Speaker of the House of Assembly Issues Statement on the Passing of the Honourable Len Simms

Premier Tony Wakeham issued a statement on the passing of former Senator Ethel Cochrane, noting she was the first woman appointed to represent Newfoundland and Labrador in the Senate in 1986 and served for more than 25 years. The article quotes Wakeham calling Cochrane a trailblazer whose contributions helped shape the province and the country.

Premier Tony Wakeham is calling for improved decorum in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly, citing personal exchanges and a concerning tone in debate. He says House Leaders from all parties should meet with the Speaker to discuss a path forward, and that his office has requested such a meeting.

Premier Tony Wakeham called on the House leaders from all three parties to meet with Speaker Paul Lane to address decorum issues in the House following tensions on Thursday. NTV reports that the request aims to address problems with parliamentary conduct.

Prime Minister Wakeham's Progressive Conservative government, reconvening the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly, announced priorities to improve health-care access, lower taxes, and create safer communities, with quick aims to fund the medical transportation assistance program and raise the basic personal tax exemption. The throne speech…