The Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is a political party in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and the provincial wing of the Liberal Party of Canada. It is the Official Opposition and currently holds six seats in the provincial legislature.
Read more about Liberal Party Of Newfoundland And Labrador: Origins, The Joey Smallwood Era (1949-1972), The Party Under Clyde Wells (1987-1996), 2001 Leadership Convention, The Party Under Roger Grimes (2001-2005), History of Leaders
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