There is a new Speaker of the Legislative Assembly for New Brunswick.
Restigouche-Chaleur MLA Daniel Guitard was elected this morning when the house resumed.
Daniel Guitard, the new Speaker of the Legislature, spoke to reporters a short time ago. Says he’s proud to be acclaimed as Speaker, though admits he’s a bit nervous about the “steep learning curve”. #nbpoli pic.twitter.com/cn2XveGdwd
— Brad Perry (@BradMPerry) October 23, 2018
He was reluctantly dragged to the chair by Premier Brian Gallant and Opposition leader Blaine Higgs, as is the tradition.
Guitard set the tone by basically saying he won’t stand for any tom-foolery in the house.
“I will insist on proper decorum, dignity and respect for this chamber. The office of the speaker demands fairness and firmness.” Guitard said.
Premier Brian Gallant said on behalf of all 49 MLA’s elected he congratulated Guitard on his election as speaker of the house.
