Liberal sources tell CBC News that the Newfoundland and Labrador election will take place on May 15, pushing a long-running informal campaign into high gear. Judy Foote Wednesday morning — less than 24 hours after Finance Minister Tom Osborne tabled the provincial budget — to set in motion the dropping of an election writ. Ball has steadfastly refused to narrow down an election window, only stating it would happen before the end of June. The election will fall this year on a Wednesday — never a traditional day for voters to cast ballots. Then, on Tuesday, Osborne tabled the budget in the House of Assembly, though key elements had been outlined in the spending announcements.

Source: CBC News April 16, 2019 20:32 UTC