Brian Gallant criticizes Blaine Higgs' absence from Pride in New Brunswick

Former New Brunswick premier Brian Gallant participated in the Pride Parade in Moncton on Saturday and took the opportunity to criticize Progressive Conservative Party leader Blaine Higgs, who was absent from the event.

I am very proud to be the first in the history of New Brunswick premiers to walk in such a parade, but I was hoping I was not going to be the last.

I think it's very important to show the public that you represent everyone and support this Pride community.says Gallant.

For Greater Moncton Pride River President Zivi Richard, the absence of Higgs throughout Pride Week is an insult to the LGBTQIA + community.

Zivi Richard, President of Pride River, was still proud to see many people roaming the streets of Moncton on Saturday.

Photo: Radio-Canada / Marielle Guimond

When you are in a position of power, you have a responsibility to your population and especially to the people who are marginalized. We are humans. We want to be recognized as such, not like pieces of trashsays Richard.

She said the absence of the prime minister during this event is hurtful for the LGBTQIA + community, which is celebrating 20 years of Pride Week in Moncton this year.

Radio-Canada announced the Prime Minister's Office on Sunday, but the request for an interview was unanswered.

Blaine Higgs, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party, was criticized Saturday for his absence from the Pride of Moncton (archives).

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The association LGBTQ + has relied on novelties, this year, including the very first space queer Acadian.

River Pride even organized a Second chance ballwhere young people who could not attend their prom with the desired person could come and have fun surrounded by theirs.

Disguises as colorful as each other have been created for the occasion.

Photo: Radio-Canada / Marielle Guimond

They have also set up an indigenous space in order to be more and more open to diversity.