In Blaine Higgs’ district, in Quispamsis, New Brunswick, reactions are mixed days after the Prime Minister announced his intention to run again in the next election.
The Prime Minister is also our MP.
recalls Quispamsis Mayor Libby O’Hara. We have always had a good collaboration and he represents us well.
The mayor did not say whether she was happy that Blaine Higgs was running again. She simply said that she applauds people who decide to dedicate themselves to politics, since it is not always easy
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The pastor of Kennebecasis Baptist Church – the parish Blaine Higgs and his family attend – declined to comment on Blaine Higgs’ policies or the support of people in his region for the prime minister.
Brian Stockford, pastor of Kennebecasis Baptist Church
Pastor Brian Stockford simply says it is. Happy to see that Blaine, the individual, is following the path he is passionate about.
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In the community, residents are divided. Some of them did not want to comment or wanted to wait to see what was proposed before doing so. Others think it’s a bad idea for him to represent himself or say they only support some of his ideas.
Blaine Higgs was elected to the district four times. Therefore, he announces that he is appearing for the fifth time.
The next elections are scheduled for October 2024, but the Prime Minister can always ask for them to be held earlier.
What will happen next?
CBC political analyst and journalist Jacques Poitras takes stock of the future of Blaine Higgs and what’s next in Fredericton.
Jacques Poitras, political analyst and CBC journalist, in interview with presenter Karine Godin
