2019 New Brunswick Liberal Association leadership election
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| Date | June 22, 2019 (cancelled due to acclamation) |
|---|---|
| Convention | Saint John, New Brunswick |
| Resigning leader | Brian Gallant |
| Won by | Kevin Vickers (acclaimed) |
| Ballots | 1 |
| Candidates | 1 |
| Entrance Fee | $20,000[1] |
The New Brunswick Liberal Association scheduled a leadership convention for June 22, 2019, in Saint John, New Brunswick, as a result of Brian Gallant's announcement on November 15, 2018, that he will be resigning as party leader. On December 28, 2018, he announced that he would be stepping down effective the next Liberal caucus meeting, in February 2019, when an interim leader was chosen. As the Progressive Conservatives are leading a minority government, a leadership election was to be held quickly so that a new leader can be in place in case there is an early general election.[2] The deadline for candidates to file was March 29, 2019.[3] Following the withdrawal of René Ephestion, Kevin Vickers was the only candidate for the position. The party's executive board declared Vickers to be acclaimed on April 16, 2019. He assumed the leadership officially on April 24, 2019.[4][5]
Declared candidate
[edit]- Kevin Vickers, (former Canadian ambassador to Ireland and former Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Commons of Canada, best known for his role in ending the October 22, 2014, shootings at Parliament Hill by shooting gunman Zehaf-Bibeau.)[6]
Withdrawn
[edit]- René Ephestion (Executive Director of Nazareth House in Moncton, leader of the New Brunswick Liberal Multicultural Inclusion Commission)[7] Ephestion, a French citizen in the process of obtaining Canadian citizenship, announced his withdrawal on April 9, 2019.[7][8][3]
Declined
[edit]- Benoît Bourque (MLA for Kent South)[9]
- Susan Holt (2018 Liberal candidate in Fredericton South)[9][10]
- Wayne Long (MP for Saint John—Rothesay)[9]
- Roger Melanson (MLA for Dieppe)[9]
- Gaétan Pelletier (businessman), endorsed Vickers[7][11]
- Stephanie Tomilson (2018 Liberal candidate in Rothesay)[7]
References
[edit]- ^ MacDonald, Michael (March 29, 2019). "At least two applications submitted for New Brunswick Liberal leadership race". Global News. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ Magee, Shane (December 28, 2018). "Brian Gallant moves up departure from helm of Liberal Party". cbc.ca. CBC. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ a b Poitras, Jacques (April 9, 2019). "New Brunswick Kevin Vickers set to be acclaimed as New Brunswick Liberal leader as only opponent bows out". cbc.ca. CBC. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ Poitras, Jacques (April 17, 2019). "Kevin Vickers declared Liberal leader, effective April 24". CBC News. CBC.
- ^ Poitras, Jacques (April 11, 2019). "Kevin Vickers on his way to becoming next Liberal party leader". cbc.ca. CBC. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ "Kevin Vickers says he's considering a run for New Brunswick Liberal leadership". nationalpost.com. December 31, 2018.
- ^ a b c d Poitras, Jacques (February 14, 2019). "Liberal leadership candidate presses on, despite citizenship woes". cbc.ca. CBC. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ Quon, Alexander (April 9, 2019). "N.B. Liberal leadership candidate drops out, Kevin Vickers the only confirmed candidate remaining". globalnews.ca. Global News.
- ^ a b c d Poitras, Jacques (November 14, 2018). "Brian Gallant plans to resign as Liberal leader". CBC News.
- ^ Poitras, Jacques (March 1, 2018). "PCs question Liberals' move to allow civil servant to run for election". cbc.ca. CBC. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ Poitras, Jacques (March 15, 2019). "Kevin Vickers, retired sergeant-at-arms, seeks Liberal leadership". cbc.ca. CBC. Retrieved April 14, 2019.