Brian Peckford

Brian Peckford was the third premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, in office from 1979 to 1989.

Brian Peckford: We Need Pragmatism When It Comes to the Constitution, Not Just Theory

Commentary As the only surviving first minister who helped craft the patriation agreement of 1981 that authorized the Constitution ...

The Reader's Turn April 18, 2022
Last Living Premier Who Signed Canada’s Charter in Speech to Freedom Convoy: Section 1 of Charter Being ‘Illegally’ Used by Governments

The following is a speech delivered by Brian Peckford, former premier of Newfoundland and the last surviving architect of ...

Viewpoints February 13, 2022
Canada’s Infrastructure: The Need for More Focus

Commentary Infrastructure is a topic that’s always in vogue for a good discussion it seems. And that’s been ...

Viewpoints December 7, 2021

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Brian Peckford: We Need Pragmatism When It Comes to the Constitution, Not Just Theory