Saint John East byelection set for November
The byelection to replace Gary Keating after his sudden resignation is scheduled for Nov. 17
Gary Keating resigned just 22 days after election
The byelection in Saint John East to replace Liberal Gary Keating after his sudden resignation is scheduled for Nov. 17.
Keating announced his resignation just 22 days after the provincial election.
In a written statement, Keating, who had not yet been sworn in, said he realized during the campaign how the long hours and travel would affect his family and health and apologized to his constituents.
The Liberals still have a majority after Keating's resignation.
His resignation leaves the legislature with 26 Liberals, 21 Conservatives and a single Green MLA.
Progressive Conservative party president Jason Stephen said Glen Savoie will again be their candidate.
Savoie lost by nine votes to Keating.
With files from the Canadian Press