Article contentHogan added that optimism is reason enough to stick around to do this job for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.Article contentCritizing Wakeham alreadyArticle contentHogan wasted no time in criticizing the incoming government, questioning during the availability why the province is “still in caretaker mode.”Article content“I was assuming that we would have had a cabinet and a government in place by now, to be honest with you,” said Hogan. “And to let you know how we would respond to the new roles. That hasn’t happened yet.”Article contentHe added that if the Liberals did win the 2025 election, he would have opened the house this week, as the parliamentary calendar had the NL government slated to return Oct. 20.Article content“I think that the Conservatives are going to have a lot of questions asked about what they’ve been on record for over the last 10 years,” said Hogan.Article content“And one of the things that people have heard about a lot, in the House of Assembly, was them (the PCs) screaming and yelling and saying, we need to sit more. We’re here, we’ll sit.”Article contentArticle contentCalling for clarity from PCsArticle contentDespite the criticism for the incoming government and premier, Hogan did congratulate Premier-elect Tony Wakeham again on his victory.Article content“I’m sure he’s very proud to be the next premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, but he needs to get to work. He has a lot on his plate,” said Hogan.Article contentHogan also demanded clarity from Wakeham on where he stands regarding the Churchill Falls MOU negotiations and definitive agreements. He accused the PCs of not being transparent enough about their position.Article content“He needs to tell Newfoundlanders and Labradorians what he wants to do with the MOU — either continue, do a new deal, or scrap it — but he needs to be clear,” said Hogan.Article contentHogan also called for clarity on his plans for the Bay du Nord project. TradesNL, which supported Wakeham’s bid to be premier, wants to see all topsides made here in the province, but Hogan believes Wakeham will have a hard time negotiating that with Equinor.Article contentArticle content“So what happens then? What does that mean for the hundreds of thousands of jobs that Newfoundland and Labradorians are expecting?” said Hogan.Article content John Hogan and members of the Liberal caucus address the media following the 2025 provincial election. All caucus members attended except Lisa Dempster, who was absent due to personal matters. Photo by Cameron Kilfoy/The TelegramArticle content‘Taking the job seriously’Article contentWhen it comes to his long silence after election night, Hogan said it takes time to take in the results and what happened.Article contentDespite the loss, Hogan said that he is ready to lead the Liberal Party into its next chapter.Article content“This is not the job that I’ve been elected to do to be premier anymore, but the job of leader of the official opposition,” said Hogan.Article content“And I’ll take that job very seriously, and we’ll work very, very hard to make sure our message continues.”Article content
‘Get to work’: Hogan not going anywhere, says NL Liberals will hold PCs accountable
