I’m a proud Newfoundlander and Labradorian. I love my people, our culture, our way of life, and our music. I love our history, our land, and I love everything about Newfoundland and Labrador. And if I ever had the power, I’d make sure our people finally got what they truly deserve — respect, opportunity, and a future worthy of who we are. | Republic of Newfoundland & Labrador

#OnThisDay in 1949, Newfoundland officially joined Canada, becoming the 10th province of the country. The confederation came after a referendum was held a year prior, asking Newfoundlanders on whether they wanted to stay independent or join Canada. Their confederation did not come easy. Throughout the 19th century, there were multiple attempts to have the now province join Canada, which were unsuccessful. In 2001, the province's name was officially changed to Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundl

In the early 1930s, the Dominion of Newfoundland faced a severe financial crisis brought on by the Great Depression and mounting public debt. In 1934, Britain suspended Newfoundland’s responsible government and installed the Commission of Government, an unelected body appointed from London. Many Newfoundlanders have long argued that this move was not only about finances, but also about strategy. Sitting at the gateway to the North Atlantic, Newfoundland and Labrador occupied one of the most impo