A sketch of Kris Austin, leader of New Brunswick’s People’s Alliance:
Age: 39.
Hometown: Hamilton, Ont.
Jobs before politics: Pastor, public relations.
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Leadership history: He co-founded the party in 2010 amid anger over the then-government’s plan to sell NB Power to Hydro-Quebec. He almost won the riding of Fredericton – Grand Lake in 2014, losing by about 25 votes.
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Key issue: Bilingualism.
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Did you know: He attended a theology seminary in Maine, and helped develop schools and orphanages in Haiti.
Social media stats: About 740 Twitter followers, and 2,380 Facebook friends.
Celebrity lookalike: Steve Carell.
Quote: “For the premier to get up and brag about their accomplishments is laughable. Our deficit is still there, we have more taxes than we’ve ever paid.”
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