New Brunswick’s Opposition leader has named the members of his shadow cabinet.
Glen Savoie, leader of the Progressive Conservatives, said the 16-member opposition has a blend of experience.
“Our team comes with the experience and determination to ensure the interests of all New Brunswickers are represented and defended,” said Savoie, who will also be the critic of local government and official languages.
“We have a new government that’s received a mandate from the people and now we have to function as an effective opposition to that government.”
Bill Hogan, who was education minister under the Progressive Conservative government, will serve as the health critic as well as the critic for la Francophonie.
Ian Lee, who is a former teacher, has been named the education and early childhood development critic.
Rob Weir will be the critic of three portfolios: justice, attorney general and mental health and addictions.
Michelle Conroy has been named the critic of Indigenous Affairs and New Brunswick Housing, while Margaret Johnson will be the social development and seniors critic.
Don Monahan will be the finance critic, Bill Oliver will be the transportation and infrastructure critic, and Sherry Wilson will be the environment and climate change critic.
Public safety goes to Richard Ames while Ryan Cullins will be the critic for post-secondary education, training and labour.
Other shadow cabinet positions:
- Mary Wilson – tourism, heritage and culture; intergovernmental affairs; and military affairs.
- Kris Austin – energy; natural resources
- Tammy Scott-Wallace – agriculture, aquaculture and fisheries; women’s equality
- Mike Dawson – immigration; Service New Brunswick; Opportunities NB
- Kathy Bockus – economic development and small business; NB Liquor and Cannabis NB; Regional Development Corporation
