Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
head of government for the Canadian province 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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| Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Office of the Premier | |
| Style | The Honourable |
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| Reports to | House Assembly |
| Seat | St. John's |
| Appointer | Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Term length | At Her Majesty's pleasure |
| Inaugural holder | Joey Smallwood |
| Formation | April 1, 1949 |
| Salary | $95,357 plus $39,514 (indemnity and allowances) [1] |
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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
change- ↑ "House of Asembly - NL - Error Page" (PDF). www.assembly.nl.ca.
