Daniel Allain declared his candidacy for the leadership of the New Brunswick Progressive Conservative party during an event held in Moncton over the weekend. Allain, the first candidate to enter the race, expressed his commitment to uniting the party to present a strong alternative in the 2028 elections.
Following his statements, Allain highlighted his experience as the MLA for Moncton East from 2020 to 2024 and his role as the minister of local government and local governance reform until 2023. He emphasized his expertise in local government reform as a crucial factor in his candidacy.
At the announcement event, several current PC MLAs, including Rob Weir, Bill Oliver, Tammy Scott-Wallace, and newly elected Kevin Russell, showed their support for Allain. Scott-Wallace praised Allain as a team-builder who values grassroots engagement, essential for representing rural constituencies effectively.
Former MLAs Ernie Steeves, Bruce Fitch, and Réjean Savoie, a supporter of Allain, were also present at the event. Savoie expressed confidence in Allain’s ability to revitalize and restructure the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick.
Allain outlined a five-point plan for the party’s renewal, focusing on membership recruitment, party organization, outreach to all electoral districts, fundraising, and a policy convention scheduled for 2027. He addressed key issues such as healthcare, education, and the cost of living, emphasizing his conservative fiscal approach while also embracing progressive stances on social matters.
The leadership convention for the PCs is set to take place on October 17, 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the party’s efforts to rebuild and strengthen its position for the upcoming elections.
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