Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador is the first minister, head of government and de facto chief executive for the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Premier of
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Incumbent
Andrew Furey

since August 19, 2020
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Office of the Premier
StyleThe Honourable
Member of
Reports toHouse Assembly
SeatSt. John's
AppointerLieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador
Term lengthAt Her Majesty's pleasure
Inaugural holderJoey Smallwood
FormationApril 1, 1949
Salary$95,357 plus $39,514 (indemnity and allowances) [1]

The Premier is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, as representative of the Queen in Right of Newfoundland and Labrador. He or she is usually the leader of the party that commands a majority in the House of Assembly.

The current Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador is Andrew Furey, since August 19, 2020.

References

  1. "House of Asembly - NL - Error Page" (PDF). www.assembly.nl.ca.

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