just hours before nominations for the election close. January 11, 2011 – The PC Party announce that Cabana is unable to enter the race because he did not collect the 50 signatures from party members which was needed to be nominated. January 12, 2011 – Cabana announces that an aide to Minister Ross Wiseman threatened him if he tried to run for the leadership. January 13, 2011 – Cabana files an appeal over the party's ruling that he was ineligible to enter the race. January 27, 2011 – Cabana's appeal is denied by the rules committee, Dunderdale becomes leader-designate. April 2, 2011 – Dunderdale is sworn in as party leader. See also Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador References External links The Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland & Labrador's official website. 2011 elections in Canada 2011 2011 in Newfoundland and Labrador Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election