Kathy Dunderdale announced she was stepping down, effective January 24th, as premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and leader of the province's Progressive Conservatives amid growing pressure after two members left the Tory caucus questioning her leadership. Dunderdale was the province's first female premier, and took over as leader of the Tories after former premier Danny Williams quit politics in late 2010. She was re-elected with a majority government in October 2011. Dunderdale said she was leaving the province in better shape, and listed her government's accomplishments -- such as the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project and a stronger economy. (On the 24th, Tom Marshall was sworn in as interim premier.)

Date: 2014-01-22
Placeline: ST JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Source: The Canadian Press
Length: 22 seconds

Transcript Prediction: << ancient Hebrew scriptures teach us that there is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens I have discovered that this also applies to Public Service just as you know when it's time to step up you also know when it is time to step back >>

Earbank_2014-01-22_NL-Premier-Quits_8387