Brunswick Green Party Leader Eyes Potential Kingmaker Role in Tight Election
David Coon's Green Party could hold significant influence if the October 21 vote results in a minority government.
- Polls indicate a close race between the Progressive Conservatives and Liberals, with the Greens potentially holding the balance of power.
- David Coon is cautious but focused on forming a government, highlighting key issues like health care, affordable housing, and climate change.
- Progressive Conservative Leader Blaine Higgs warns of a possible Green-Liberal alliance, likening it to the federal Liberal-NDP partnership.
- Coon dismisses Higgs's claims of a pre-arranged alliance as fearmongering, asserting there is no list of demands for coalition talks.
- Political analyst J.P. Lewis notes that Coon's increased visibility is unusual for a small party leader, especially given the redrawn, more competitive ridings.