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Government to Make Affordability Announcement This Morning

Oct 22, 2026 | 7:45 AM

Premier Tony Wakeham and Finance Minister Craig Pardy are set to make an affordability announcement this morning.

Government is framing tody’s news as the “first phase” of new affordability measures for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.

This morning’s announcement is set for 10:00 from NL Hydro.

VOCM News will carry the news conference live.

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