rollmann writes in her latest column. #nlpoli theindependent.ca/commentary/t...

ANALYSIS: "Only the NDP’s approach promises to engage with both the union and the research on nurse-to-patient ratios." Read Lori Lee Oates' full analysis of the three major parties' commitments when it comes to improving long-term care. theindependent.ca/commentary/a...

NL Premier John Hogan said he “reached out to the Prime Minister’s Office early [Wednesday] morning,” and that he “had a conversation” with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand just before Wednesday evening's leaders' debate in St. John's. #cdnpoli #nlpoli #Gaza theindependent.ca/news/lji/hog...

Who in the N.L. provincial election is talking about #climate change and a #JustTransiton? Community and youth groups are, but not the candidates in any meaningful way #nlpoli theindependent.ca/news/lji/ign...

Here's the latest on Canadians aboard Freedom Flotilla vessel the Conscience, who were taken by Israeli forces early this morning. So far, political leaders have been silent. I also reached out to Canada's ambassador to Israel, who has not yet responded.

Twelve out of 40 MHAs elected since 2021 are landlords, a higher percentage than most provinces and an unknown fact to most Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. #nlpoli #Election2025 Read the story from Isaac Peltz 👇 theindependent.ca/news/seismic...

#Seasplainer: What three party leaders said about provincial fisheries and ocean priorities—and what they didn’t say #nlpoli theindependent.ca/commentary/s...

for part 2/2 of my "NL Politics 101" series, I survey the breadth of newfoundland history to show that the reason all the problems keep repeating is because the party system hasn't changed since the last time it broke our democracy. it doesn't have to be this way! theindependent.ca/commentary/a...

Three Newfoundlanders and 100s of others, including Canadians, are risking their lives to break Israel’s illegal and genocidal siege of Gaza. Has the Carney government abandoned its commitment to international law and its obligation to protect Canadians? #cdnpoli theindependent.ca/commentary/t...

We’re cutting through the undergrowth to find out why our political parties feel dead — and what might liven them up Read Part 2 of Drew Brown's analysis of N.L.'s political system ahead of the 2025 provincial election on Oct. 14. #nlpoli theindependent.ca/commentary/a...

Expanding public transit in the St. John’s Metro region may seem unrealistic, but when you look at the facts and figures, it’s both reasonable and doable, writes Grant Horwood #publictransit #yyt #MakingConnections theindependent.ca/commentary/m...

In a video posted to social media after the Conscience launched on Sept. 30, Mees says she has “a duty to take action” against Israel’s genocide since the Government of Canada has made Canadians complicit #cdnpoli #Palestine #Israel theindependent.ca/news/lji/car...

Ahead of the provincial election, all parties agree Newfoundland & Labrador needs a stronger voice with Ottawa, but they diverge on priority areas #nlpoli theindependent.ca/commentary/s...

BREAKING🚨 Journalist Mario Guevara has officially been deported Friday from the United States back to his native El Salvador. This is a shameful erosion of press freedom in the U.S. — the first time that CPJ has documented this type of retaliation related to reporting. cpj.org/2025/10/jour...

Our N.L. Election 2025 coverage is here! We'll be adding more issues and stories to this page ahead of the Oct. 14 provincial election. #nlpoli If you're not already getting our free newsletter, sign up on our website. theindependent.ca/n-l-election...

Will the N.L. Liberals’ plan to address crime actually make communities safer? Read Anton Oleinik's analysis at The Independent DOT ca #nlpoli theindependent.ca/commentary/a...

Ahead of Newfoundland and Labrador's Oct. 14 provincial election, university students praise NDP policy, note PCs have ‘caved a little,’ and say the Liberals need to do a lot more to earn their vote #nlpoli theindependent.ca/news/student...

"We will rally, march to the Confederation Building, and send a clear message to our government: students can’t wait any longer for meaningful change," writes Rana Abuidris. Read the latest in our 'State of the University' series at The Independent DOT ca #nlpoli theindependent.ca/commentary/c...

‘We are deeply concerned that our students […] could be subject to illegal detention, violence, or worse,' say 150+ Memorial University students, faculty & alum who signed an open letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney #Gaza #cdnpoli #Palestine theindependent.ca/news/munl-fa...

I started tracking the TRC's Calls to Action in 2016 and, since Eva Jewell and I stopped writing annual reports in 2023 out of despair, things have only become more bleak. No meaningful structural changes have been made. They were never even attempted. A clear-eyed take from @michellecyca.com

“We have to wonder: should we just abandon ‘reconciliation’ altogether?” thewalrus.ca/trc-introduc...

"Flourishing moves beyond the lone individual who beats the odds," writes Khadeja Raven Anderson. "It is about building communities of care, accountability, and opportunity that allow all of us to thrive." #MUN #StateOfTheUniversity theindependent.ca/commentary/c...

Rhea Rollmann looks at PC, Liberal and NDP commitments on policies that would impact gender equity and speaks with advocates about what they're looking for in Newfoundland & Labrador's 2025 provincial election #nlpoli theindependent.ca/news/where-i...

Results from The Indy's #climate crisis reader survey are in! In her latest #EnergyFutures column, Angela Antle shares responses from some of the more than 100 readers who responded. #nlpoli theindependent.ca/commentary/e...

wherein i break down politics in newfoundland & labrador to the absolute fundamentals. as in "what do 'Left' and 'Right' even mean?" fundamentals. part 1 of a 101-level crash course in everything you (n)ever wanted to know about the unique political dynamics of canada's other Distinct Society.

Can standard dichotomies like ‘left and right’, ‘nationalist and federalist’, or ‘populist and technocratic’ help us understand politics in the province? #nlpoli Read Part 1 of Drew Brown's new 2-part analysis of Newfoundland and Labrador's political system. theindependent.ca/commentary/a...

No one, including Premier John Hogan, can or will say why a gynecologist in Labrador continues seeing patients while under investigation following complaints from at least 20 women. #nlpoli