By Canadian Press

CP NewsAlert: N.L. Premier Andrew Furey says he is leaving politics

Feb 25, 2025 | 11:50 AM

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says he is stepping down after nearly five years in power.

The orthopedic surgeon says he has always maintained that he is not “a career politician.”

More coming.

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Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey arrives for a first ministers meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

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