FREDERICTON – A byelection date has been set for a New Brunswick seat that became vacant about three weeks after the provincial election.
Premier Brian Gallant says the byelection in Saint John East will be held on Nov. 17.
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The seat became vacant earlier this week after Liberal Gary Keating quit politics, saying the hours and travel that come with the job would have a negative impact on his health and family.
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Keating’s resignation leaves the Liberals with 26 seats.
The Progressive Conservatives have 21 members and the Greens have one.
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