A new survey has Brian Gallant’s approval rating tied for sixth overall among Canada’s premiers. The Angus Reid poll says 27% of New Brunswickers approve of the job he’s doing, tied with Nova Scotia’s Stephen McNeil. Saskatchewan’s Brad Wall tops the list at 52%, with Ontario’s Kathleen Wynne in last at 12%.
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Premier confirms 2020 referendum on preferential balloting, voting at 16
Brian Gallant has confirmed a referendum on preferential balloting and lowering the voting age. It’ll happen in conjunction with municipal elections in May 2020, and ask whether New Brunswick should move voting from first-past-the-post and 18 years old to preferential balloting and 16 years old.