Nick McGrath hoping voters will overlook troubled first term
Labrador West MHA Nick McGrath is asking voters in Labrador City and Wabush to support him in this fall's provincial general election and look beyond his trouble first term.
McGrath was uncontested for the Progressive Conservative Party nomination, and will represent the party in the Nov. 30 general election.
Just under a year ago, McGrath resigned from Premier Paul Davis's cabinet following a critical auditor-general's report into a controversial contract involving Humber Valley Paving.
Davis said at the time that had McGrath not resigned, he would have been removed from cabinet.
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McGrath still thinks he can be an effective representative for the people of Labrador West.
"We often do things in our lives or in our careers that, if we had our time back, we would have done it differently," he told CBC.
"My main priority now is to serve the people of Labrador West."
McGrath said the fact that his nomination has been accepted by the party is an indication that the premier is supportive of his re-election bid.
"We have a very good relationship," McGrath said.
McGrath touts his commitment to the people of Labrador West during the tough economic times as of late as enough of a reason for him to stay on as MHA.
He said he has been working with former and current workers in the region, as well as with the unions and companies involved in the downturn to ensure there is still a future for those living in western Labrador
"Those are not things I will just promise to do if I get elected," he said. "Those are things I will continue to do."
