Tony Wakeham


Tony Wakeham

Wakeham in 2022
16th Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
Assumed office
October 29, 2025
MonarchCharles III
Lieutenant GovernorJoan Marie Aylward
DeputyBarry Petten
Preceded byJohn Hogan
Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
Assumed office
October 14, 2023
Preceded byDavid Brazil (interim)
Leader of the Opposition in Newfoundland and Labrador
In office
October 14, 2023 – October 29, 2025
Preceded byDavid Brazil
Succeeded byJohn Hogan
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
for Stephenville-Port au Port
Assumed office
May 16, 2019
Preceded byJohn Finn
Personal details
Born (1956-07-16) July 16, 1956 (age 70)
Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada
Political partyProgressive Conservative
Spouse(s)Patricia Wakeham
Children2
EducationMemorial University of Newfoundland
Occupation
  • Politician
  • businessman
  • public servant
Websitewww.tonywakeham.ca

Tony Wakeham (born July 16, 1956) is a Canadian politician and businessman who has been the 16th premier of Newfoundland and Labrador since 2025. He has represented Stephenville-Port au Port in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly since 2019. He has been the leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador Progressive Conservative Party since 2023.

References

  1. ↑ Whitten, Elizabeth (October 14, 2023). "Tony Wakeham wins PC leadership, setting stage for next election". CBC News.
  2. ↑ Boyko, John M. (2025). "Tony Wakeham". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 18 October 2026.
  3. ↑ "Here are all the MHAs elected in the Newfoundland and Labrador election". CBC News. March 27, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Cabinet ministers Letto and Hawkins among 9 defeated Liberals". CBC News Newfoundland and Labrador, May 17, 2019.