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Former New Brunswick Premier Says Tories Must Define Party's Values and Identity
Higgs urged Progressive Conservatives to unite around shared values after the party lost 15 seats in the 2024 election, citing internal dissent and policy reversals.
- On Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, former New Brunswick premier Blaine Higgs told the Progressive Conservative party annual general meeting in Fredericton the Tories must unite with a clear Conservative identity.
- Following the campaign, grassroots volunteers largely sat out the election, and internal dissent included members who campaigned for the Liberals, while the party reflected on its defeat in last year's October 2024 provincial election.
- Fractures deepened when six Tory ministers sided with Liberals to review Policy 713, which required parental consent and was later scrapped, while Daniel Allain expressed 'extreme disappointment' before launching a leadership bid earlier this month.
- Higgs argued there must be admission criteria for the party 'big tent' and ruled out running for leader, while interim party leader Glen Savoie said he aims to organize, energize and prepare the party financially.
- With leadership interest rising, Daniel Allain announced a run earlier this month while Kris Austin considers a bid, and Higgs urged rebuilding grassroots volunteers who largely stood aside last year.
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Former New Brunswick premier says Tories must define party's values and identity
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution78% Left
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- 78% of the sources lean Left
78% Left
L 78%
C 22%
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