Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are heading to the polls on Saturday, February 13.

After weeks of speculation, the Lieutenant Governer has dissolved the legislature, and the candidates have officially launched their campaigns.

Liberal Leader Andrew Furey says now is the best and safest time to hold an election which will look remarkably different from previous elections.

. @FureyAndrew says the Liberal Party is ready to lead the province forward. #NEW: Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are going to the polls on Saturday, February 13th, 2021.

“The best and safest time is now”.@VOCMNEWS #nlpoli pic.twitter.com/nwkrPe9sz9

— Ben Murphy (@VOCMBen) January 15, 2021

Furey admits while the “truth may sting,” he’s up to the challenge and is ready to redirect the province’s economic path in ways “we never thought possible.”

PC Leader Ches Crosbie launched his campaign swinging against the Liberals.

He says the Tories have a credible plan while the Liberals have a “secret plan” to cut jobs, and he promises to put Newfoundlanders and Labradorians first “always.”

If Ottawa won't step up, we will says Crosbie @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/LyeopMZsZX

— Richard Duggan (@RDugganVOCM) January 15, 2021

NDP Leader Alison Coffin questioned Furey’s assertion that this is the best and safest time to call an election when the COVID vaccines are still rolling out.

Dates Set for Election Day and Advance Polls

The Chief Electoral Officer for NL, Bruce Chaulk, will issue election writes to the 40 districts tonight, in preparation for February 13.

Election Day falls on Saturday, February 13, and polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Advance polls, which will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., will open on Saturday, February 6.
The deadline for candidate nominations is 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 23.

Further information on mail-in voting, early voting, and polling stations will be made available via www.elections.gov.nl.ca.