A former New Brunswick Progressive Conservative member of the legislative assembly who served as natural resource and public safety minister says he is coming out of retirement to run as a Liberal in the upcoming election after being "disappointed" by Premier Blaine Higgs. A resident arrives to vote in the New Brunswick provincial election at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Quispamsis, N.B., on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
A former New Brunswick Progressive Conservative member of the legislative assembly who served as natural resource and public safety minister says he is coming out of retirement to run as a Liberal in the upcoming election after being "disappointed" by Premier Blaine Higgs. A resident arrives to vote in the New Brunswick provincial election at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Quispamsis, N.B., on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
AVSUSSEX, N.B. - A former New Brunswick Progressive Conservative cabinet minister says he is coming out of retirement to run as a Liberal in the upcoming provincial election because he is "disappointed" with Tory Premier Blaine Higgs.
Bruce Northrupsays he will seek the Liberal nomination for the riding of Sussex Three Rivers, currently held by Tourism Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace.
In a news release, Northrup says he has been following Higgs closely over the past year and doesn't think either the premier or Scott-Wallace are serving the needs of the people of Sussex.
Northrup, who served four terms that included stints running the natural resources and public safety departments, says the government is "focused on distractions" while voters in the riding face flooding risks and an inadequately equipped hospital.
Northrup, who was elected between 2006-2020, was an outspoken critic of Higgs's plan in 2020 to close emergency departments in rural areas and smaller communities.
He says Liberal Leader Susan Holt is known for her leadership and vision that will help the community of Sussex grow.
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