Bruce Fitch

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The Honourable Bruce Fitch MLA
Minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Incumbent
Assumed office February 24, 2020
Preceded by	Robert Gauvin
Leader of the Opposition
In office October 18, 2014 – October 22, 2016
Preceded by	Brian Gallant
Succeeded by	Blaine Higgs
Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick Interim
In office October 18, 2014 – October 22, 2016
Preceded by	David Alward
Succeeded by	Blaine Higgs
Minister of Local Government
In office October 12, 2010 – October 12, 2014
Preceded by	Chris Collins
Succeeded by	Brian Kenny
Minister responsible for Service New Brunswick
In office October 12, 2010 – September 22, 2014
Preceded by	Victor Boudreau
Succeeded by	Ed Doherty
Minister of Justice and Consumer Affairs
In office February 14, 2006 – September 18, 2006
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	T. J. Burke
Minister of Energy
In office June 27, 2003 – February 14, 2006
Preceded by	Jeannot Volpé
Succeeded by	Brenda Fowlie
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for Riverview
Incumbent
Assumed office June 9, 2003
Preceded by	Pat Crossman
Mayor of Riverview, New Brunswick
In office May 11, 1998 – 2003
Preceded by	David Richardson
Succeeded by	Clarence Sweetland
Personal details
Born	Ralph Bruce Fitch Moncton, New Brunswick
Political party	Progressive Conservative Party
Residence	Riverview, New Brunswick
Occupation	Insurance and Finance

Ralph Bruce Fitch is a Canadian politician, He represents Riverview in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick.

Early life[]

Born in Moncton, New Brunswick, he is the son of Dr. Ralph Fitch. In 1980, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Mount Allison University. His career in the private sector was in the insurance and financial industries. He worked with Scotiabank and its brokerage firm for many years prior to his election to the legislature.

Political career[]

He was first involved in politics when he was elected in 1989 to the municipal council of the Town of Riverview. He was re-elected to that position in 1992 and 1995 before successfully running for mayor in 1998. He was re-elected mayor in 2001 and served in that capacity until his election to the legislature in the 2003 provincial election. Fitch was the only non-incumbent Progressive Conservative to win a seat in that election and was immediately named to cabinet as Minister of Energy. He was shuffled to the new Justice and Consumer Affairs portfolio on February 14, 2006 despite having no legal training; this was made possible by disassociating the functions of the Office of the Attorney General from the Justice Department.

He is a member of the First Baptist Church. His hobbies include sailboarding and golf. An ardent fan and supporter of minor sports, he is frequently seen on the sidelines of his children’s games. He also coached minor soccer and football in the past.

He has been involved in the community for many years. He has been a member of many boards and committees, including , , and the Atlantic Baptist University.

On October 18, 2014 after the Progressive Conservative Party under David Alward failed to form government, Fitch was made interim leader of the Progressive Conservative Party and Leader of the Opposition of New Brunswick.^[1]

Fitch was re-elected in the 2018 and 2020 provincial elections.

References[]

External links[]

• MLA Bios, Government of New Brunswick