FREDERICTON—The New Brunswick Liberals say there will be a candidate for Speaker when the legislature sits on Tuesday, an apparent break in the deadlock that makes it no clearer whether Premier Brian Gallant can cling to power. Acting Liberal house leader Lisa Harris made the announcement at a hastily called news conference Friday afternoon. New Brunswick Liberal Leader Brian Gallant addresses the media after meeting with Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau, in Fredericton on Sept. 25. Article Continued BelowA name for Speaker must be given to the clerk of the legislature by 5 p.m. Monday. If the Liberals were defeated on a confidence vote, the Tories would be given a chance to form government.

Source: thestar October 19, 2018 19:18 UTC