Deputy Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
| Deputy Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
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since 29 October 2025 | |
| Office of the Premier | |
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| Status | Deputy Head of Government |
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| Seat | Confederation Building, East Block, St. John's |
| Nominator | Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Appointer | Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Formation | January 9, 1988 |
| First holder | John F. Collins |
| Website | Office of the Premier |
The Deputy Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador is the representative of the Premier in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The deputy premier is appointed by the lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, as representative of the King in Right of Newfoundland and Labrador. The deputy premier is nominated by the Premier, who usually is the leader of the party that commands a majority in the House of Assembly. It is typical that the deputy premier holds additional portfolios and is a member of the Cabinet.
The word premier is derived from the French word of the same spelling, meaning "first"; and ultimately from the Latin word primarius, meaning "primary"; and hence deputy means "secondary".
Barry Petten has served as the Deputy Premier since October 29, 2025. He represents Conception Bay South in the House of Assembly and holds additional portfolios as Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and Minister of Public Procurement.
The office was established in 1988. Before 2001, the official title was Deputy Premier of Newfoundland.