The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, MD, FRCSC, MSc., MSM., Dip. Org. Leadership, is an accomplished executive, physician, humanitarian, and former Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador. During his tenure, he led several generational initiatives, including negotiations central to the Churchill Falls hydro‑electrical development, securing a $5.2‑billion federal rate‑mitigation agreement and a landmark $227‑billion memorandum of understanding with Québec.
Guiding the province through the COVID‑19 pandemic, Dr. Furey applied his background in clinical epidemiology to inform evidence‑based decision‑making. He also oversaw pivotal negotiations that safeguarded the future of Newfoundland and Labrador’s oil and gas sector and launched a new clean‑energy industry centered on wind and hydrogen development. Under his leadership, strategic fiscal measures contributed to a significant credit‑rating upgrade for the province.
Dr. Furey has extensive experience in national policy discussions and intergovernmental collaboration, working closely with senior leaders—including Prime Minister Mark Carney—and serving twice as Chair of the Canadian Atlantic Premiers. He is recognized for his progressive, pragmatic approach and his ability to build strong relationships across the political spectrum.
Internationally, he has represented Newfoundland and Labrador on trade missions and played a key diplomatic role in the repatriation of the Unknown Newfoundland Soldier from France. As the founder of Team Broken Earth, Dr. Furey established and scaled a global humanitarian organization that deployed multidisciplinary teams to deliver critical medical aid in disaster and conflict zones. Under his leadership, the organization grew to more than 1,000 volunteers, developed global partnerships, and achieved charitable status and long‑term funding.
A respected orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Furey previously served as Chief of Orthopaedics at Eastern Health and as an Associate Professor at Memorial University. He completed a fellowship in orthopaedic trauma at the University of Maryland/Johns Hopkins. He is the author of Hope in the Balance (Penguin Random House, 2020) and the recipient of numerous honors, including Memorial University Alumnus of the Year (2012), the Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year (2017), an Honorary Doctorate from Canadian University Dubai (2024), and the King’s Coronation Medal (2025).
