“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 “envision a strong, innovation-driven economy,” they said in their platform, adding they will make NL a “top choice for investment and job creation” by “working with industry groups, businesses, and innovators,” while supporting a “culture of collaboration” and helping “local tech start-ups grow into larger companies that attract international attention.”

“To encourage the technology industry to prosper,” the party promised to:

Work with industry to promote tech-driven solutions to problems identified in traditional industries. We will host networking sessions so innovators can showcase their innovations across the economy and work with other sectors to solve problems.

Establish a new process for the procurement of innovation by government and govern- ment-funded entities and make sure the terms and conditions attached to projects and pi- lots do not prevent local companies from accepting capital investment. Procuring innovation is not the same as procuring goods. We will take a local-first approach to ensure that local innovators have an advantage.

Expand the technology talent pool by training more computer scientists and providing up- skilling opportunities for unemployed and underemployed individuals seeking new careers in the tech industry.

Create an office to support Intellectual Property. Our IP Office will assist local businesses and innovators in protecting their intangible assets.

Make Newfoundland and Labrador a world leader in ocean technology again by restarting our ocean strategy, supporting research, and building on our strengths in fisheries, marine science, offshore energy, and Arctic exploration.

Expand opportunities for students to learn new technologies in our K-12 school system.