New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs Urged to Apologize for Controversial Joke

Higgs's anecdote about a deceased Liberal supporter sparks backlash from political opponents ahead of October election.

Higgs recounted a joke about a deceased Liberal supporter during his campaign kickoff event in Quispamsis.
New Brunswick Liberals and Green Party Leader David Coon condemned the joke as highly inappropriate and distasteful.
Liberal Executive Director Hannah Fulton Johnston called for an apology, stating such remarks are unacceptable for a premier.
The Progressive Conservative Party has not yet responded to the apology demands.
New Brunswick voters will head to the polls on October 21.