“For All of Us”

The PCs earned just enough seats to form a majority government in a stunning upset during the 2025 general election on Oct. 14, 2025.

While earning 21 of 40 seats in the house of Assembly, the party only had the support of 44.5 per cent of voters, which means it is governing a population most of which did not vote for it. This is the result of our problematic first-past-the-post electoral system.

Regardless, the PCs have made many promises that could improve the quality of life for many in our province.

The Independent has created this page as a space for journalists and the public to track the promises the PCs made before and during the election campaign, as well as any it makes after the election.

If you notice a promise we’ve missed, let us know!

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“By focusing on joint fisheries management and collaborating with stakeholders, we will build a robust fishery that creates jobs, supports young harvesters, and stimulates economic growth in rural Newfoundland and Labrador,” the party said in its platform.

To do that, the PCs promised to:

Appoint a full-time Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister to focus on growing both our traditional fishery and to recognize the potential of aquaculture

Prioritize collaboration with the fishing industry. We will never make policy or legislative changes without confirming that they grow, not hinder, the fishery. We will focus on adding value to the products we harvest and identifying new markets where we can increase the value of the sector

Demand an equal voice over our fishery. Ottawa should not control our fishery. We will not stop until we have joint control of the fishery while maintaining exclusive control over the processing sector

Push Ottawa for a fair food fishery that gives Newfoundlanders and Labradorians the same access to codfish as the rest of Atlantic Canada. This will increase food sustainability and safety on the water

Investigate increased harvesting of seals. We will look for more markets to sell our seal products

Continue to support the aquaculture Industry by ensuring a world class regulatory regime which balances natural ecosystem protection with the sustainable development of the industry

Oppose federal overreach that threatens local industries. Specifically, we cannot support the establishment of a National Marine Conservation Area on the South Coast, as it risks shutting down aquaculture operations and undermining the future of the very communities that rely on them. Our position is clear: we will not support the marine protected area because it puts the aquaculture industry at risk.