NLFL 2025 Provincial Budget Submission

January 24, 2025

Newfoundland and Labrador stands at a pivotal moment in its history. While major energy and infrastructure projects offer pathways to prosperity, we face significant challenges from global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, volatile markets, and the threat of protectionist trade policies, particularly from our American neighbours.  

These challenges pose serious risks to our economy, communities, and the workforce that drives them. These external pressures could profoundly impact our province, our communities, our industries, and most importantly, our workers – who form the foundation of our economy and social fabric. 

The choices we make today will shape our province for generations to come. 

In this critical period, our provincial government must pursue a forward-thinking, collaborative, and comprehensive fiscal strategy. Strategic investments in economic growth and social well-being are not merely expenditures – they are down payments on our collective future.  

A population with access to strong and well-resourced healthcare, education, and social services becomes more productive and resilient, reducing long-term demands on government resources, while strengthening our economic underpinnings. 

The government must prioritize investments that both generate revenue and strengthen our province’s economic and social capacity. Economic diversification is essential to building resilience against market volatility and global uncertainties. This approach not only creates new opportunities for growth but also ensures our province can better manage its obligations while maintaining vital public services. In order to be truly effective, this approach must be worker-led and worker-centered.   

Through thoughtful investment in our people and strategic sectors, we can build a more sustainable, equitable, fair, and prosperous Newfoundland and Labrador. 

You can read the NLFL 2025 Provincial Budget Submission – HERE  

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