The federal election saw a new player in the political landscape emerge from Canada’s music scene.
Singer-songwriter David Myles had a decisive win in his hometown riding of Fredericton-Oromocto and will be part of Mark Carney’s minority Liberal government. The MP-elect told reporters Monday night he was “going to get to work right away, for sure.”
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Myles spoke of co-operation during his campaign and reiterated that theme during his victory speech.We can be the example of how it looks when we work together,” he told the crowd.“I’ve got a lot to learn, I’m going to be learning on the job, but a lot of it is going about making sure my relationships with a diverse group of people in Fredericton are my priority.”
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He received a heavy endorsement from New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt, who described him as a political nerd.Fellow musician and friend, Tristan Grant, aka Wolf Castle, said it was a fitting description.“I really think David has always been plugged in to what is happening in the country as a whole and on the local level,” said Grant.For more on this story, watch the video above.
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