New Brunswick Liberals reject Tory power-sharing deal, complain of ‘gun to head’

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Liberal Leader Kevin Vickers said Premier Blaine Higgs wielded the threat of a snap election in a bid to have his minority government remain in power for another two years

This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.New Brunswick’s Opposition Liberals have rejected a proposal from Tory Premier Blaine Higgs for an agreement aimed at avoiding an election until 2022.

On Monday, Higgs asked the opposition leaders to sign a formal agreement not to trigger an election until September 2022, or no earlier than 30 days after public health officials declare the COVID-19 pandemic over. “It is absolutely irresponsible to consider having an election during a major pandemic,” he said, noting that schools will soon be reopening and elderly people have been stressed by COVID-19.

 

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The Maritimes continually hold a hand out the federal government for some monies.. in exchange for their votes.. so we know their view will Never change. ... Basically being held prisoner or, 'no soup for you' lil fisherman..sad

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