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Matching Articles"Government" (Total 121)
The 1985 Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord
The 1985 Atlantic Accord is an agreement between the Newfoundland and Labrador and Ottawa concerning the management of the oil and gas reserves.
Bay d'Espoir Hydro-Electric Project
Information about the Bay d'Espoir Hydro-Electric project started by Premier Joseph Smallwood to create a province-wide power network.
Becoming a Province
This article is about Newfoundland entering confederation and becoming a province within Canada and the public's reaction.
Chesley Crosbie
Biography of Chesley Crosbie, born in St. John's on 1905.
Edward Patrick Roche
Biography of Edward Patrick Roche, born in Placentia, 1874.
F. Gordon Bradley
Biography of F. Gordon Bradely, born in St. John's, 1886.
Gordon Francis Higgins
Biography of Gordon Francis Higgins, born in St. Johns, 1905.
Joseph R. Smallwood
Biogrpahy of Joseph Smallwood, born in Gambo, 1900.
Lester Burry
Biography of Lester Burry, born in Safe Harbour, Bonavista Bay, 1898
Peter Cashin
Biography of Peter Cashin, born in Cape Broyle, 1890.
William Keough
Biography of William Keough, born in St. John's, 1913.
Bond's Political Career Winds Down
The fourth and final part of a series on the life and times of Sir Robert Bond, one of the most influential politicians in Newfoundland history.
Sir Robert Bond's Speech (extracts)
Centralization: The Smallwood Years, 1949-1972
The Smallwood government wished to provide basic services to all residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. In order to do this, centralization was encouraged.
Changing Government 1971-1972
On 18 January 1972, Joseph Smallwood resigned as premier and was replaced by Frank Moores, leader of the Progressive Conservative party.
Timeline: Changing Government 1971-72: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage
Timeline of Newfoundland government change during 1971 and 1972
The 1969 Contract: Churchill Falls
A contract created in 1969 between the Smallwood government and Hydro-Quebec that sold the water rights of Churchill falls for a term of 40 years.
Impacts of the Collapse of Responsible Government
Replacing responsible government with the Commission of Government had consequences for Newfoundland and Labrador society, economy and politics.
Collapse of Responsible Government, 1929-1934
In 1933 the Newfoundland legislature voted itself temporarily out of existence, ending 79 years of responsible government.
Boyle, Sir Charles Cavendish (1849-1916)
Biography of Sir Charles Cavendish, colonial governor of Newfoundland from 1849-1916.
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