“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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The PCs promised to “work with developers to drive exploration and development while increasing value-added production and spinoff industries.” To do that, the party said in its platform, they will “push for competitive regulations so investment does not go elsewhere while waiting on approvals.”

In order to “unearth the potential of mining,” the PCs promised to:

Aggressively promote the province’s wealth of undeveloped minerals worldwide to attract international interest and investment.

Meet with mining proponents in our province to discuss any obstacles to launching or growing their operations. We will work collaboratively with them to overcome the challenges, get jobs growing, and proactively assist shovel-ready mining projects.

Work with the mining industry to address the need for additional energy supply to facilitate growth in areas such as Labrador West.

Work with the mining industry, local leaders and communities to ensure that services and homes are in place to meet an increase of new workers and new residents.

Make prospecting and exploration easier by publishing maps and mineral geoscience data to help prospectors.

Help protect communities where mines are established so there are sufficient clean-up measures to keep the local environment safe.

Work with Mining NL, industry, and academic stakeholders to prepare the labour force for careers in the mining industry. The CNA campuses in Labrador West and Central Newfoundland will offer programming for individuals interested in careers in the mining sector.