“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 tied tourism and the arts together in their platform, saying that “with Newfoundland and Labrador’s rich heritage, striking natural beauty, talented artists and artisans, we can grow our [tourism] industry into one that is busy year-round, offering something for everyone to enjoy.”

The PCs say they will “make Newfoundland and Labrador the tourism capital of Canada” with the following promises:

Plan for the future beyond 2026 by working quickly with tourism partners on a new strategy to replace the soon-to-expire 5-year plan. This new plan will focus on real, local experiences, better infrastructure, and encouraging people to “vacation at home”.

Ensure reliable air access with year-round flights to Europe and expanding regional and national connections.

Reduce the cost of air travel to, from, and within Labrador. The Liberals’ initial air travel plan ignored Labrador, their much-too-late “pilot” project failed to lower the cost of travel for all Labradorians. We will push for federal funding to upgrade Labrador airstrips.

Place a visitor customer service lens on the provincial ferry system to make sure it is easy for visitors to book reservations and visit all of our communities.

Simplify how tourism businesses register, list, and promote their services online. We will work with Hospitality NL to improve online booking and e-commerce tools.

Carry out an annual visitor survey and make the results public so tourism providers can tar- get their offerings to the needs of visitors.

Help the Heart’s Content Transatlantic Cable Station become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, drawing visitors from around the world and promoting rural Newfoundland and Labrador.