John Hogan, main designated, says he is looking to continue the work of former Prime Minister Andrew Furey while heading to the role this week.
The Liberal Party chose Hogan as its new leader on Saturday and will become the 15th Prime Minister of the Province.
But you will have to demonstrate voters about why it should and remain in that role, since an election could be called at any time before October.
Hogan says that he and Furey have different leadership styles, but said: “I think the foundations have really sat where we need to go next,” in an interview with CBC News at the leadership convention.
Despite the new leader, the progressive conservative leader Tony Wakeham says the government is the same.
“What we have here is nothing new. We have the same liberal government,” Wakeham told CBC News.
Provincial liberals chose John Hogan as the new party leader and the first NL designated on Saturday. Opposition leaders Jim Dinn and Tony Wakeham are still doubts that only the new liberal leadership will make a real change for the province.
The provincial NDP leader, Jim Dinn, told CBC News that he is looking for a more definitive action to improve lives.
“There may be a new prime minister and it could be a new cabinet, but it is still the same people on the other side,” Dinn said.
Hogan said he is committed to improving the province’s health system when filling the gaps, improving access to primary care and creating shorter emergency room times.
“People’s priorities are my priorities,” said Hogan.
Hogan will also assume the responsibility of obtaining the new and improved agreement of the Churchill Falls hydroelectric plant.
Furey and Quebec Furey’s prime minister and Quebec Frey prime minister and Quebec François Legault prime minister in December that could bring about $ 200 billion to the province.
Hogan says that the plan is to sign the agreement in April 2026 and obtain the payment of 2025, which will give the province an economic impulse.
Hogan Caucus Support
Before his election, Hogan had the support of 12 members of Caucus, including Transport Minister Fred Hutton, and Justice Minister Bernard Davis.
Hutton said his support was reduced to Hogan’s energy and critical mind, especially at the time of Churchill Falls.
“I think having a lawyer in that seat at this time is critical,” Hutton told CBC News.
Davis says he also trusts Hogan’s ability to get the best treatment for Churchill Falls.
“It will be someone who receives the advice of others. It will be someone who works with community groups,” Davis told CBC News. “He is a very affectionate individual.”
The opposition remains critical with the liberals
Wakeham and Dinn congratulated Hogan for their victory, but said they doubt that they will see any change.
Wakeham pointed out Hogan’s previous portfolios as Minister of Justice and Health. He says that medical attention and violent crime are the most important, and the government has not approached properly.
“The province needs real leadership at this time,” said Wakeham, who said his party will show how things will do differently from an election.
Wakeham also said he is looking for the government to make fewer ads and, instead, make a real change.
“Unfortunately, that’s what this liberal government has been doing for too long,” Wakeham said. “People are ready for a change.”
Dinn says that he is worried if Hogan will do something to make life more affordable for people in the province.
And as the government works towards a Churchill Falls agreement, DINN says it will continue to account for the government.
“I will look for what we expected from the Premier Furey, which was that piece of transparency and that piece of consultation,” Dinn said.
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