Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King issued the following statement congratulating Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier-Designate of Newfoundland and Labrador:
"Earlier this evening I spoke with Dr. Andrew Furey and congratulated him on his successful campaign to become the Leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador and wished him the best of luck in the coming days as he transitions to become the 14th Premier of the great province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
As a region, the Atlantic provinces have worked closely together in our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. I look forward to continuing that work with Dr. Furey, along with our regional efforts to advocate in the best interest of Atlantic Canadians with the federal government and with our provincial counterparts across the country.
I also want to take this opportunity to thank Dwight Ball for his dedication to public service and his province during his time as Premier. I have always respected his common-sense approach, his ability to make complex issues more understandable and his desire to collaborate with others in the spirit of improving the lives of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, as well as all Canadians. I wish him and his family all the best as they enter this next chapter of their lives."
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