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- ↑ McCabe, Meghan (22 May 2019). "Crosbie breaks silence, backtracking from fiery speech on election night". www.cbc.ca. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation . Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ↑ Mullin, Malone (March 27, 2021). "Liberals claim slim majority in Newfoundland and Labrador, as voters tap Furey to lead". CBC News. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ↑ "Here are all the MHAs elected in the Newfoundland and Labrador election". CBC News. March 27, 2021.
- ↑ Robinson, Andrew (27 March 2021). "Crosbie's future is in question after double loss in Newfoundland and Labrador election". The Chronicle Herald. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
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