Society & Government

Crown lands platforms

Here's what the 2025 Newfoundland & Labrador election parties are promising.

Liberal

  • Expedite Crown lands approvals for land and titles that lawyers have already certified as legitimate

    "A re-elected Hogan government will further improve the Crown lands process by expediting approvals for land and titles that lawyers have already certified as legitimate. We will work with the Law Society to establish title standards. In short, this means reduced red tape and an easier process." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02

  • Expand the Primary Residence Land Title Program to allow eligibility for secondary residences

    "We will also expand the Primary Residence Land Title Program beyond primary residences, including to allow eligibility for secondary residences. This allows Newfoundlanders and Labradorians without the clear title required for a Crown Grant the ability to obtain a quitclaim deed." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02

  • Review the Crown Lands inventory to identify areas for new developments, including Requests for Proposals for housing developments in high-demand areas

    "Further, a re-elected Liberal Government will review its Crown Lands inventory to identify areas of the Province for new development opportunities. This will include Requests for Proposals for housing developments in high-demand areas, as well as increased draws for cabin development. Crown Lands in our Province is an opportunity to address the pressing need for housing and we must take advantage." — nlliberals.ca, retrieved 2025-10-02

PC

  • Use more Crown Lands for farming

NDP

  • Assign unused provincial land to municipalities, housing co-ops, and community groups to build affordable housing

    "We’ll assign unused provincial land to municipalities, housing co-ops and community groups ready to build the affordable housing needed in their communities – removing the red tape and empowering local communities to be part of the solution." — A Better Deal for People in Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-09-27

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