Allison Brewer

Allison Brewer (born July 15, 1954) is a Canadian social activist and politician, and the former leader of the New Brunswick New Democratic Party.

She was the founder and longtime director of Dr. Henry Morgentaler's abortion clinic in Fredericton, New Brunswick, before moving to Nunavut in 2000.

Her predecessor as leader, Elizabeth Weir resigned from the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick on October 13, 2005, and a by-election was set for November 14.

[5] On August 21, CBC Radio reported that "NDP staff had set up signs and a podium on the steps of the legislature for Brewer to make an announcement on respect for the legislature, this was in contravention of rules that forbid campaigning on the legislative grounds and the announcement was moved to the sidewalk adjacent to the property.

Finally, despite a commitment to participate in the French debate,[8] Brewer later withdrew when the Radio-Canada television network would not provide simultaneous translation.