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Society & Government

Disabilities platforms

Here's what the 2025 Newfoundland & Labrador election parties are promising.

Liberal

  • Create the position of Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Advocate, and appoint a qualified person to the position by the end of the year

    "To further guide our support for persons with disabilities, a re-elected Hogan Government will introduce legislation during the fall session to create the position of Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Advocate, and will appoint a qualified person to the position by the end of the year." — Our Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-10-08

  • Require developers of multi-unit housing projects receiving government assistance to have a minimum number of accessible units, units for families with children, and units designated as pet-friendly

    "A Liberal Government will also require developers of multi-unit housing projects receiving government assistance to have a minimum number of accessible units for persons with disabilities, as well as for families with children. We will also require a minimum number of units to be designated as pet friendly." — Our Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-10-08

PC

  • Establish an independent Disability Advocate

    "The proposed Advocate for Persons with Disabilities would be an independent officer of the House of Assembly, with the mandate and resources to ensure services are accessible and inclusive and help prevent individuals and families from falling through the cracks." — pcnl.ca, retrieved 2025-10-06

NDP

  • Establish an independent Disability Advocate

    "We’ll create an independent Disability Advocate – to advise government when laws fall short, identify barriers facing the 31% of people in our province living with a disability, and recommend real solutions to build a fairer, more inclusive Newfoundland and Labrador." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

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