The Leader of the New Brunswick Liberals is pleased to announce that the MLA for Moncton-Centre, Rob McKee, has been named Leader of the Official Opposition.
“I am honoured to serve in this role and I’m grateful to Susan for this opportunity” says Rob McKee, MLA Moncton-Centre and Leader of the Official Opposition. “I look forward to working with my caucus colleagues as we continue to build on the pillars of Susan’s successful leadership campaign of transparent, authentic, and empathetic leadership that truly cares.”
Along with being named Leader of the Official Opposition, Rob McKee will take on the role of Health critic.
“I have full confidence in Rob as a leader who really listens, who cares deeply, and who works extremely hard for his constituents and all New Brunswickers” says Susan Holt, Leader of the New Brunswick Liberal Party. “Over the last few years, he has worked as finance critic, as a strong mental health advocate and more. He has proven to New Brunswickers that we can get work done in the Legislative Assembly in a positive and respectful way, while still highlighting opportunities for improvement.”
Robert Gauvin will be taking on a new role within the Party. Robert will serve as the Caucus Campaign Chair and will continue to engage with Liberal members across the province.
As the Legislative Assembly reconvenes in a few weeks, changes to the caucus Leadership have also been made. Chuck Chiasson, MLA for Victoria-La Vallée, will now serve as the Caucus Chair and Francine Landry, MLA for Madawaska Les Lacs-Edmundston will serve as Whip.
“Our team at the Legislative Assembly is energized and ready to get back into House! I look forward to supporting my colleagues as they advocate for New Brunswickers as a constructive, responsible opposition” says Liberal Leader Susan Holt.
Critic portfolios
Rob McKee
Leader of the Official Opposition
Critic for Health and Wellness
Critic for the Attorney General
Guy Arseneault
Critic for Natural Resources
Critic for Aboriginal Affairs
Benoît Bourque
Critic for Social Development – Housing
Critic for Francophonie and the Official Languages Act
Chuck Chiasson
Critic for Transportation and Infrastructure
Keith Chiasson
Critic for Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Critic for Energy Development
Jean-Claude D’Amours
Critic for Economic Development and Opportunities New Brunswick
Critic for Small Business and Trade Policy
Critic for Population Growth and Immigration
Robert Gauvin
Critic for Social Development
Critic for Seniors and Long-Term Care
Daniel Guitard
Critic for the Regional Development Corporation
Critic for Service New Brunswick
Critic for Military and Rural Affairs
Denis Landry
Critic for Justice
Francine Landry
Critic for Education and Early Childhood Development
Jacques LeBlanc
Critic for Local Government and Local Governance Reform
Critic for Public Safety
René Legacy
Critic for Finance and Treasury Board
Gilles LePage
Critic for the Environment and Climate Change
Éric Mallet
Critic for Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Roger Melanson
Critic for the Executive Council and the Office of the Premier
Critic for Intergovernmental Affairs
Isabelle Thériault
Critic for Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Critic for Women’s Equality
In addition to the Shadow Cabinet, the caucus officers have also been updated:
– Leader: Rob McKee, MLA for Moncton-Centre
– Caucus Chair: Chuck Chiasson, MLA for Victoria-La Vallée
– Whip: Francine Landry, MLA for Madawaska-Les-Lacs-Edmundston
– House Leader: Guy Arseneault, MLA for Campbellton-Dalhousie