Rob Lantz sworn in as Prince Edward Island's next premier, replacing Dennis King

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Rob Lantz, centre, prepares to take a picture with members of his party after being sworn in as Prince Edward Island's 34th premier during a ceremony at Government House in Charlottetown on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. Along with being named the new premier, Lantz takes over as the provincial Progressive Conservatives' interim leader following the resignation of Dennis King. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

CHARLOTTETOWN -- Rob Lantz has been sworn in as the 34th premier of Prince Edward Island.

He takes over from Dennis King, who resigned today after leading the province since 2019.

Lantz had been education minister in the Progressive Conservative government.

He served briefly as party leader in 2015 but resigned after failing to win election that year, and he was first elected to the legislature in 2023.

In his resignation announcement on Thursday, King said the public nature of the job and a steady stream of crises that hit the Island took a toll.

The Tories were re-elected in 2023, forming a majority and currently holding 20 of the 27 seats in the legislature.

This report by was first published Feb. 21, 2025.