In the early 1990s, a movement began to recognize Labrador as a full partner in the province. In April 1992, the House of Assembly called on the provincial and federal governments to change the name of the province to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Public hearings took place throughout the province. These were reviewed by a Select Committee of the House. There was a great deal of agreement that the name should be changed.
In 1999, the House of Assembly passed a resolution for the Governor General of Canada to proclaim an amendment to the Constitution of Canada. This would change the name of the province to Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2001, the Canadian Federal Constitution Act was amended. This officially changed the name of the province to Newfoundland and Labrador.