US EditionNew Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs expected to call provincial election today
- New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs has called an election for October 21, starting a 33-day campaign focused on pocketbook issues and gender identity policies.
- Higgs promises to reduce the sales tax by two percentage points to attract inflation-weary voters if re-elected.
- His main opponents are Liberal Leader Susan Holt, who proposes a rent cap and health clinics, and Green Party Leader David Coon, both addressing economic and social issues.
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New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs kicks off provincial election campaign
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs has called an election for Oct. 21, signalling the beginning of a 33-day campaign expected to focus on pocketbook issues and the government's provocative approach to gender identity policies.
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New Brunswick election profile: Progressive Conservative Leader Blaine Higgs
FREDERICTON – A look at Blaine Higgs, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick. Born: March 1, 1954. Early years: The son of a customs officer, he grew […]
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs expected to call provincial election today
FREDERICTON — A 33-day provincial election campaign is expected to officially get started today in New Brunswick. Progressive Conservative Premier Blaine Higgs has said he plans to visit Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy this morning to have the legislature dissolved. Higgs, a 70-year-old former oil executive, is seeking a third term in office, having led the province […]
CP New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs calls election for Oct. 21
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs has called a provincial election for Oct. 21. The Progressive Conservative premier made the announcement this morning after visiting Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy at her official residence in Fredericton.
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