The People's Alliance of New Brunswick is no more.
People's Alliance Leader Kris Austin has joined the governing Progressive Conservatives, and his party organization will be de-registered.The party's two MLAs in the legislature have joined the governing Progressive Conservative caucus, spelling the end of the upstart, populist movement created 12 years ago.
"The best way that we can continue to serve people in our ridings … is to join government and have a seat at the table." Asked if he would continue to call for the elimination of two regional health authorities and the position of official languages commissioner as he has in the past, Austin said, "I'm not a party leader anymore," noting he'll be focusing on working for his riding.
Local Government Minister Daniel Allain, the lone francophone member of the PC caucus, said Austin and Conroy had taken positions "contrary to the Charter of Rights and some of our laws" with the Alliance but he was glad they would now adhere to their new party's principles. "This isn't about watering down anybody's voice. I think the opposite. I think this is about strengthening that voice and being at the table, as opposed to being on the outside trying to make changes."No direct answers on language policy, cabinet plans
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