The federal election saw a new player in the political landscape emerge from Canada’s music scene.
Singer-songwriter David Myles had a decisive win in his hometown riding of Fredericton-Oromocto and will be part of Mark Carney’s minority Liberal government.
The MP-elect told reporters Monday night he was “going to get to work right away, for sure.”
Myles spoke of co-operation during his campaign and reiterated that theme during his victory speech.
We can be the example of how it looks when we work together,” he told the crowd.
“I’ve got a lot to learn, I’m going to be learning on the job, but a lot of it is going about making sure my relationships with a diverse group of people in Fredericton are my priority.”
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He received a heavy endorsement from New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt, who described him as a political nerd.
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