![]() ![]() "But the greater issue is one of management style, and that the (Progressive Conservative) caucus feels they're not properly consulted." "That (Policy 713) has been the straw that broke the camel's back," Williston said. Starting July 1 students under 16 will need consent from their parents to officially change their names and pronouns at school. ![]() Those changes include making it no longer mandatory for teachers to use the preferred pronouns or names of transgender or nonbinary students under the age of 16. Williston said party members he's contacted are dissatisfied with the premier's micromanaging leadership style and a contentious decision to change the province's policy on sexual orientation in schools.Įight members of the Tory caucus sat out question period earlier this month to protest changes to Policy 713. The 42-year-old party activist says that with about one-third of the Progressive Conservative caucus in open rebellion against Higgs, it's evident his leadership of the party is no longer tenable. John Williston, the party's vice-president for the Moncton and Albert County area, said in an interview Wednesday he is aware of 26 riding presidents out 49 who have signed letters calling for a leadership review - with more letters still coming in. A group of New Brunswick Progressive Conservative constituency presidents is pushing for the ouster of Premier Blaine Higgs, saying his leadership has divided the party. ![]()
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