Daniel Allain new leader of New Brunswick’s Progressive Conservatives

Daniel Allain has been elected as the new leader of New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative party. The successful candidate, who previously served as a Cabinet minister in the last PC government, secured over half of the party votes. Don Monahan, the only other candidate, previously served as a first-time provincial Tory legislator elected two years ago.

Allain, who spent four years as a Dieppe city councillor before transitioning to provincial politics, does not currently hold a seat in the legislature. The Progressive Conservatives have had an interim leader since former premier Blaine Higgs stepped down following the party's defeat in the 2024 election. Glen Savoie, the outgoing interim leader, emphasized the need for a united PC party to address key issues such as affordability, health care, education, and crime. The next provincial election in New Brunswick is scheduled to take place by October 2028.