Daniel "Amalgamation" Allain of Dieppe Voted New Leader of Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick in 2026

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Article from CBC News Jacques Poitras linked here:

Former PC minister Daniel Allain wins party leadership | CBC News

One party member who supported Monahan, Jason Purdy, who has called Allain “Liberal lite,” suggested a new right-wing party will be created by conservatives unhappy with the outcome.

More here from 2021 on the amalgamation work by Daniel Allain [forced amalgamation] from CTV:

N.B. government says amalgamation, tax change possible after local government reform

"FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick minister responsible for local governance reform is looking to citizens for their input on changes they'd like to see in their community.

Daniel Allain says there are too many local governments right now, and he believes not all residents are getting equal access to services because of where they live.

"I think the time has come that we need reform," he said during a news conference Tuesday. "It's been 60 years that we haven't touched it. We've had over 25 studies."

Right now, the province is made up of:

• 8 cities, which include 37 per cent of the total population
• 26 towns, home to 17 per cent
• 61 villages; 10 per cent of population
• 8 rural communities, 3 per cent of population
• 1 regional municipality, 2 per cent of population
• 16 First Nations, 1 per cent of population
• 236 local services districts, 30 per cent of population

Allain says local service districts do not have mayors and councils, despite having 30 per cent of the overall population.

That's an issue, if those communities want to vote on something like a service sharing agreement."

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Thank you - Merci Sunil! "I’m honoured to endorse my friend, Daniel Allain, as he seeks the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick. Daniel has always shown a deep understanding of our community’s needs. He listens with respect, values our perspectives, and is committed to taking meaningful action. Daniel believes in building an inclusive New Brunswick — one where newcomers are welcomed, supported, and empowered to contribute to our shared success. His vision is a province that grows stronger through diversity, collaboration, and opportunity for all. I have full confidence in his ability to deliver results and lead our province toward a brighter, more united future."