Bruce Fitch

MLA, Riverview
Critic - Finance
Critic - Office of the Comptroller
Critic - New Brunswick Securities Commission
Critic - New Brunswick Investment Management
Corporation
Critic - Office of the Auditor General
Critic - Office of Self-Sufficiency

Progressive Conservative MLA Bruce Fitch is a graduate of Moncton High School and he furthered his studies at Mount Allison University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in biology.

After working as an insurance agent for several years, he joined the staff of Scotia Bank. He is a former investment executive and financial planner with ScotiaMcLeod. His political career began in 1989, when he was elected as a councillor for Ward 2 in Riverview. He served in this capacity until he was elected Mayor in 1998. He was re-elected as mayor in 2001.

During his tenure on Council, he focused on initiatives relating to increased building activity, employment, maintaining a high level of programs and services, promoting Riverview as a great place to live, and building positive working relationships with other municipalities.

Mr. Fitch was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in the provincial general election held June 9, 2003. He was sworn in as Minister of Energy on June 27, 2003. He was appointed Minister of Justice and Consumer Affairs on February 14, 2006.

He was re-elected to the 56th Legislature in the provincial election held September 18, 2006.

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 Codiac Regional Police Board, Lakeview Manor Senior Citizens Home, and the Atlantic Baptist University.

The son of Dr. Ralph and Jessie Fitch, Bruce was born and raised in Moncton, N.B., and moved to Riverview in 1982. He and his wife, Nancy, have been married for almost 20 years and the couple have three children: Lauren, Lucas, and Jenna.