Former premier Andrew Furey resigns as MHA for Humber-Gros Morne
Furey was elected in October 2020, but had been absent since resigning as premier
Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Andrew Furey has resigned from his role as the MHA for Humber-Gros Morne.
Furey made the announcement on Thursday afternoon in a video posted on Facebook, along with his letter of resignation to Premier John Hogan. His resignation was effective as of noon.
"It has been a complete honour and privilege to serve you in the House of Assembly. Today, I told the speaker that I'd be resigning as your member," Furey said.
Furey, the 14th premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, has served as the MHA for the western Newfoundland region since October 2020. He won the seat in a byelection three months after becoming leader of the provincial Liberal Party.
He resigned as premier after 4 ½ years in office in February, citing a desire to spend more time with his family and return to his career as an orthopedic surgeon.
Despite staying on as the member for Humber-Gros Morne following his resignation, Furey was absent during the recent sitting of the House of Assembly.
The resignation likely won't trigger a byelection, with a general provincial election happening on or before Oct. 14.
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