Conservative M-P Says Announcements Are Not Related to Liberal Leader in Town

[Saint John M-P Rodney Weston----photo by Dave Briggs]

Saint John M-P Rodney Weston says the sudden rash of funding announcements from his government isn't setting the stage for a federal election.Weston says the announcements all relate to projects that have been in development for a while---- and having Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff in town isn't a factor.Weston says he doesn't believe there will be a federal election in the fall, but says he is prepared if former M-P Paul Zed were to throw his hat into the race.
Weston says Zed is a worthy opponent, and would look forward to a rematch.
Weston says his office will be making another funding announcement tomorrow in Rothesay.