FREDERICTON (GNB) – Changes to the cabinet were announced today, including a new tourism, heritage and culture minister and a new minister responsible for La Francophonie.
Premier Blaine Higgs has named Bruce Fitch as the province’s tourism, heritage and culture minister. Glen Savoie will serve as the minister responsible for La Francophonie.
“We are committed to achieving our goals as a government and making the best decisions for the people of New Brunswick,” Higgs said. “I am confident that we have a strong cabinet that will work together to lead our government forward.”
Bruce Fitch was first elected to the legislative assembly as the MLA for Riverview in 2003. During his time in government, he has served as the minister for a number of departments and files, including energy, justice, environment and local government and economic development.
Glen Savoie is the MLA representing Saint John East. He was first elected to the legislative assembly in 2010, and he currently serves as the government house leader. He is also the chair of the standing committee on Crown corporations and the standing committee on estimates and fiscal policy, and vice-chair of the standing committee on procedure, privileges and legislative officers.
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