At least one other person has applied to become a candidate, though party rules prevent identifying applicants until they are approved by a committee, a senior party official confirmed
Kevin Vickers, the former House of Commons sergeant-at-arms, waits for his introduction as he announces his intention to run for the leadership of the New Brunswick Liberals, in Miramichi, N.B. on March 15, 2019.There could be some competition for Kevin Vickers, the former House of Commons sergeant-at-arms seeking the leadership of New Brunswick’s Liberal party.
Hailed as a hero for helping to end the 2014 attack on Parliament Hill, Vickers was the first candidate to officially enter the race two weeks ago.The party also confirmed Friday it had distributed five application packages to would-be candidates.At that time, the party will only confirm the number of applications received.
Rene Ephestion, leader of the New Brunswick Liberal Multicultural Inclusion Commission, has also expressed his interest in seeking the leadership. He could not be reached for comment.Vickers issued a statement Friday saying he is looking forward to speaking with Liberals “about a new path forward.
Vickers, who also served as Canada’s ambassador to Ireland, has acknowledged spending many years away from the province, but he has also focused on his deep roots in New Brunswick.
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