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Table of Contents

Click on TABLE OF CONTENTS above to access a list of all Government and Politics articles.
The Grimes Government, 2001-2003

The Grimes government was a difficult period for the provincial Liberals, marked by internal strife, declining popularity, and strong PC opposition.
Aston, Sir Arthur

Biography of Sir Arthur Aston, Proprietary governor of the Province of Avalon, c.1625-1627.
Wynne, Edward

Biography of Edward Wynne, Proprietary governor of Avalon Colony, 1621-1625.
Tanfield, Francis

Biography of Francis Tanfield, Proprietary governor of the South Falkland colony, 1623-1625/1626.
Calvert, Sir George (Lord Baltimore)

Biography of Sir George Calvert (Lord Baltimore), Proprietary governor of the Province of Avalon,1627-1629.
Proprietary Governors, 1610-1728

A history of proprietary governors in Newfoundland which began in 1610, with the appointment of its first governor, John Guy and ended in 1728 with the appointment of the first naval governor.
Whitbourne, Sir Richard

Biography of Sir Richard Whitbourne, Proprietary governor of Renews, 1618-1620.
Hill, William

Biography of William Hill, Proprietary governor of the Province of Avalon, 1634-1638.
Social Changes, 1815-1832

Newfoundland and Labrador society became increasingly complex during the reform era.
The Tobin Government, 1996-2000

Brian Tobin replaced Clyde Wells as premier and leader of the Newfoundland Liberals on 26 January, 1996.