The surprising resignation of two well-liked Atlantic premiers has left some political experts shaking their heads in disbelief.
In a surprising move, Andrew Furey is stepping down as premier of Newfoundland and Labrador after nearly five years. Heidi Petracek looks at what's behind Furey's decision; the reaction from voters and other premiers; and the blunt way he described U.S. President Donald Trump.The surprising resignation of two well-liked Atlantic premiers has left some political experts shaking their heads in disbelief — and marvelling at the mounting demands on anyone running a province.
Two Atlantic provinces and the federal Liberal party are looking for new leaders as the country faces threats of punishing tariffs and annexation from United States President Donald Trump, said Jörg Broschek, a political science professor at Wilfrid Laurier University.“This is not the stability we would actually need,” he said in an interview.
Both premiers faced a punishing series of calamities during their tenure, including the COVID-19 pandemic and numerous environmental emergencies, including post-tropical storm Fiona, which destroyed about 100 homes in southwestern Newfoundland and left tens of thousands of Islanders without power for more than a week.
“The difference is the intensity that comes with interconnected media now,” he said. “The intensity of the crises, and the frequency really give you time to come up for air. The media cycle is different. It’s not about just filing things once a day, it’s about all the time.”
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