For 10 points, name this formerly politically distinct province, comprised of a large island and the mainland of Labrador.
Premier Robert Bond solved the "French shore problem" afflicting this entity in the 1880s. It was the only dominion prohibited by the Statute of Westminister from joining the League of Nations, and had come under British control due to the 1580s expedition of Humphrey Gilbert. Its political groups included the People's Party and Fishermen's Protective Union, both of which were opposed by Joseph Smallwood, who became its first provincial governor after a long battle for union with Canada. For 10 points, name this formerly politically distinct province, comprised of a large island and the mainland of Labrador.
Premier Robert Bond solved the "French shore problem" afflicting this entity in the 1880s.
{Newfoundland} and Labrador