Newfoundland and Labrador Article
1. Official Name
Province of Newfoundland and Labrador (Newfoundland and Labrador)
2. Capital
St. John’s
3. Party in Power (January 2026)
Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
Leader: Andrew Furey (Premier since 2020)
4. Opposition Parties
Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador – Leader: Tony Wakeham
New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador (NDP) – Leader: Jim Dinn
5. Lieutenant Governor
Joan Marie Aylward (in office since November 2023)
6. Flag
The flag of Newfoundland and Labrador is white with blue, red, and gold geometric shapes.
Blue represents the Atlantic Ocean, red represents the effort and struggle of the people, and gold represents the future and confidence.
The flag was designed to reflect both British traditions and the province’s unique identity.
7. Official Symbols
Flower: Pitcher Plant
Bird: Atlantic Puffin
Tree: Black Spruce
Animal: Newfoundland dog
8. Basic Economy
The major sectors of the economy include fishing, which is a historic tradition of the province, offshore oil production, hydroelectric energy, and mining.