Newfoundland and Labrador will know on Aug. 3 who will be its next premier.
The Liberal party of Newfoundland and Labrador says its leadership race will officially restart on June 8.
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A virtual convention will determine the next leader of the party and premier of the province, after Premier Dwight Ball announced his plan to step down in February.
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The party had been set to choose a new leader in May, but the race was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Candidates John Abbott and Andrew Furey have been given notice and will be permitted to restart their campaigns Monday, the party says.
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The party says voting will happen virtually and any campaign activities must follow social distancing rules.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 2, 2020.
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