New Brunswick election called for Oct. 21 as Higgs looks to stay in power [Video]

New Brunswickers are headed to the polls.

Premier Blaine Higgs made the announcement this morning after visiting Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy at her official residence in Fredericton.

Under the province’s fixed-date election law, the vote will take place on Oct. 21.

“New Brunswick has come a long way since we were first elected in 2018,” Higgs, who is seeking a third term, told reporters.

He went on to say that his government had reduced provincial debt, had record spending on health care, and brought in more doctors and collaborative care centres.

“We got us here and we feel very proud of that. We want the opportunity to finish the job and we have a team assembled that represents this entire province to do just that,” he said.

Of the major parties, Higgs’ Progressive Conservative Party holds 25 seats, the Liberal Party headed by Susan Holt has 16 seats and David Coon’s Green Party has three seats.

Twenty-five seats are required for a majority.

Higgs is …