Premier-elect Tony Wakeham maintains that he will not be “rushed into any artificial deadline imposed by …Quebec” as it relates to the MOU.

During his concession speech last night, outgoing premier John Hogan urged the PCs to “stay the course” when it comes to those contracts.

During the campaign, Wakeham promised an independent analysis of the MOU and a referendum on the issue.

Wakeham stands by that commitment, saying the MOU should not be a political decision.

“And I’m going to make sure that whatever deal we sign is in (the) best interest (of the people of the province). And I’m not simply prepared to sign up for another 50 plus years. I think we need to do that independent analysis, that independent review, and then I’m willing to negotiate with anyone. That’s the challenge.”

Meanwhile, the House of Assembly was scheduled to open for the fall sitting next week, but it looks like that will be delayed as the transition of power takes place .

Wakeham says there are some legislative requirements in terms of how long it can be before a new government is sworn in, but they will be looking to get in to the House “as fast as we can, as soon as we can.”

Quebec Premier offers Wakeham his congratuations

Quebec Premier Francois Legault is offering his congratulations to Premier-elect Tony Wakeham on his election victory last night.

Legault took to X last night, expressing his confidence in the MOU and the benefits it will bring to both provinces.

He says his government maintains a willingness to work with Newfoundland and Labrador, and he offered his thanks to outgoing premier John Hogan for his work with Quebec officials over the last few months.

Félicitations à Tony Wakeham pour son élection comme nouveau premier ministre de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador.

Je suis convaincu que l’entente de principe sur le développement énergétique du Labrador est bénéfique tant pour Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador que pour le Québec.

Soyez assuré…

— François Legault (@francoislegault) October 15, 2025