New Brunswick Legislature Removes Colonial Portraits

The Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick has removed life-sized portraits of the 1st Earl of Sheffield and Lord Glenelg, replacing them with composite photos of current MLAs to modernize the entrance and emphasize contemporary representation. Speaker Francine Landry noted this change reflects a desire to connect visitors with their elected representatives while acknowledging the province’s history. The portraits, significant figures in colonial governance, may be displayed elsewhere in the legislature. Historian Angela Tozer highlights the ongoing implications of colonialism in shaping New Brunswick’s resource economy.