Memorial University political scientist Kelly Blidook pulled no punches when asked what cost the Liberals the 2025 provincial election in Newfoundland and Labrador. Blidook believes the story haunted the Liberals throughout the election campaign last fall and was a key reason they lost to Tony Wakeham's Progressive Conservatives. "Every single member of that cabinet basically showed us that they are corrupt," Blidook told the St. John's Morning Show on Wednesday. And so ultimately, it was this corruption — I hope it was this corruption [that cost them the election]. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador.

Source: CBC News January 09, 2026 13:08 UTC