Cardy tells CHSJ News this kind of patronage can deal a real blow to the future of the province.
He believes when New Brunswickers see jobs being handed out to well-connected politicians, it will drive qualified employees away.
He says Blaney does not appear to have the qualifications to run the agency and believes the job opening should have been posted.
As for possibly running for Blaney's seast in the legislature, Cardy says he is considering it.
