Andrew Furey resigns as NL premier after 4.5 years

Andrew Furey, the premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, has resigned unexpectedly, announcing his return to his career as an orthopedic surgeon. Furey achieved a historic hydroelectric agreement with Quebec but faced challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic. He cited family considerations and electoral timing as reasons for his decision, remaining in office until a successor is chosen.